Nigeria set for winner-takes-all showdown with DR Congo in 2026 World Cup play-off final
Nigeria will lock horns with DR Congo on Sunday in Rabat in a decisive CAF World Cup play-off final, where victory will send one nation into the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off in March the final...
World Cup Playoffs: Nigeria thump Gabon after extra time, zoom into final
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their place in the final of the World Cup playoffs after a dominant 4-1 extra-time victory over Gabon.
The encounter, played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, was...
Ex-Eagles goalkeeper Akpeyi appointed goalkeeper trainer in South Africa
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has been appointed as the new goalkeeper coach for South African professional side Future of Africa, newly promoted to the GDL division.
The club confirmed Akpeyi’s appointment on Wednesday,...
World Cup Playoffs: Ekong confirms bonus issue resolved ahead of Gabon clash
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has confirmed that the team’s bonus and allowance dispute has been settled ahead of Thursday’s crucial World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon in Rabat.
The Nigerian squad had on Tuesday...
Former Chelsea star Oscar hospitalized, set to retire after heart problem
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has been hospitalized in São Paulo after feeling unwell earlier today.
The Brazilian star was taken to the Albert Einstein Hospital, where medical tests revealed a heart-related issue.
According to reports from...
2026 WCQ Playoffs: Troost-Ekong refutes claims of special bonus demand
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has dismissed reports suggesting that the team demanded a special bonus ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.
The Nigerian players boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday over...
World Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles boycott training over unpaid allowances and bonuses
The preparation of the Super Eagles for Thursday’s crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon suffered a setback on Tuesday as players and officials boycotted training over unpaid allowances and bonuses.
The team, currently camped in...
WAFU B U20 Girls Cup: Falconets crowned champions after 3-0 victory over Ghana
Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, have been crowned champions of the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Girls Cup following a commanding 3-0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses on Tuesday morning in Adjouhoun, Benin...
All you need to know about the African World Cup playoffs
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) World Cup playoffs kick off on Thursday, featuring Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The four nations will battle for a single spot at the FIFA...
World Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles camp buzzing with 18 players
Eighteen players have arrived at the Super Eagles’ training camp in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon.
The team opened camp on Sunday, with head coach Eric...