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FIFA has reportedly opened an investigation into allegations that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fielded ineligible players during the African qualifying playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a development that could potentially revive Nigeria’s qualification hopes. Nigeria’s Super Eagles were knocked out of the World Cup qualifying…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally petitioned FIFA over allegations that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fielded ineligible players during their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff match. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi accused the Congolese Football Association of misleading FIFA…
Major League Soccer side Inter Miami have completed the signing of Spanish left-back Sergio Reguilón on a free transfer. The 28-year-old defender had been without a club since being released by Tottenham Hotspur at the end of last season. He has now signed a contract with Inter Miami that will…
Super Eagles invitee Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has revealed that he once stepped away from football for several years to learn the trade of barbing, uncertain whether a professional career in the sport would ever come to fruition. The 21-year-old midfielder shared his journey in an interview with the Nigeria Football Federation…
Noni Madueke has issued a bold warning to Arsenal’s Champions League and Premier League rivals after delivering a standout performance in the Gunners’ 3–0 win over Club Brugge, a result that sealed their perfect European group-stage record. The 21-year-old stole the spotlight with a brilliant brace, becoming the first Arsenal…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles winger, Anayo Iwuala, who currently plays for Al-Arabi Football Club of Kuwait, has joined the growing list of Nigerian internationals giving back to grassroots football. The Imo State–born star donated branded jerseys to the finalists of the 2025 Super Four Edition of the Anniversary Cup in Tarka…
Real Madrid suffered a costly 2–0 defeat at home to Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, ending the match with nine men after Fran García and Álvaro Carreras were both sent off. Celta’s Williot Swedberg delivered a superb second-half performance, scoring twice to hand Madrid their second league loss…
The 25th anniversary celebrations of the ECOWAS Parliament concluded on a lively note with a symbolic football match in Abuja, bringing together Members of Parliament, staff and partners in a show of solidarity and team spirit. The friendly match, featured mixed teams comprising parliamentarians, administrative staff, interpreters, interns and other…
Ferran Torres delivered a sensational first-half hat-trick as Barcelona powered past Real Betis in a thrilling 5–3 victory on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to four points. Lamine Yamal and Roony Bardghji added the remaining goals as Barça produced a dominant attacking display in Seville,…
Chelsea were forced to settle for a frustrating 0–0 draw against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, bringing an end to their run of scoring in every match since the opening weekend. Despite the goalless result, the Blues extended their unbeaten away streak in all competitions to seven games,…
