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  1. Women

    Debutants ASEC Mimosas Shock Holders TP Mazembe in Group B Opener

    ASEC Mimosas spectacularly announced themselves at the CAF Women’s Champions League 2025, defeating defending champions TP Mazembe 1–0 in a disciplined and mature display on Matchday 1 in Ismailia.

    By Olonade Philips | 9 Nov 2025 | 1 min read

  2. Women

    Ramotalahi Kareem Fires Nigeria Past Benin in Dominant 3–0 Victory

    Nigeria’s Falconets continued their impressive run at the WAFU-B U20 Women’s Cup Benin 2025, claiming a comfortable 3–0 win over hosts Benin at the Stade Adjanhou.

    By Olonade Philips | 9 Nov 2025 | 1 min read

  3. Football

    BREAKING – Ejuke returns, Akinsanmiro misses out as Eric Chelle names Super Eagles squad for World Cup Play-offs

    Eric Chelle releases his Super Eagles squad list for the World Cup Play-offs.

    By Aboluwade God's Treasure AGT | 8 Nov 2025 | 2 min read

  4. Women

    CAF Women’s Champions League 2025: Tournament Kicks Off 8–21 November — Full Fixtures, Groups, and Storylines to Watch

    The 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League kicks off 8–21 November in Egypt, featuring eight top clubs battling for a record USD 600,000 prize. The tournament opens with FC Masar vs AS FAR, followed by debutants 15 de Agosto and USFAS Bamako.

    By Olonade Philips | 7 Nov 2025 | 3 min read

  5. Football

    Beneath the Surface: Why the NFF’s Latest Scandal Signals a Deeper Governance Problem in Nigerian Football

    Nigeria’s football governing body, the NFF, faces renewed scrutiny over alleged misuse of FIFA and CAF grants totaling over $25 million.

    By Olonade Philips | 30 Oct 2025 | 4 min read

  6. Football

    No Nigerian Referees Again: CAF’s AFCON 2025 List Raises Fresh Questions About NFF’s Commitment to Officiating Development

    CAF has released the list of referees for the AFCON 2025 preparation camp in Cairo — and once again, no Nigerian official made the cut. The 19-year absence of Nigerian referees from Africa’s biggest football tournament has sparked renewed calls for the NFF to invest more in training and international exposure.

    By Olonade Philips | 30 Oct 2025 | 3 min read

  7. Women

    Highlights from the 2025 NWFL Annual General Assembly in Port Harcourt: Charting a Fresh Course for Women’s Football

    Port Harcourt played host to the 2025 NWFL Annual General Assembly, where key stakeholders reviewed the past season, conducted the 2025/26 Premiership draws, and confirmed the league’s expansion to 20 teams.

    By Olonade Philips | 29 Oct 2025 | 3 min read

  8. Football

    Rivers United Break Six-Year CAF Jinx Under Finidi George

    Rivers United have broken Nigeria’s six-year CAF Champions League jinx under coach Finidi George, defeating Mozambique’s Black Bulls 3–2 on aggregate to reach the group stage for the first time in their history.

    By Olonade Philips | 29 Oct 2025 | 3 min read

  9. Women

    Ashleigh Plumptre nets first-ever goal for Nigeria as Super Falcons seal 2026 WAFCON qualification

    Nigeria's Super Falcons qualify for the 2026 WAFCON after a draw against Benin. details here.

    By Aboluwade God's Treasure AGT | 28 Oct 2025 | 2 min read

  10. Women

    Flamingoes sent packing from U-17 Women's World Cup by Italy

    4-0 loss to Italy in the Round of 16. Nigeria's Flamingoes are out of the U-17 Women's World Cup. Details here

    By Aboluwade God's Treasure AGT | 28 Oct 2025 | 3 min read