President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for their efforts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite their heartbreaking loss to DR Congo in a playoff on Sunday. The Super Eagles’ World Cup dream suffered a major blow at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, […]
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After the Super Eagles’ World Cup playoff loss, Stanley Nwabali apologised to Nigerians, stating that the team “gave everything for the badge” in their quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket. In the African playoff final, Nigeria lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties, and after extra time, […]
On Thursday at Stade Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco, Victor Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles defeated the Panthers of Gabon 4-1 in extra time to move on to the next round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Early in the second half, after a goalless first half, […]
Nigerian defensive midfielder Raphael Onyedika has garnered significant praise from his national teammates and Nigerian football aficionados following his stellar performance for Club Brugge in their recent UEFA Champions League match against FC Barcelona. The 24-year-old was pivotal in providing crucial midfield stability as the Belgian side fought valiantly to […]
After the qualifying group matches concluded on Tuesday, Nigeria will play Gabon in the semi-finals of the African portion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs. Gabon secured second place in Group F with a 2-0 victory over Burundi, and Ivory Coast crushed Kenya to win the group. The Super […]
The triumphant Super Falcons were honoured for their historic win at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a ₦150 million cash reward, presented during a special breakfast event organized by their official telecommunications partner. The event was a heartwarming tribute to the team’s resilience, unity, and record-breaking […]
Chelsea shocked Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s Club World Cup final, defeating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium to win the inaugural edition of FIFA’s new competition. Cole Palmer scored two goals and assisted on another. After winning the UEFA Champions League and thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the […]
New signee on his debut start, Joao Pedro scored twice as Chelsea defeated Fluminense 2-0 on Tuesday to guarantee their place in the Club World Cup final. As Chelsea advanced to the final on Sunday, they faced either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian striker […]
On Wednesday, Chelsea reportedly paid £60 million ($79 million) to Brighton for Brazil attacker Joao Pedro. The conditions of Pedro’s eight-year contract were finalised on Sunday, and he took off for the United States, where Chelsea is participating in the Club World Cup. After a physical, the transfer was confirmed, […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly match held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, with Tolu Arokodare scoring his maiden goal for the national team. The game began on a frustrating note for Nigeria, as defender Semi Ajayi inadvertently […]