Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, John Mikel Obi has returned to the pitch after a four-months injury lay off, in time for Nigeria's crucial world cup qualifier next month. Mikel Obi featured for 90 minutes in Tianjin TEDA 2-0 home loss...

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) 1st Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi says only top referees would be given a chance to officiate games in the 2017 AITEO Cup. First round matches of the competition take place on Wednesday, August 16, in various centers...

The President of Delta Force FC of Asaba, Moses Etu have been suspended indefinitely by the Nigeria National League (NNL) governing body over his "negative" Facebook comments. An official statement released by the NNL explains that Etu's comments "had negative effect on...

Rivers United midfielder Esosa Igbinoba says the Club have shifted their attention to the Aiteo Cup after beating Remo Stars 3-1 in the league on Sunday. Goals by Bernard Ovoke, Emeka Ogbugh and Esosa ensured they bounced back to winning...

Rivers United hotshot Bernard Ovoke insists that coaches getting ultimatum in the league is not a new thing. Technical Adviser Stanley Eguma had earlier been issued a three-match ultimatum to turn the fortunes of Rivers United around by the management...

Rivers United attacker Emeka Ogbugh has called on fans to continue voting for him as he hopes to clinch the VAT Wonder Goal Award for Week 32. Ogbugh's brilliant volley against Wikki Tourist was nominated alongside goals by Isaac Loute...

Former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Emeka Inyama says he is confident the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia under the tutelage of Franco-German coach, Gernot Rohr. Nigeria are in pole position...

The Nigeria Women Football League board has announced that the draw for the 2017 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) Super Four will hold on Wednesday 16 August at Protea Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, Delta Queens and...

With the regular season of the Nigeria Women Premier League out of the way, teams have now turned their attention to the oldest football competition in the country, the Federation Cup - which is now known as AITEO Cup. It...

Plateau United inch closer to maiden NPFL title as Rivers United secure first away win to ease relegation worries   PLATEAU UNITED 1-0 MFM FC In the marquee game of the weekend, Plateau United piped fellow title-chasers MFM FC 1-0 to brighten...