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President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Super Eagles for their efforts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite losing to DR Congo in a playoff on Sunday. Nigeria’s World Cup hopes were dashed at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, as DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental playoff following a dramatic penalty …
Anthony Joshua is set to face YouTube sensation turned professional boxer Jake Paul in a heavyweight clash in Miami later this year, with negotiations between their camps nearing completion. Paul had been scheduled to fight American boxer Davis this Saturday, but the bout was cancelled after allegations of domestic violence were made against Davis. Following …
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a total fine of ₦9 million on Katsina United FC for breaching the Rules during their Week 12 fixture against Barau FC on Saturday, 8 November, at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. The disciplinary action follows incidents of crowd violence that disrupted the match after Barau FC’s Orji …
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA are under intense scrutiny after confirming the appointment of an all-South African officiating crew for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon. The match, scheduled for 13 November 2025 at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, will decide who progresses to …
In a landmark achievement for football in Niger, the global governing body FIFA has officially launched two FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of its innovative FIFA Arenas project. This significant event took place over the weekend and marks a pivotal moment in the West African nation’s sporting history. The newly inaugurated pitches, located at CES …
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says it is time for Nigeria’s women’s team to move beyond African glory and challenge the world’s best. In an interview with FIFA.com, the Paris Saint-Germain winger expressed confidence in the team’s quality and ambition. “We don’t just want to be African champions anymore. We want to be global contenders,” …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed four places to 41st position in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, moving back into Africa’s top five. The new FIFA rankings, released on Friday, marked a significant improvement for Nigeria's Super Eagles, which have climbed from 45th to 41st. The three-time African champions also moved ahead of Ivory Coast, now …
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 …
