SUPER EAGLES
Chelle names 24 for Tanzania, 20 from Europe's first divisions
Eric Chelle has named 24 players for the AFCON 2027 qualifier against Tanzania in Uyo on 13 November. Our count shows 20 play in a European first division.
SUPER FALCONS
Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 to win first U-17 Women's World Cup title
Nigeria's Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 in Rabat on 7 November to win the U-17 Women's World Cup, the first African nation to do so.
NPFL
NFF
NNL 2026/27 Opens in Owerri as Heartland Host Crown FC Today
The Nigeria National League opens today at 4pm in Owerri, a day later than planned, as Heartland host Crown FC. The NPFL has three clubs level on 17 points ahead of Sunday.
LONG READS
Nigeria 2018 World Cup squad: the 23 players, results and the Rojo goal
The 23 Super Eagles Gernot Rohr took to Russia 2018, from Uzoho to Musa, and how Croatia, Iceland and a late Marcos Rojo goal decided Group D.
Niger Tornadoes: players' salary, stadium and 2026/27 season news
Niger Tornadoes sit 10th after a 2-1 defeat at Bendel Insurance. We break down home and away form, the Minna stadium, coach Kabiru Dogo and what is public on salaries.