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In a swift and coordinated diplomatic effort, the Nigerian Mission in Luanda, Angola, under the directive of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has successfully facilitated the timely return of the Super Eagles to Uyo ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept their hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 alive on Thursday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in a Group C qualifier played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. Osimhen and Troost-Ekong Return as Nigeria Dominates Early Play Head coach…
Akor Adams earns first call-up as Nigeria look to revive World Cup hopes after FIFA sanctions shake up Group C standings Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic scheduled for October. The…
FIFA has officially unveiled Trionda, the high-tech match ball designed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The launch took place at a special event in New York on Thursday. Designed once again by Adidas, FIFA’s official match ball supplier…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated that football “cannot solve geopolitical problems” as the organization faces mounting pressure to suspend Israel over its military actions in Gaza. During a meeting of the FIFA Council, Infantino addressed the growing calls for action against Israel by emphasizing FIFA’s core mission of promoting…
Bafana Bafana handed 3-0 defeat; drop to second in Group C of African qualifiers FIFA has awarded Lesotho a 3-0 win over South Africa after the latter fielded an ineligible player during their 2026 World Cup qualifying match held on March 21 in Polokwane. South Africa had initially won…
Liverpool’s flawless start to the Premier League season came crashing down on Saturday as Crystal Palace sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park, leaving the Eagles as the only unbeaten team in the league. Palace extended their club-record unbeaten run to 18 matches across all competitions, including three against…
Ruben Amorim admits he is still unsure what to expect from his inconsistent Manchester United side, ahead of Saturday’s crucial Premier League clash against Brentford in London. The Portuguese manager, under pressure following a turbulent 10-month tenure at Old Trafford, stressed the need for urgency and momentum as United aim…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared full support for Nigeria’s official bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, describing the effort as a “dream that must become reality.” In a statement shared on his official X account on Wednesday, the President emphasized the historic significance of bringing the Games to…
Gabriel Martinelli struck a dramatic 95th-minute equaliser to rescue Arsenal from defeat against Premier League rivals Manchester City in a pulsating clash at the Emirates on Sunday. Erling Haaland had given City an early lead, but Pep Guardiola’s unusually cautious substitutions culminating in the withdrawal of his star striker invited…
