Everything you need to know about the African play-offs
The first round of CAF qualifying for FIFA World Cup 26™ came to a thrilling conclusion on Tuesday, 14 October....
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Mamelodi Sundowns star Thapelo anticipates tough test against Remo Stars in CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thapelo Morena is anticipating a very tough test against Remo Stars in the CAF Champions League second...
English-Nigerian forward Tyrique George happy to play ‘anywhere’ for Chelsea
Chelsea youngster Tyrique George says he is happy to play in any position that helps the team, as he continues...
Nigeria cancel friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia
Nigeria Football Federation have canceled their scheduled friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia next month. The move stem from the Super...
‘I didn’t love losing my Liverpool record to English-Nigerian sensation Rio Ngumoha’ – Woodburn
Salford City defender Ben Woodburn has praised Liverpool prodigy Rio Ngumoha despite losing his long-held record as the club’s youngest-ever...
Former Nigeria Keeper Idah Peterside urges caution ahead of World Cup playoff
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Idah Peterside has issues a strong warning to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 World Cup...
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle hails Victor Osimhen as BEST striker in the world after netting hat-trick against Benin
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has lauded Victor Osimhen, describing him as the best striker in the world after netting a stunning...
English-Nigerian Dele Alli’s Wrexham dream ends as club fills final squad spot with Rathbone
Wrexham have ended speculation linking them with a move for midfielder Dele Alli, officially confirming that their final available squad...
‘Everyone likes Chido Obi’ – Wes Brown tips Danish-Nigerian forward for big future at Manchester United
Manchester United legend Wes Brown has revealed that everyone within the club holds rising teenage striker Chido Obi in high...
‘Some stories are written by God’ – Akor Adams recounts how Victor Osimhen inspired him six years ago
Nigeria forward Akor Adams has shared a remarkable story of how his senior compatriot Victor Osimhen inspired him six years...
Egypt and Nigeria are Africa’s best attacking teams – Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has hailed Egypt and Nigeria as the two most dangerous attacking sides on the continent,...
Eric Sekou Chelle revives Nigeria’s Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Eric Sekou Chelle has reignited Nigeria’s World Cup dream by guiding the Super Eagles back to winning form in the...
‘We’re ready for every challenge’ – Troost-Ekong hits back at Aubameyang ahead of World Cup play-off showdown
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has responded with confidence to Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the build-up to next month’s high-stakes World...
Benin coach Gernot Rohr reflects on handing Victor Osimhen debut Nigeria call up, happy with progress
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has reflected on handing striker Victor Osimhen his maiden Nigeria call up, while expressing joy about...
Victor Osimhen closing in on Nigeria’s all-time topscorer record
Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen continues to write his name in the history books following his heroics on final day of...
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle hails Victor Osimhen as ‘best striker’ in the world
Head coach of the Nigeria national team, Eric Chelle has hailed Victor Osimhen as the best the striker in the...
Nigeria deserves a place at 2026 World Cup – President Bola Tinibu
Nigeria president, Bola Tinibu insists the Super Eagles deserves a place at the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament, to be...
Nigeria president Bola Tinibu vows support as Super Eagles strive to secure World Cup qualification
Nigeria president, Bola Tinibu has vowed government support for the Super Eagles in their quest to secure qualification to the...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria won’t have it easy in the playoffs – Ex-Super forward Victor Ikpeba
Former Nigerian forward Victor Ikpeba has charged the Super Eagles to prepare for a tough challenge in the African playoffs...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon set for epic showdown in African playoffs
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon will compete in the...