The Super Eagles have fallen eight spots in the most recent rating, which was made public yesterday by FIFA, the organisation that oversees international football, after a string of disappointing performances this month.The Super Eagles’ dismal performance in the last round of the 2025 AFCON qualifications cost them dearly, as
The National Sports Commission’s (NSC) chairperson, Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed his want for a strong legal framework to govern sports in Nigeria. According to him, this has become essential since the industry need a strong legal framework that reflects the modern aspect of sports growth, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
A victory at Anfield on Sunday would put Liverpool 11 points ahead of Manchester City. It is too early in the season to write off Pep Guardiola’s struggling team, according to Virgil van Dijk, who has warned that Manchester City “can turn it around at any moment.” City will be
Fabian Hurzeler, the manager of Brighton, says Evan Ferguson will not be leaving the team in January but needs to “accept” his role in the team Danny Welbeck, Georginio Rutter, and Joao Pedro appear to be in the lead in the striking hierarchy, and the Republic of Ireland international has
After being announced as Coventry City’s next manager, Frank Lampard is once again in the managerial hot seat. Since quitting his temporary position at Stamford Bridge at the end of the 2022–2023 season, the former Chelsea and England midfielder has been unemployed. He is now expected to make a comeback
Despite his difficult start, former Super Eagles midfielder Sylvanus Okpala has supported Victor Boniface to be successful with the Nigeria national team.Despite scoring eight goals in 15 games for Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season, the striker’s performance for Nigeria has fallen short of Nigerians’ expectations.Recall that the 23-year-old had a
After missing a penalty in the 2-0 loss to Liverpool, Kylian Mbappe is lacking confidence, according to Carlo Ancelotti, who also stated that Real Madrid would help him through his “difficult moment.”Mbappe’s problems since joining Real Madrid in the summer persisted as Conor Bradley sent him off the pitch before
A three-year match ban was imposed on an Arsenal supporter who used social media to criticize midfielder Thomas Partey based on his race.Charles Ogunmilade, 28, acknowledged attacking the Gunners player for missing a goal during the team’s 3-3 draw with Southampton on April 21 of last year by posting a
Guardiola is confident that despite Manchester City’s worrying run of five straight losses, they can still accomplish “very good things” this season.In the Champions League, City takes on Feyenoord of the Netherlands tonight in an attempt to win a game for the first time since late October, but Guardiola is
Rt. Honourable Dennis Idahosa, Edo State Deputy Governor, has reiterated that the state government will continue to sponsor Bendel Insurance and has tasked the Edo Arsenals to demonstrate thanks by churning out great performances in their upcoming games. Hon. Idahosa acknowledged that he was watching Insurance FC for the first