Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has described tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic as the most important match of his entire coaching career. The Malian tactician knows what’s at stake — only a win will keep Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive. The Super Eagles will lock horns with their West African…
The moment of truth has arrived for Nigeria’s Super Eagles — their 2026 World Cup fate will be decided today in Uyo. The three-time African champions host Benin Republic in a must-win final qualifying clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Akwa Ibom. It’s a tense Group C finale, and all eyes are on returning…
The Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic has hit a snag after their chartered ValueJet aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air. The team was en route from Polokwane, South Africa to Uyo when the incident occurred shortly after a refueling stop in Luanda, Angola. Thankfully, the pilot managed to return…
The race to next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in North America will go right down to the wire after Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in Polokwane on Friday, and South Africa were held to a scoreless draw by Zimbabwe in Durban while Benin Republic pipped hosts Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali. All three teams retained the…
Africa’s best players in the past two years, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will lead Nigeria’s charge for crucial three points when the Super Eagles go up against the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in the South African city of Polokwane on Friday…
South Africa’s World Cup dreams have taken a hit as star midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng has been ruled out of the final two Group C qualifiers due to injury. The news was confirmed by head coach Hugo Broos during a press conference on Monday. With Mofokeng sidelined, Broos has called up young talent Mduduzi Shabalala as…
In a dramatic move, Bendel Insurance have suspended their technical adviser, Greg Ikhenoba, following a string of poor performances in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The decision was made public on Monday in an official statement by Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele. Ikhenoba’s suspension takes immediate effect, marking a sudden…
Ahead of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will depart Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday, October 8, aboard Royal Air Maroc, as they begin the final phase of their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The team is scheduled to arrive in Morocco’s industrial and economic capital, Casablanca…
All is set for the much-anticipated Olubadan Cup 2025, with the official draw ceremony scheduled to take place tomorrow, October 7, at 4 PM inside the Olubadan Stadium Hostel Hall. This year’s edition marks the 57th anniversary of the prestigious Royal Championship, fondly dubbed the “Royal Rumble”, and promises to be one of the most…
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle has effected two last minute changes to the squad invited to feature in the last legs of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduley to hold later this week. Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto) replaces Bright Osayi-Samuel, while Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace) replaces Cyriel Dessers, following reports of injuries. The Eagles…