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Nigeria's Super Eagles to face Russia in October friendly in Nizhny Novgorod
Nigeria will return to Russia for the second time in 16 months after the Nigeria Football Federation announced on Tuesday that the Super Eagles will play the hosts in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod on Oct. 6.
Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen ruled out of UEFA Champions League opener with injury
Galatasaray have ruled Victor Osimhen out with a groin injury, with the Nigeria striker expected to spend between two and three weeks on the sidelines, ruling him out of the club's UEFA Champions League opener.
Bouaddi to Yirenkyi - Africa's marvellous and meh signings of the transfer window
The offseason transfer window has shut for many leagues around the world, and Africa's players were part of many of the biggest deals, with the likes of Manchester City shoring up their roster with the continent's stars.
Entire Nigeria FA board resigns after World Cup (x2), WAFCON flops
Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Musa Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and the entire NFF executive committee resigned Thursday, amid mounting public pressure following a series of failures.
Nigeria switches from Nike to adidas in $8.5 million-a-year kit deal
Nigeria will end its 11-year association with Nike and return to adidas, after agreeing an $8.5 million-a-year equipment deal that the Nigeria Football Federation says is the biggest in African football.
Abdelkarim to Zadok - Predicting 10 African breakout football stars across Europe in 2026-27
Whether wonderkids taking their first steps in the game, or international players on the brink of another stratum altogether, here are ESPN's predicted 10 African breakout stars for the 26-27 season.
Amad Diallo, Antoine Semenyo, Taiwo Awoniyi - 12 African players, and storylines, to watch in the Premier League this season
The Premier League's African contingent for the 26-27 season contains established stars, expensive newcomers, young up-and-comers, and journeymen about to embark on the biggest year of their career.
Nigeria's Tolu Arokodare puts struggles with Wolves behind him, targets goals and glory with Ajax
Tolu Arokodare wants to put his stint with Wolverhampton Wanderers behind him and get back to doing the one thing he considers his primary responsibility - scoring goals and helping his team win football matches.
2026 FC 100: Where does Haaland rank among best center forwards in men's soccer?
With the World Cup over, who were the best men's soccer strikers in the world this past year? Our global vote has you covered in this year's edition of the ESPN FC 100.
2026 FC 100: Where does Yamal rank among best wide forwards in men's soccer?
With the World Cup over, who were the best men's soccer wide forwards in the world this past year? Our global vote has you covered in the 10th anniversary edition of the ESPN FC 100.
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eritrea | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Guinea | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Kenya | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Uzoho | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arthur Okonkwo | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 23 | Maduka Okoye | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Uzoho | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arthur Okonkwo | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 23 | Maduka Okoye | 0 | 0 | 0 |