The race for the league title continues to heat up, with NPFL week 31 matches failing to provide a clear sign of where the title would go. After ten gruelling matches, the gap between the title contenders remains slim, telling an ominous tale – the race for the league will go to the wire. There […] This post was first published on GoalBall ..read more

Due to its many achievements, the Super Eagles of Nigeria is a well-known name in African and World football.  On many occasions, Nigeria's national team has lived up to its soubriquet, the Super Eagles, while it has some other times been a mere aberration of its moniker. Sometimes, the fans have wondered what is super […] This post was first published on GoalBall ..read more

The Super Eagles had battled for many years to qualify for the FIFA World Cup with no success. Fans of the Green Eagles (as they were known) had to content themselves with watching other African countries do well on the biggest football stage in the world.  The Nigerian national team went through the pain of failed […] This post was first published on GoalBall ..read more

In the annals of the Olympic Games, certain moments stand out as emblematic of sporting excellence, resilience, and the sheer thrill of competition. Among these, the triumph of the Nigeria men's football team in 1996 shines brightly as a testament to the power of determination, skill, and unity. In a historic feat, Nigeria secured Africa's […] This post was first published on GoalBall ..read more

The NPFL week 31 games promise to be exciting as the season enters its final stretch with Enugu Rangers sitting atop the table. As we have said repeatedly, with the teams taking the final curve, there is little room for error.  Any slip at this stage could be disastrous. Enugu Rangers will play one of […] This post was first published on GoalBall ..read more

In the annals of football history, there exist moments that haunt players long after the final whistle has blown—a single lapse in judgment that irrevocably alters the trajectory of a career. Such is the tragic tale of Sani Keita, once hailed as a prominent young talent of the Super Eagles, whose footballing journey took a […] This post was first published on GoalBall ..read more

NPFL week 30 was postponed to Tuesday and Wednesday as the league enters the home stretch. Enugu Rangers still sit atop the NPFL table, but they hold a precarious lead over the chasing pack of Remo Stars, Lobi Stars, Enyimba and Plateau United. The battle has reached a fever pitch, and the margins for error […] This post was first published on GoalBall ..read more

Quite a number of Super Eagles players have had success in Europe over the course of their football careers. While some of the Nigerian football icons who plied their trade in some of the biggest leagues in Europe have retired, a new generation of stars have emerged and taken their game to greater heights. Nigeria […] This post was first published on GoalBall ..read more

In a historic season for Bayer Leverkusen, Nigerian talents Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface have etched their names in Bundesliga folklore. The Bundesliga, renowned as one of Europe's elite football leagues, attracts talents from around the world, and Tella and Boniface have proven themselves on this prestigious stage. Leverkusen's triumph marks their first-ever Bundesliga title, […] This post was first published on GoalBall ..read more

It's been a long, tortuous road for Victor Boniface, Nathan Tella and Bayer Leverkusen, but they are champions after the season's shenanigans. Xabi Alonso may be the most talked about person when the story of Bayer Leverkusen's title conquest is told, but it will not be complete without the mention of Victor Boniface. It will […] This post was first published on GoalBall ..read more