The Nigeria Football Federation , NFF, has continued the search for clarity concerning the tragic death of former Nigeria U-20 player, Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda on Monday. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, reiterated on Friday that the country’s football-ruling body has kept its feet on the throttle regarding the matter, and will not relent … Read more
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has called on the Nigerian government and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to investigate the death of former Kano Pillars forward Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. It was reported on Monday that Lawal, who was a player for SC Vipers in the Ugandan Premier League, was killed in a traffic accident. … Read more
Ugandan outfit, Vipers Sports Club, have announced the death of their Nigerian forward, Abubakar Lawal. Lawal passed away following a motorcycle accident on Entebbe Road in Kampala on Monday. The 29-year-old was reportedly on his way to training when the incident occurred. “We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and untimely passing of our … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has disclosed that the team will approach each game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as it comes. Recall that Nigeria has been grouped alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in Group C of the tournament. Read Also: Atalanta Boss Gasperini Aims Another Swipe At Lookman Speaking with BBC, the … Read more
Nigeria’s D’Tigers saw off Uganda 87-67 to record their second win in Group B in the second window of the 2025 AfroBasket qualifying tournament in Tripoli, Libya on Saturday. The Nigerian team had opened their campaign with a 75-70 win against hosts Libya on Friday. Despite trailing in the first, second and third quarters, D’Tigers … Read more
Nigerian officials will take charge of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between Ethiopia and Uganda. The first round second leg tie will hold at the Abebe Bekila Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Wednesday, February 26. Uganda defeated the Ethiopians 2-0 in the first leg on Friday. Seasoned arbiter Patience Madu … Read more
Nigeria DTigers beat hosts Libya 75-70 in their first game of the second window of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifying tournament in Tripoli on Friday night. Despite losing the opening two quarters, D’Tigers ralliedback to secure the win. The Libyans came out tops in the first quarter by 15 – 14 and also took the … Read more
Former Cameroon head coach Claude Le Roy has picked Nigeria’s Super Eagles among the favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles finished second at the last edition of the competition, losing 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final. The West Africans are one of the most successful sides in … Read more
Alex Iwobi believes the Super Eagles can win a fourth title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. The three-time champions lost 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the last edition of the competition. The Fulham midfielder is however optimistic they can go a step further in Morocco. Read … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. Dr Jide Idris, the Director‐General, said this on Sunday in an interview in Abuja. EVD is a rare but severe illness caused by viruses of the genus Ebolavirus. … Read more