The race for the Super Six and the battle for survival intensified dramatically as Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) produced another round of gripping action across the country. At the end of the matchday, Edo Queens emerged as the new leaders of Group A with 28 points. The Benin-based team is comfortably at the top of the standings, having played one more game than their nearest rivals. The defending champion, Bayelsa Queens, moved into second position while Rivers Angels dropped to third following a surprise defeat in Uyo. In Group B, FC Robo Queens reaffirmed their…
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The Nigeria Football Referees Association has begun a new leadership phase following the passing of its National President, Honourable Sani Zubairu, a retired FIFA referee whose influence shaped modern officiating in Nigeria. During an emergency virtual meeting held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the association’s National Executive Council and State Executive Council formally informed members across the country of Zubairu’s death and began outlining steps to ensure stability and continuity within the organization. The meeting reflected both mourning and resolve. Members described the late president’s death as a painful loss for the Nigerian refereeing community but emphasized their determination to…
After the fireworks of Matchday One, which produced sixteen goals across four exciting fixtures, Matchday Two of the Jagaban Cup 2026 delivered an entirely different storyline at the Legacy Pitch inside the National Stadium in Surulere. This time the goals were scarce, but the tension was much higher. Only three goals were scored across four matches, yet every game carried giant implications for qualification as teams battled fiercely for survival in the fifth edition of the prestigious youth football tournament. From narrow wins to a surprise elimination of a former champion, the second day of action reshaped the race for…
Matchday 12 action in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) delivered everything from stunning comebacks to dominant performances and intense relegation battles, as teams across both groups fought for crucial points. A total of 23 goals were scored, underlining the attacking quality and high stakes at this stage of the season. Goals, Drama and Statement Wins Mark Explosive Start to Jagaban Cup 2026 Ibom Angels 3-1 Adamawa Queens: Okocha Inspires Comeback in Uyo Ibom Angels returned to winning ways in front of their home fans in Uyo with a spirited comeback victory over Adamawa Queens. The visitors struck first in…
The fifth edition of the Jagaban Cup burst into life on Thursday morning at the iconic Legacy Pitch inside the National Stadium, Surulere, delivering a thrilling opening day that perfectly captured the essence of grassroots football in Lagos. With four matches played across Groups A and B and a total of 16 goals scored, Matchday One proved that even with shortened halves of 30 minutes, the intensity, drama and quality rivaled any full length contest. From dominant displays to narrow escapes and moments of individual brilliance, the tournament wasted no time in setting a high standard for the days ahead.…
The future of refereeing in West Africa received a major boost as 32 promising officials successfully completed the prestigious WAFU B Young Talent Referees Seminar in Ghana. The Nigerian quartet, comprising Ali Ramadan Akanbi, Yusuf Gbemisola Solihat, Mohammed Mamanga, and Ikeobi Scholastica, joined 28 other young referees from across the West African Football Union Zone B for an intensive five day development program aimed at shaping the next generation of match officials in the region. NWFL Matchday 12 Preview: Super Six and Relegation Battles Intensify A Promising Journey Begins in Accra The Nigerian delegates arrived through the Kotoka International Airport…
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) returns with a gripping midweek schedule as Matchday 12 unfolds across key centres, including Uyo, Port Harcourt, Ikenne, Ile Ogbo, Lafia, and Lagos. With the Super Six race nearing its defining moment and relegation fears creeping in for struggling sides, every fixture now carries weight and consequence. The stakes have never been higher, from teams fighting for pride and survival to title contenders establishing dominance. Nigerian Refereeing Mourns as NFRA Southwest Zone Pays Tribute to Zubairu Sani Gwabba Group A Fixtures Ibom Angels vs Adamawa Queens In Uyo, Ibom Angels return to familiar territory…
The entire Southwest Zone of the Nigeria Football Referees Association has been thrown into deep mourning following the passing of its revered president, Zubairu Sani Gwabba, a retired FIFA referee and former head of the referees unit of the Nigeria Football Federation. The news of his death has sent shockwaves across the Nigerian football ecosystem, particularly within the refereeing community, where he was widely regarded as a guiding force and symbol of excellence. For many officials, administrators, and stakeholders, this loss is not just personal but deeply professional, as Zubairu’s influence shaped the standards and direction of officiating in the…
The Nigerian football community has been thrown into deep mourning following the passing of one of its most respected figures, Hon. Sani Zubairu, a retired FIFA referee and President of the Nigeria Football Referees Association. The National Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Referees Association officially confirmed his death in a statement released on Tuesday by Chukwudi Ejimofor, the National Publicity Secretary of the Association. According to the statement, Zubairu passed away in the early hours of today at the National Hospital Abuja. Alhaji Sani Zubairu Salutes Nigerian Women Football Referees on International Women’s Day The announcement, signed by Deputy…
The countdown is over. The stage is set. And the next chapter of African flag football is ready to explode into life as Showtime Bowl Series XIV (SBXIV) kicks off this Sunday at the iconic Showtime Arena. From its humble beginnings to becoming Africa’s first professional flag football league, Showtime has grown into a movement—one redefining sport, entertainment, and opportunity for a new generation of athletes across Nigeria and beyond. Scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at 2PM, the new season will feature 10 teams battling for supremacy, now representing a broader national spread: Rivers Alphas, Lagos Knights, Ogun Horns, Delta…