The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers to regain the NBA Championship with a 4-1 series win. The Warriors secured a 129-120 victory on Monday to take their second title in three seasons and cap a near-perfect run through the playoffs.
Following its lucrative five-year sponsorship deal with energy company, AITEO Group, management of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has advanced plans to offset arrears of salaries and allowances owed various national team coaches.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will on Sunday contend with the Leopards of DR Congo in Morocco's capital to qualify for the 2026 World Cup scheduled to take place in March. Star forward Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 semifinal victory for Nigeria over Gabon. Captain Chancel Mbemba was the Congolese hero in the second semifinal, scoring in the first minute of added time to beat eight-time World Cup qualifiers Cameroon 1-0 in torrential rain in Rabat.
Forbes’ latest ranking of the top ten footballers in 2025 has proven that football is not just the world’s most popular sport- it is also a huge business, where the stars are making staggering fortunes from their on-field exploits and off-field ventures, including endorsements, investments, and other businesses.
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived at camp in Rabat, Morocco, ten days ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, also known as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) playoffs. The initial group of players and team officials reached the Rive Hotel in Rabat on Sunday afternoon, marking the beginning of what could be a crucial week in Nigeria’s quest to qualify once again for the world’s biggest football tournament.
FIFA has nominated Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, among the top contenders for the 2025 Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper Award, recognizing her alongside other leading goalkeepers in women’s football.
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, FIFA announced the commencement of voting for the best FIFA football awards, 2025, in some categories, including best players, coaches, and goalkeepers of the year.
