The Super Eagles have entered the final stretch of their preparations for tonight’s highly anticipated Unity Cup semi-final clash against Zimbabwe. However, head coach Éric Chelle faces a massive selection headache as several top stars have yet to report to the team’s London camp. According to reports from AFROSPORTNEWS, only 20 players took part in…
The grand finale of the EIPFA Statewide Secondary School Football Tournament has been officially rescheduled in observance of the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr celebration. Originally slated for March 19th and 20th, the championship final will now hold on April 9th and 10th at the iconic Lekan Salami Stadium. According to the Local Organizing Committee, the adjustment…
As anticipation reaches fever pitch across the Pacesetter State, the stage is set for what many are calling a defining moment for grassroots football in Oyo State. Beginning February 25–26, the Ex Ibadan Professional Footballers Association (EIPFA) will launch a statewide secondary school football tournament spanning 10 zones and featuring 80 schools — a bold…
The Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports has officially approved the use of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, free of charge for the finals of the EIPFA Statewide Secondary School Tournament and a high-profile novelty match between Ex-Ibadan Professional Football Association (EIPFA) and Ex-Super Eagles players, afrosportnews.com. The approval, conveyed in a formal…
The Ex-Ibadan Professional Football Association (EIPFA) is pleased to announce that the grand finale of the EIPFA Statewide Secondary School Games will take place on Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, at the historic Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan. This announcement follows the successful inauguration of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and the unveiling of…
The Ex-Ibadan Professional Football Association (EIPFA) has taken a bold step toward transforming grassroots sports as it officially inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the much-anticipated EIPFA Statewide Secondary School Games, while also sealing strategic partnerships with the Yoruba Sports Broadcasters Association (YOSBA) and Mowoola. The landmark ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 8,…
The Ex-Ibadan Professional Footballers Association (EIPFA) has officially released the complete fixtures, match times, and venues for its 2026 Statewide Secondary School Scouting Program, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 26, 2026, across ten (10) football zones in Oyo State. The grassroots football development initiative is implemented in partnership with the…
Abia Warriors and Enyimba played out a tense goalless draw in Sunday’s Oriental Derby at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Despite several chances from Enyimba’s Kalu Nweke, Joseph Atule, and Edidiong Ezikiel, Abia Warriors’ defense stood firm, backed by a roaring home crowd. Fans praised both teams for their discipline and intensity throughout the match. Enyimba…
The Super Eagles have officially opened camp in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon. Six players — Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Wilfred Ndidi — have already checked in. Head coach Eric Chelle, who called up 24 players for the crucial tie,…
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has assured fans he’s fully fit for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoffs despite picking up a knock in Fulham’s 2-0 loss to Everton on Saturday. Bassey, who limped briefly during the heated clash, dismissed any injury worries after the game. “I got a little knock, but I’m fine,” the 25-year-old…