Osimhen risks one-match ban ahead of World Cup playoff final against DR Congo
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen faces the threat of a one-match suspension as the Super Eagles prepare for Sunday’s 2026 World...
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World Cup playoffs: Osimhen speaks on missed chances against Gabon
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen’s resilience shone through on Thursday as Nigeria defeated Gabon 4-1 in extra time to secure...
2026 WCQ playoff: Nigeria whip Gabon to qualify for final
Nigeria booked their place in the CAF playoff final with a thrilling 4-1 extra-time victory over Gabon in Rabat on...
JUST IN: Super Eagles resume training as allowances dispute resolved
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have resumed training following a brief boycott over unpaid allowances. On Tuesday, players and officials...
Chelle unveils 24-man Super Eagles squad for World Cup playoff against Gabon
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash with...
Nigeria, South Africa headline 2026 Women’s AFCON
Twelve countries have secured their places at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 after completing...
Nigeria’s Flamingos cruise into round round of 16 after win over Samoa
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, sealed their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s...
Osimhen, Salah, Anguissa lead CAF awards 2025 nominees
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, honouring the continent’s best performers...
Maguire’s late strike sinks Liverpool as Manchester United triumph at Anfield
Harry Maguire emerged as Manchester United’s unlikely hero on Sunday, netting a dramatic late winner to seal a stunning 2-1...
Chelle unveils 23-man squad for Lesotho, Benin World Cup qualifier matches
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has named a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches...
Osimhen’s penalty hands Galatasaray Champions League win over Liverpool
Victor Osimhen’s first-half penalty earned Galatasaray a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League group stage match in...
San Siro to be demolished as AC Milan, Inter secure stadium sale
Milan’s iconic San Siro Stadium is set to be demolished after the city council, in a marathon session on Tuesday,...
South Africa reacts to FIFA’s 3-point deduction in World Cup qualifiers
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has strongly rejected FIFA’s decision to deduct three points from its tally in the...
BREAKING: Relief for Nigeria, Benin as FIFA sanctions South Africa for fielding ineligible player
FIFA has sanctioned South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against...
Makinde urges NFF to stage Super Eagles matches in Ibadan
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to consider hosting the Super Eagles’ international...
NFF disowns controversial statement blaming Ekong, Dessers after South Africa draw
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dissociated itself from a controversial press release that blamed Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: NFF speaks on FIFA clearing South Africa in player eligibility row
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports that FIFA has cleared South Africa of wrongdoing in the ongoing player...
Asamoah Gyan accuses Osimhen of faking injury during World Cup qualifier
Former Ghanaian international, Asamoah Gyan, has stirred controversy after accusing Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, of feigning injury to avoid representing...
2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s Chances
The Super Eagles of Nigeria currently occupy eighth place in the ranking for the second-best loser spot in the 2026...
2026 WCQ: FIFA clears South Africa over player ineligibility case, stirs controversy
FIFA has cleared South Africa of any wrongdoing following claims that the team fielded an ineligible player during a recent...
