Emmanuel Akindubuwa

As Anthony Joshua prepares to face Cameroon's Francis Ngannou, the Nigerian town of Sagamu will be rooting for the man it sees as its own.

Ademola Lookman says he is "never satisfied" despite his performances for Nigeria and Atalanta earning him a nomination for the Ballon d'Or.

Kano State declares Monday as a day of mourning after 22 people died a road accident while returning from a sports festival in south-west Nigeria.

Nigeria ease to a 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening Group B match at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria players refused to train ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup play-off against Gabon in a row over outstanding payments.

Burnley striker Lyle Foster is among the scorers as South Africa beat Zimbabwe 3-2 in a thriller to reach the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria record a comfortable 2-0 win over Algeria to set up a semi-final against host nation Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria fans are still hoping Fifa may rule in their favour over allegations that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs.