Category: Football

Nigeria’s journey toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Sunday night after the Super Eagles fell to the Democratic Republic of Congo in a dramatic CAF playoff final decided by penalties. The highly anticipated fixture, played with World Cup qualification on the line, saw Nigeria draw first blood. Midfielder Frank Onyeka gave […]

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The national team missed out on the last edition held in Qatar and is now relying on the playoff route to reach next year’s finals after failing to qualify automatically. The West African side demonstrated their […]

Nigerian forward Gift Monday played a pivotal role in Washington Spirit’s qualification for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship final after scoring in their victory over Portland Thorns. Monday put the Spirit ahead in the 23rd minute, continuing her standout season with what became her 12th league goal. The 24-year-old has been one of […]

Nigeria’s football fraternity is grieving the passing of Lawrence Onweazu Okonji, a former Green Eagles striker, who died at the age of 83. Okonji, regarded as one of the prominent forwards of his era, earned his first call-up to the national team in 1963 and remained an active international until 1973. His decade-long stint with […]

Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham are keeping close tabs on Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window, as the 25-year-old continues to attract interest from across the Premier League. Semenyo signed a new five-year deal with Bournemouth over the summer, despite reported approaches from clubs including Tottenham and Manchester United. His decision […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s night turned sour in Dublin as Portugal suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland in 2026 World Cup qualifying, with the 40-year-old superstar receiving a red card that could jeopardize his participation in the start of the tournament. The Portugal captain was dismissed in the second half for elbowing Irish defender […]

Strasbourg forward Emanuel Emegha has officially closed the door on any future with the Super Eagles after making his competitive debut for the Netherlands. The 22-year-old striker featured for the Dutch national team in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Poland in Warsaw on Friday night. Emegha, who captains Strasbourg and is set to […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the African section of the 2026 World Cup playoff, with the winner advancing to the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026 for a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The Super […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured a thrilling 4-1 victory over Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, booking their spot in the final. The first half ended goalless, but Sevilla forward Akor Adams broke the deadlock for Nigeria in the 78th minute. Gabon fought back late in […]

Victor Osimhen has been hailed as the most valuable player in Turkey’s Super Lig by Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek, following reports that the Nigerian striker could now command a €150m transfer fee. The 26-year-old forward joined Galatasaray permanently last summer from Napoli for €75m after an impressive loan spell, setting a record as the most […]