Nigeria Football Federation

Charity Match Erupts In Delight As Okocha Demonstrates Timeless Skills

June 25, (THEWILL) - In a remarkable display of football prowess, Austin "Jay Jay" Okocha left fans and fellow players awestruck with an extraordinary goal during "The Beautiful Game" charity match held at Orlando City's Exploria Stadium. The exhibition...

Nigerian Sports Icons: Making A Difference In Local Communities

On Monday, June 19, Rasheedat Ajibade, a talented Atlético de Madrid Femenino forward and Super Falcons striker showed how much she is committed to her community, Mushin and grassroots football. The 23-year-old generously donated football boots and gear to...

Last Member Of First Nigerian Football Team Okere Dies At 94

June 14, (THEWILL) - Nigerian footballer, Titus Okere, who gained recognition as a member of Nigeria's first national football team, "U.K. Tourists", has passed away at the age of 94. Born on March 22, 1929, in Ngor Okpala Local...

Ukrainian Premier League’s Zhytomyr Capture Nigeria’s U20 Goalkeeper Aniagboso

May 31, (THEWILL) - Newly promoted Ukrainian Premier League side, FC Polissya Zhytomyr, has made an exciting acquisition, securing the services of talented goalkeeper, Chijoke Aniagboso, from the Flying Eagles. The 19-year-old shot-stopper has reportedly inked a five-year contract,...

Osimhen: Inspiring a New Generation of Football Stars

Nigeria’s sensational striker Victor Osimhen's exceptional performance and goal-scoring prowess were largely instrumental to Napoli’s emergence as Serie A champions, their first Scudetto in 33 years. The city of Naples celebrated the club’s achievement with awe and admiration and...

Who is Dozy Mmobuosi?

On Wednesday, April 26, the news broke that the proposed £115 million takeover of Sheffield United by Nigerian businessman, Dozy Mmobuosi, was in serious doubt, based on reports that his relationship with current owner, Prince Abdullah, had collapsed. This came...

U-17 AFCON: Morocco Seal Quarter-Final Spot With Narrow Win Over Nigeria

May 03, (THEWILL) - Morocco's Abdel Hamid Maali scored the only goal of the game as they defeated Nigeria 1-0, to book a spot in the quarter finals of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Maali found the...

U17 AFCON: Morocco Aim To Improve Attack Against Strong Nigerian Team

May 02, (THEWILL) - The Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is heating up as Morocco and Nigeria prepare to face off in a crucial Group B match on Wednesday. With both teams having won their opening games, the...

Fifth Edition Of Prosperity Cup To Kick Off In May

April 30, (THEWILL) - The 5th edition of Nigeria's largest and most prestigious grassroots football tournament, Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament known as the Prosperity Cup, is set to kick off. The tournament, organised by the Bayelsa State Government and...

National Stadium: Maintenance of Sports Infrastructure at Lowest Ebb

Sport is an essential part of any society and it can have significant impact on social and economic development. For Nigeria, sport has been a vital tool for promoting national unity and identity, as well as providing avenues for...
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Country Music Legend, Dolly Parton, Dies at 80

Her family announced her death Tuesday, with her nephew Bryan Seaver sharing the news in a video on social media. Seaver, who served as Parton’s head of security for more than two decades, said she had asked him years ago to make the announcement.
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