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…
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…
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…
Veteran coach Gbenga Ogunbote is reportedly on the verge of making a dramatic return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, with Kwara United poised to appoint him as their new technical adviser. Sources close to the club reveal Ogunbote is now the leading candidate to take over after the sudden sacking of head coach Tunde…
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Tope Ajayi and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles…
Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, in their NPFL Matchday 3 encounter. Both sides displayed determination and tactical discipline, giving fans plenty to cheer. The Oluyole Warriors started brightly, winning an early free kick before Sodiq Ibrahim broke the deadlock in the 9th minute…
Nigeria rekindled their interest in a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals after Tolu Arokodare’s 51st minute goal creamed three points off Rwanda at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, and took the Super Eagles’ haul to 10 in the campaign. They are still in third place and six points off leaders South…