Nicolas Jackson declined to have a private conversation with me – John Obi Mikel
Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that Senegalese forward Nicolas Jackson turned down his attempt to...
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‘We must stay focused’ – Eric Chelle charges Super Eagles ahead of Lesotho clash
The head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has called for focus ahead of their clash against Lesotho in...
English-Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli resumes training after Como exit amid breakup and music buzz
Dele Alli has returned to individual training following his release from Italian side Como, as his former partner Cindy Kimberly...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: ‘We will fight till the end’ – Troost-Ekong ahead of final round of games
Nigeria Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has indicated that the team will fight until the end of the 2026 FIFA...
Coach Bankole Olowookere names 21 players for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
Head coach Bankole Olowookere has unveiled his 21-player squad for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, as...
‘They are baseless’ – Augustine Eguavoen rubbishes rumours of interest in Super Eagles job
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, has stressed that he is not interested in becoming the...
‘He was lucky to stay on’ – Clattenburg says Nigeria’s Christantus Uche escaped red card in Crystal Palace defeat
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has said that Crystal Palace’s Nigerian forward, Christantus Uche, was fortunate to avoid a...
Do-or-die clash: Nigeria face Lesotho in must-win World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup faces a critical test on Friday when they take on...
Troost-Ekong confident as Nigeria prepares for Lesotho clash
Nigeria’s Super Eagles must win their remaining two qualifiers to keep 2026 World Cup hopes alive, and captain William Troost-Ekong...
Dutch-Nigerian forward Joshua Zirkzee linked with Everton move from Manchester United
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee could be on his way out of Old Trafford as reports link him with a...
Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey downplays pressure ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria international Calvin Bassey has downplayed pressure ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualification games against Lesotho and Benin....
We’ll fight until the end – Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong not giving up on World Cup qualification
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong insists his outfit will fight until the end in their quest to secure qualification to the...
Galatasaray reignite interest in Nigeria star Ademola Lookman ahead of winter window
Turkish giants, Galatasaray have reopened transfer talks with Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, with hopes of securing his signature in the...
U20 World Cup: Nigeria coach Aliyu Zubairu shoulders responsibility for heavy defeat against Argentina
Head coach of the Nigeria U20 team, Aliyu Zubairu, has shouldered full responsibility following his outfit embarrassing defeat against Argentina....
Benin’s Andreas Hountondji returns from injury ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers
Benin striker Andreas Hountondji has returned to full fitness ahead of two decisive World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and...
All focus on Lesotho game before we turn attention to Benin – Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi
Assistant captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Wilfred Ndidi, has urged his teammates to focus on their upcoming 2026 FIFA World...
2025 FIFA U20 World Cup: Nigeria eliminated after 4-0 defeat to Argentina
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have crashed out of the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup following a heavy defeat to...
‘If there is a team that deserves to go to the World Cup, it is South Africa’ – Hugo Broos
The head coach of the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, Hugo Broos, has opined that his team deserves to qualify...
Liverpool and Arsenal among clubs keeping tabs on German-Nigerian forward Karim Adeyemi
Several English Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing German forward of Nigerian descent, Karim Adeyemi. Adeyemi’s standout performances...
Africa’s giants in final push for 2026 World Cup spots: Egypt, Algeria and Ghana closing in
The battle for Africa’s remaining places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its decisive chapter, with Egypt, Algeria,...