Official: FIFA confirms Nigeria’s place in 2026 World Cup playoffs
FIFA has officially confirmed that Nigeria will participate in the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a statement released on its official website, the world football governing body outlined the details of...
Super Eagles midfielder Onyeka agrees contract extension with Brentford
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka has agreed to extend his stay with the Premier League club.
The Nigerian international, who joined the Bees from Danish side Midtjylland in the summer of 2021 for €10 million, was...
Indonesia FA sack Patrick Kluivert after World Cup qualification setback
The Indonesian Football Association has announced the dismissal of Dutch coach Patrick Kluivert following the national team’s failure to progress in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Kluivert, who was appointed in January 2025 on...
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Morocco edge France on penalties to reach historic final
Morocco booked their place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over France, following a tense 1–1 draw that stretched through 120 minutes at the Elías Figueroa Brande...
Galatasaray submits loan bid for Ademola Lookman
Turkish giants Galatasaray have reportedly submitted a January loan offer for Nigeria international and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman.
The 27-year-old versatile attacker, who can operate on both flanks, has featured in only three competitive games...
FIFA considering expanding squads to 30 players for 2026 World Cup
World football governing body, FIFA, is reportedly studying a proposal to increase national team squads from 26 to 30 players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The move, currently under review by FIFA’s competitions...
2026 WCq: Chelle shifts focus to Morocco
Following their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has turned his attention to the upcoming playoff clash in Morocco.
The dominant win saw Nigeria finish second in...
2026 WCQ: Ekong opens up on pressure of wearing Super Eagles jersey
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has spoken about the immense pressure that comes with representing Nigeria on the international stage.
The Saudi Arabia-based defender was an unused substitute on Tuesday as the Super Eagles thrashed...
2026 WCq Playoffs: Super Eagles Set to Battle Gabon
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group stage on Tuesday.
The Super Eagles secured their...
2026 WCq Fallout: Burkina Faso voices out frustration over qualification format
Burkina Faso defender Steve Yago has expressed deep frustration over the qualification format that allowed Nigeria to progress to the CAF World Cup playoffs ahead of his country.
The Stallions narrowly missed out on a...