#bbc.com. × Victor Osimhen: Manchester United ruled out signing Nigeria striker 'because of Afcon'. The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be "a big stumbling block" when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.
#Feb.25.2026
#bbc.com. × Anthony Joshua: Case against driver in fatal crash adjourned until March. The driver of the car involved in a fatal crash involving British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria.
#Feb.25.2026
#bbc.com. × World Cup 2026: Nigeria await DR Congo appeal outcome and hope for reprieve. 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.
#Feb.17.2026
#bbc.com. × Anthony Joshua pays emotional tribute in new YouTube video. Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.
#Jan.29.2026
#bbc.com. × 2028 Olympics: Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane keen on playing for Nigeria. Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.
#Jan.23.2026
#bbc.com. × World Cup 2026: How Nigeria failed to reach finals in United States, Mexico and Canada. BBC Sport examines where it went wrong for Nigeria, with the Super Eagles missing out on a second successive World Cup.
#Nov.17.2025
#bbc.com. × Alex Iwobi on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: 'His aura is amazing'. Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his "big brother" at Arsenal.
#Nov.12.2025
#bbc.com. × World Cup 2026 qualifying Africa: Nigeria boycott training ahead of crucial play-off against Gabon. Nigeria players refused to train ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup play-off against Gabon in a row over outstanding payments.
#Nov.12.2025
#bbc.com. × World Cup 2026 qualifying Africa: Nigeria's Alex Iwobi ready to face Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Alex Iwobi says Nigeria will have to "lock up" Gabon striker, and his former Arsenal team-mate, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when the sides meet in African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.
#Nov.11.2025
#bbc.com. × World Cup 2026 qualifying Africa: Dates and format as Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo and Gabon face play-offs. As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.
#Nov.10.2025
#bbc.com. × World Cup 2026 qualifying: Victor Osimhen inspires Nigeria to first win. Victor Osimhen nets twice as Nigeria register their first victory in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Algeria and Burkina Faso also win.
#Mar.21.2025
#bbc.com. × Victor Osimhen: Nigeria 'desperate' to reach 2026 Fifa World Cup. Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is "desperate" to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a "heartbreaking" failure to reach the last finals in Qatar.
#Mar.12.2025
#bbc.com. × Saudi Pro League: Africa's growing 'brotherhood' in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is becoming a more attractive destination for African footballers, according to Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong.
#Feb.26.2025
#bbc.com. × Abubakar Lawal: Uganda probes death of Nigerian footballer from Vipers Sport Club. Abubakar Lawal, 29, reportedly fell from a third-floor balcony of a shopping mall in Kampala.
#Feb.25.2025
#bbc.com. × Karim Adeyemi: Borussia Dortmund forward on his Nigerian charity work. Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi talks to BBC Sport Africa about his foundation and why he feels impelled to give back to Nigeria.
#Jan.22.2025
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