SUPER EAGLES
Gift Orban parents, origin and stats after Amedspor's 5-1 win
Gift Orban's mother is Togolese and his father is from Benue State; his tribe is not public. His Amedspor numbers for 2026/27 show 9 goals in 10 league games.
SUPER FALCONS
Japan v Nigeria: Flamingos face unbeaten Japan in U-17 final
Nigeria's Flamingos play Japan in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 19:30 Lagos time in Rabat. They beat Brazil 3-1 in the semi-final, while Japan won on penalties against DPR Korea.
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
Nasarawa United: players' salary, stadium and 2026/27 season news
Nasarawa United sit fifth in the NPFL on 17 points after Kano Pillars ended a three-match winning run on 1 November 2026. Our table splits their form by home and away.
Ikorodu City: players' salary, stadium and 2026/27 season news
Ikorodu City sit 13th after 11 NPFL games, with 11 points from five home matches and 3 from six away. Individual salaries are not public; the league minimum is ₦2m a month.