In a night that showcased both brilliance and heartbreak, Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational hat-trick to lead Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in their final Group C 2026 World Cup qualifying encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Yet the triumph proved bittersweet as South Africa’s 3–0 win …
Nigeria kept their 2026 World Cup hopes alive with a nervy 2–1 victory at Polokwane City, yet the manner of the result exposed problems that could prove decisive when Group C reaches its final day. A Troost-Ekong penalty and a Victor Osimhen-created assist for Akor Adams secured three points, but they did not settle the …
FIFA has imposed significant sanctions on Sudan Football Association (SFA) officials following an incident during a World Cup qualifier against Togo on September 9, 2025. The match, held in Lomé, ended in a 1-0 defeat for Sudan, effectively ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. In the aftermath of the loss, …
...Ex-NFF boss urges players to give their best against Lesotho, backs team to qualify for 2026 World Cup Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and FIFA Vice Chairman for Men’s National Teams Competitions, Amaju Pinnick, has charged the Super Eagles to show patriotism, discipline, and total commitment when they face Lesotho in Friday’s 2026 …
FIFA makes history as its global Volunteer Community surpasses two million members, following a record-breaking surge in applications for the FIFA World Cup 2026. More than one million people from around the world have applied for 65,000 volunteer roles, demonstrating the growing excitement and global participation ahead of next year’s biggest sporting event. FIFA President …
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho have taken a blow as injuries and visa delays cut the Super Eagles’ 23-man squad down to 21 players. Head coach Eric Sekou Chelle now faces a selection challenge ahead of the Group C showdown in Polokwane, South Africa, this Friday. Key players like …
Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player, according to financial information and media firm Bloomberg. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which tracks the world’s richest people based on their net worth, has measured the 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr striker’s wealth for the first time. The valuation takes into account career earnings, investments and endorsements and …
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed a groundbreaking investment of over $1 billion in African football since the launch of the FIFA Forward Programme in 2016. He made a disclosure in his address at the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly held Monday night in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He said the significant funding …
Nigerian trio Ibrahim Musa Gusau, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF); legal luminary Abdulhakeem Mustapha (SAN); and seasoned journalist and NFF executive committee member Aisha Falode have been appointed to key FIFA Standing Committees. In a development that further solidifies Nigeria’s growing influence in global football governance, the appointments place Nigerian expertise at the …
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic this month. The list, released on Friday morning by the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Director of Communication, Dr Ademola Olajire, includes experienced names and notable recalls as the three-time African …
