South African minister says he doesn’t want Nigeria at 2026 World Cup
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has stirred controversy after declaring that he does not want Nigeria’s Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking in an interview...
EPL: Liverpool slip four points behind Arsenal after 2–1 defeat To Manchester United
Liverpool’s title hopes suffered another setback on Sunday as they fell 2–1 to arch-rivals Manchester United at Anfield, leaving them four points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Coming into the game on the back...
Onuachu nets sixth goal of the season as Trabzonspor defeat Rizespor
Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu continued his fine scoring form as he found the back of the net in Trabzonspor’s 2-1 away victory over Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday
Trabzonspor made...
AFCON 2025: CAF confirms Super Eagles fixtures schedule
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the full fixtures schedule for the 2025 African Cup of Nations set to take place in Morocco.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C...
Atalanta boss urges Lookman to maintain positive attitude
Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has called on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman to maintain his renewed positive attitude and focus on helping the team, following the collapse of his move to Inter Milan.
Lookman had...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye returns to Udinese squad
Udinese Group Technical Director, Nani, has confirmed that Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has rejoined the Bianconeri squad after serving a two-month suspension for betting-related offences.
Speaking to Messaggero Veneto, Nani expressed delight at Okoye’s...
CAF Awards: Ajibade, Okoronkwo nominated for women’s player of the year
Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo have been shortlisted for the 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award.
Both players were instrumental in Nigeria’s impressive campaign at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup...
FIFA Rankings: Spain replaces Argentina on top As Super Eagles move up four places
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on Friday released the latest world rankings, with Spain emerging as the new number one team in the world.
According to the updated standings, the reigning European champions...
CAF unveils new Super Cup trophy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled a brand-new trophy for the CAF Super Cup ahead of this weekend’s showdown in Cairo.
This year’s edition will see Egyptian side Pyramids FC and Moroccan...
WAFCON 2026 Qualifiers: Madugu names squad for Super Falcons’ clash with Benin Republic
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has named a 21-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic.
Madugu has retained several key players, including team captain Rasheedat...