In a ruling that deals a major blow to Nigeria’s World Cup 2026 aspirations, FIFA has decided not to sanction South Africa over the eligibility of midfielder Teboho Mokoena during the African qualifiers. The Disciplinary Committee has cleared Bafana Bafana of any wrongdoing, extinguishing hopes in Abuja and Cotonou for an administrative rescue. What Was …
Nigeria’s sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has made a resounding return to the global athletics spotlight, securing a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. This marks her first major podium finish since 2022, when she stunned the world with a record-breaking gold medal performance in Oregon. Amusan …
The Super Eagles of Nigeria face a defining moment in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they travel to South Africa to face Bafana Bafana in a high-stakes Group C qualifier on Tuesday. This clash, which comes just days after Nigeria’s narrow 1–0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, is more …
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Azare, has assured football fans and visitors of adequate security during the World Cup Qualifier match between Nigeria and Rwanda. Azare gave the assurance while addressing a news conference on Thursday in Uyo. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, at the Godswill Akpabio International …
The race to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway for Nigeria, as the Super Eagles' camp opened on Monday in Uyo, with captain William Troost-Ekong leading the early charge. The centre-back, who now plies his trade at Saudi Arabian side Al-Kholood, was among the first players to report for …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Eagles bowed out of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in the group stage, despite their rich footballing history. Losses to Senegal and Sudan sealed their fate before a consolatory 2-0 win over Congo. The victory against Congo provided a glimmer of pride, with Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi …
By Esther Ososanya AFCON 2013 winner draws curtain on 17-year professional career Former Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye, has officially retired from professional football, drawing the curtain on a career that spanned more than a decade across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The 36-year-old confirmed his decision in an emotional post on X, writing: “After much …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s dream at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to a crushing end on Tuesday as Sudan dismantled the Super Eagles B team 4–0, exposing tactical and defensive weaknesses that coach Eric Chelle admits were self-inflicted. In a match that will be remembered for Nigeria’s collapse, Sudan capitalised on costly errors …
By Esther Ososanya The road to the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group stage is now set, with the play-off fixtures officially confirmed following Tuesday’s decisive third qualifying round results. Fenerbahçe stormed through after a thrilling 5-2 home victory over Feyenoord, sealing a 6-4 aggregate triumph. Cypriot side Pafos also advanced, defeating Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 for …
By Esther Ososanya Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has advised Super Eagles gaffer Eric Chelle to sharpen his attacking line after Sudan’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Nigeria’s home-based team in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash on Tuesday. Appiah’s side dominated the encounter, with Abdel Raouf netting twice, Walieldin Khedr adding another, and Leonard Ngenge …
