Davis Cup World Group II: Nigeria to play Morocco in September

Nigeria will play Morocco in the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II following the draws held in London on Thursday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Argentina 2023: Flying Eagles in Mendoza

 

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles arrived in the city of Mendoza on Wednesday evening, four days before their opening match of the FIFA U20 World Cup finals against the Dominican Republic.

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria drops to 40th in the world, 6th in Africa

 

Nigeria's Super Eagles have dropped five places to become 40th in the world and 6th in Africa in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Nike unveils Super Falcons kits for FIFA Women's World Cup

 

Nigeria national team kit manufacturer Nike has unveiled the official home and away jersey of Super Falcons ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup slated slated to hold in Australia and New Zealand, Sportinglens.blogspt.com understands.

Aisha Buhari Cup: Falcons, Banyana in titanic battle on final day

 

The top two teams in women’s football on the African continent at the moment, Nigeria and South Africa, will face off in what is a potentially-explosive battle on the final day of hostilities in the maiden edition of Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday evening at 4pm.

Aftermath of Covid-19 test: Rivers United raises alarm over Young Africans’ plot to keep players, officials in Tanzania

 

Rivers United football club has uncovered plans by Young Africans of Tanzania to continue to keep four players and three officials of the club in Tanzania despite testing negative to Covid-19 on Thursday September 16, 2021.

D'Tigress beat Argentina to advance to elimination round

By Oluwamayomikun Orekoya

Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Argentina 75-70 to record their second Group B win and becomes the first ever African team to win two games in a single FIBA Basketball World Cup, Sportinglens.blogspot.com understands.

Nigeria gets August 20 deadline to avoid FIFA ban

Nigeria and Ghana are both facing international suspensions from FIFA after a final warning was issued to the African nations over outside interference in their football associations.

Ikeme QUITS football after leukaemia battle

Nigeria and Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme confirmed his retirement from professional football on Friday following a battle with acute leukaemia.

Zamalek seeks Egyptian citizenship for Nigerian player Yussuf

Egyptian giants Zamalek will try to get Nigerian player Maarouf Yussuf Egyptian citizenship to allow him to stay with the team as they have reached the maximum number of foreign players allowed in their squad, capped at four.

Ighalo: Argentina match will be a war

Odion Ighalo has said that he expects Nigeria's Group D showdown with Argentina to be like "a war" as both teams battle for a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Super Eagles beat Iceland to keep World Cup hopes alive

Nigeria moved up to second in Group D and helped Argentina out by beating Iceland 2-0 on Friday. Leicester striker Ahmed Musa scored both goals as Super Eagles had to avoid defeat in Volgograd to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Russia 2018: Nigeria to play Argentina, Iceland, Croatia

For the fifth time in six FIFA World Cup appearances, Nigeria will be playing against Argentina in the group phase come next year summer in Russia. Three –time African champions Nigeria will also tackle European teams Iceland and Croatia in Group D.

Messi reveals: Why I skip Eagles’ game

Lionel Messi has revealed reasons behind his decision to be excused from Tuesday's friendly encounter against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Sportinglens.blogspot.com understands.

Kwesé Free Sports to air Argentina v Nigeria Friendly game

.Kicks-off at 5.30pm local time 

Kwesé Free Sports will on Tuesday broadcast the international friendly match between Nigeria and Argentina at Krasnodar, Russia. The match which kicks-off at 5.30pm local time is exclusive to the free-to-air (FTA) TV channel, Kwesé Free Sports.

Deportivo’s keeper Uzoho, Nwakali get Eagles’ first call-up

Deportivo de La Coruña's goalkeeper Francis Uzoho and Manchester City young star Chidiebere Nwakali has been handed their first call-up to the Nigeria national team, being named in the Super Eagles’ 24-man squad to face Algeria (November 10), before facing two-time world champions Argentina (November 14) in an international friendly in Southern Russia.

Joshua vs Takam fight: Kwesé Free Sports live screenings start 6pm

The doors at the Sagamu and Lagos viewing centres will open from 6pm to give Nigerian boxing fans the opportunity to watch all the undercard fights when Anthony Joshua defends his world heavyweight titles against Carlos Takam on Saturday evening.

Eagles tackle Argentina on Nov.14

World Cup-bound Nigeria will face Argentina in a friendly on November 14 in Krasnoder, Russia, after they rejected offers to play against Morocco, Iran and Saudi Arabia, officials said.

2018 FIFA WORLD CUP: Nigerian fans to pay more for hotels in Russia

.As Russian owners hike prices

. Some hotels are charging seven times more than regular rates

By Taofeek Babalola

Nigerian fans planning to attend next year's World Cup in Russia next summer should be prepared to pay more for accommodation as many hotels have significantly hiked their prices, according to a report.

SEX SCANDAL: Watford boss Silva warns Isaac Success

By Taofeek Babalola

Watford boss Marco Silva warned Nigeria international Isaac Success 'to be careful' after he was arrested following an incident at Sopwell House in Hertfordshire.