FEATURE: NPFL ₦2 Million wage debate: Between bold reforms and hard realities
Nigerian football is once again at a defining moment. For decades, stakeholders have complained about poor infrastructure, inadequate funding, questionable officiating, insecurity at match venues, weak commercial structures, and the inability of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to compete favourably with the continent’s leading leagues. Today, the National Sports Commission (NSC), under the leadership […]
Africa at the FIFA World Cup: From boycott to belief, yet the ultimate prize remains elusive
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off across the United States, Mexico and Canada, Africa arrived with unprecedented confidence and unprecedented numbers…..10 countries. For the first time in history, the continent was represented by 10 countries, a reward for the expansion of the tournament from 32 to 48 teams. It was a historic milestone […]
Magaji, Wopa hail Gov AbdulRazaq as Kwara emerges swimming development hub
The transformation of sports facilities across Kwara State has continued to yield positive results, with stakeholders attributing the rapid growth of swimming and other grassroots sports to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s sustained investment in modern infrastructure and athlete development. This was the consensus at the 3rd Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Age Group Swimming Championship, held at the […]
AMAPRO eyes international expansion as Araba advocates private sector support for football development
*Gaa Akanbi FC clinches first AMAPRO championship title The Brain behind AMAPRO Football Tournament, Mr. Shogo Shodunnke, has unveiled plans to expand the annual grassroots football competition into an international championship following expressions of interest from football academies from Togo, The Gambia, Benin Republic and other countries. Speaking during the grand finale of this year’s […]
Al Ahli hire Ex-Nigeria U20 Coach Aliyu Zubair on two-year contract
Former Nigeria U20 Manager, Aliyu Zubair has been appointed as the new head coach of Sudanese league giants Al Ahli Madani on a two-year contract. He takes over from Farouk Jabra and becomes the latest Nigerian coach to take charge on the African continent. Zubair’s appointment comes hours after he confirmed his mutual departure from […]
Beyond survival: Why Kwara United must rebuild, reorganize and dream bigger
As Kwara United Football Club begins preparations for the 2026/2027 football season, there is a growing consensus among stakeholders that the Harmony Boys must embrace a new direction, particularly in the area of player recruitment, technical planning, fan engagement and overall club management if they are to consolidate their status among Nigeria’s elite clubs. The […]
Benjamin Frederick: From ABS FC’s youth factory to Brentford’s first team, a new chapter for Nigerian football
The rise of Benjamin Frederick from the grassroots football pitches of Nigeria to the first team of English Premier League side Brentford FC is another powerful testament to the growing influence of youth development structures in Nigerian football, particularly the remarkable role played by Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC), Ilorin. For years, ABS […]
Coach Aliyu Zubairu leaves Egypt’s Telecom SC, takes over at Sudanese giants Al Ahli Madani
Highly-rated Nigerian tactician, Coach Aliyu Zubairu, has officially ended his association with Egyptian second-tier side Telecom SC and has been unveiled as the new head coach of Sudanese club Al Ahli Madani. Zubairu’s departure from Telecom SC was reached through a mutual agreement between both parties, bringing to an end a productive spell that significantly […]
Gaa Akanbi FC, Dickalo FC to clash in AMAPRO Football Championship 2026 final
The semi-finals of 2026 AMAPRO Football Championship delivered drama, comebacks and penalty shootout heartbreaks as Dickalo FC and Gaa Akanbi FC booked their places in the final after two thrilling encounters. Dickalo FC produced one of the tournament’s comebacks to eliminate Laycon FC on penalties. Laycon looked to be cruising after Moshood Olaniyan converted an […]
AMAPRO 2026: Defending champions House of Prayer crash out, as competition enters semi-finals
The quarter-final stage of the 2026 AMAPRO Football Championship delivered thrilling encounters, dramatic penalty shootouts, and a major upset as defending champions, House of Prayers, HOP FA crashed out of the competition. Dickalo FA booked their place in the last four with a convincing 2-0 victory over Dohz SA. After a tightly contested first half, […]