A well-taken penalty separated nine-time African champions Nigeria and reigning champions South Africa in first leg of final Olympic qualifiers.

South Africa’s Premier League will observe a minute of silence at top-flight and second-tier games this weekend in Fleurs’ memory.

“Death of a son is perhaps the worst thing that can happen to any living parent,”‘ NFF sympathised with Odegbami.

Brazil striker ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa says he will appeal the judgement banning him following anti-doping fraud allegations.

EXCERPT: West African countries Nigeria and Mali face-off in a friendly in Marrakech on Tuesday.

Ademola Lookman dispatched a slick team move to score the winning goal for Nigeria against Ghana in Morocco.

Nigeria and Ghana – with seven AFCON titles between them – will Face-off without star players Victor Osimhen and Mohammed Kudus.

Former Brazil international Robinho, 40, denies rape allegations and has filed an appeal against a nine-year sentence.

“They call it friendly matches but there is really nothing friendly when you play, especially Ghana,” said Findi George.

52-year-old former Ajax and Betis winger Finidi George will manage Nigeria against Ghana in Marrakech on Friday.

Former Ghana International Addo will return to his former position as Ghanaian football coach, which he held during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Netherlands is set to request Quincy Promes’ extradition from Dubai after being sentenced to six years in prison.

Nigeria’s U20 team will square up against Senegal in a make-or-mar group game at the African Games.

Assistant manager Giovanni Martusciello has taken over the role of Lazio manager in the interim.

NFF’s marketing partner says some companies have been trying to reap where they did not sow.

Africa’s top-ranked team face the reigning continental champions for a spot at the Olympics.

Nigeria, without a manager, have Ndidi, Awoniyi and Umar back. Collins, Ebuehi and Dessers also made the cut.

Nigeria’s Diaspora Commission CEO said the victory has brought more glory to the country.

The UFC champion appeared to be out before he even hit the canvas and required medical treatment.

Betting and use of performance enhancing drugs were identified as problems plaguing the sports industry.