President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–1 victory over Gabon in Thursday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a symbol of Nigeria’s resilient spirit.The President’s message is contained in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, shortly after
The National Chairman of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Samuel Ikpea, is optimistic about the Super Eagles qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a recent interview, he mentioned that the supporters club is celebrating its 70th anniversary and is excitedly preparing for an important playoff match. The
West Ham has played 810 minutes of Premier League football this season, but they have only been in winning positions for a little over 25 minutes. This means they are only winning 3.1% of the time, which really shows how tough things are for the club right now. Nuno Espirito
Despite a convincing 4-0 win over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, the Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and Frank Onyeka’s goal secured the vital victory for Nigeria, but it was not enough, as South Africa also defeated Rwanda
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Lesotho 2–1 on Friday in Polokwane, keeping their hopes alive for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory places Nigeria third in Group C with 14 points. Benin Republic, who secured a 1–0 win over Rwanda in Kigali, remain top of the group
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has issued a strong penalty to the South African Football Association (SAFA) for using an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in a game against Lesotho on March 21, 2025. This game was part of the early rounds for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Consequently, the match in
North Londoners left it late to snatch victory on Tyneside Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, praised his team for their impressive performance in a recent match against Newcastle. He highlighted that they reached a “different level” which helped them narrow the gap to the top of the Premier League,
France international and PSG winger, Ousmane Dembele, has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual accolade. The announcement was made on Monday night at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, where football’s biggest stars gathered to celebrate the outstanding performers of the past year.
Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, has accused the Spanish national team of not taking care of Lamine Yamal during the recent international break. As a result, Yamal will be unavailable in Barcelona’s La Liga game against Valencia on Sunday. Yamal, 18, played for Spain in their World Cup qualifiers against
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Tuchel insists that England will be ‘underdogs’ in 2026 World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has labeled England as “underdogs” as they gear up for the upcoming World Cup in North America, highlighting that their success hinges on team unity. Even though they are viewed as favorites for the tournament, the back-to-back European Championship finalists are adopting a careful stance towards qualification. With