Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China. The forward featured for his country at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Cameroon and won a total of 35 caps for the Panthers. He had joined Chinese club Zhejiang FC, base... Read more...
Despite not securing any Olympic medals in Paris 2024, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) made enormous strides in national sports development and capacity-building initiatives. In 2024, the Committee successfully implemented various programmes to enhance the capabilities of athletes, coach... Read more...
Enyimba FC of Aba, Nigeria's most successful club on the continent, is experiencing its worst campaign in recent history. The team's poor performances in both the CAF Confederation Cup and the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have raised concerns among fans and stakeholders. Under C... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo Expectedly, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman scooped the Africa Player of the Year award at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, less than 33 months after winning his first cap for Nigeria at international level. The 27-year-old won the FIFA U17 World Cup... Read more...
As the best players from the African continent gather in Marrakech, Morocco for the 2024 CAF Awards on Monday, we are set to write another chapter in the history of the Men’s Player of the Year prize. It is an award that has been handed out in many guises down the years, starting with France F... Read more...
TheCable Nigeria's anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into the alleged abuse of office and diversion of funds in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a letter written to the National Sports Commission (NSC) dated November... Read more...
