Kwara United’s decision to conduct their historic Federation Cup trophy parade on a trailer, rather than a more traditional open-top bus, has sparked a flurry of reactions across social media. The Harmony Boys clinched the 2025 President Federation Cup title on Saturday in Lagos, ending a 49-year wait for a major national trophy by defeating
Kwara United have been crowned 2025 President Federation Cup champions after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Abakaliki FC in a tense final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. The historic win marks the first time in the club’s history that they are lifting Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious cup competition. Despite being favourites
Rivers United have confirmed the appointment of Yemi Olanrewaju as the club’s new Chief Coach, following the departure of Evans Ogenyi, whose contract recently expired. Olanrewaju, a former assistant coach with Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets, returns to the dugout just months after parting ways with Enyimba, where he was relieved of his duties midway through
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has served as the breeding ground for some of Africa’s finest football talents. Among the most prestigious individual honours in the league is the NPFL Golden boot winners award given to the top goalscorer each season. This award not only celebrates goal-scoring excellence but also tells a rich story
Veteran sports journalist and SWAN NEC Member, Abiodun Ogundipe, has called for the revival of standard television broadcasting in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), citing its importance for visibility, documentation, and sponsorship. Reacting to a recently resurfaced “television goal” that went viral online, Ogundipe expressed both admiration for the moment and concern about the
Nigerian football fans still reminisce about Sikiru Olatunbosun’s breathtaking goal against Enugu Rangers in 2017, which earned him the CNN Goal of the Week award. But where is the former NPFL wonderful goalscorer now? After making waves in the Nigerian Premier League with MFM FC and Plateau United, Olatunbosun took his talents abroad, playing for clubs
Ikorodu City right-back Waliu Ojetoye is optimistic about breaking into the Super Eagles squad, following an outstanding season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The 21-year-old was one of the brightest revelations of the 2024/25 campaign, finishing with a league-best nine assists and helping Ikorodu City to a remarkable 4th-place finish — a
In a match that will forever be etched in the memories of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fans, Sikiru Olatunbosun scored a breathtaking goal against Rangers International at the Agege Township Stadium. On February 24, 2017, Olatunbosun took down a back-heel flick from teammate Stephen Odey and improvised with a flick of his own over
Godwin Odibo, is reportedly on his way out of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) just six months after joining the club. His departure brings an early end to a short yet eventful stint with the Oluyole Warriors, which began in January 2025. Odibo joined 3SC at the start of the second half of the 2024/2025
Super Eagles veteran and former captain Ahmed Musa has urged for a complete reform of Nigerian football, following Nigeria’s absence from the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, both in club and refereeing representation. Musa, who made the call via a strongly-worded post on X (formerly Twitter), expressed his dismay at the non-inclusion of Nigerian clubs
