It was a weekend to forget for Nigerians across Europe and beyond, as several Super Eagles stars endured defeats, poor form, or frustrating nights on the pitch. In Scotland, Kelechi Iheanacho missed key chances as Celtic fell 2–0 to Dundee — their first loss in the city in 37 years.In France, Moses Simon struggled before…
It was a night to forget for Remo Stars FC, as the Nigerian side suffered a crushing 5–1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second round on Sunday. The match, played at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, saw the visitors dominate from start…
Football fans around the world have been left in shock after reports emerged that former Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe has suffered a stroke. According to a statement from FC de Rebellen, the 38-year-old was hospitalized on Friday and is currently receiving treatment. The organization, which represents several former professional footballers, confirmed the distressing news…
Real Madrid reclaimed the top spot in LaLiga on Sunday night with a tense 1-0 victory over Getafe, thanks to yet another moment of magic from Kylian Mbappe. The match took a dramatic twist when Allan Nyom, barely a minute after coming on, was sent off for a reckless challenge — a decision that completely…
In a stunning football upset, Morocco triumphed over Argentina in the early hours of Monday morning to claim this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup title at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos. Rising star Yassir Zabiri was the hero of the night, firing Morocco ahead in the 12th minute before doubling the lead just moments…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has vowed that Nigeria will give their absolute best when they compete in the CAF Play-Off Tournament for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The high-stakes mini-tournament will take place in Morocco from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, serving as the final hurdle before the…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has vowed that Nigeria will give their absolute best when they compete in the CAF Play-Off Tournament for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The high-stakes mini-tournament will take place in Morocco from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, serving as the final hurdle before the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after threatening to pull the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled to take place in Boston, citing recent unrest in the city. Speaking in an interview, Trump claimed that parts of Boston had been “taken over” by violent demonstrations and hinted that the city might lose its…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has admitted that failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would have been a bitter heartbreak for both him and millions of South Africans. The 78-year-old tactician guided South Africa to their first World Cup appearance since 2010, when they famously hosted the tournament. Broos’ men clinched…
The battle for Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup spots has finally ended — and the nine nations that secured automatic qualification have been confirmed! On a dramatic Tuesday night, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal became the last two teams to seal their places on football’s biggest stage. The Ivory Coast powered past Kenya with a dominant…
