Nigeria and Benin clash in high-stakes 2026 World Cup qualifier
Nigeria and Benin will face each other this Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time at the Godswill...
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Gernot Rohr backs Benin to seal historic World Cup qualification
Gernot Rohr believes Benin stand on the verge of history as they prepare for a decisive World Cup qualifier against...
Kano Pillars deducted 3 points, fined ₦9.5m after fan violence in 1-1 draw against Shooting Stars
Nigerian Premier League side Kano Pillars have been hit with severe sanctions following the violent scenes that erupted during their...
Bendel Insurance FC appoint former Nigeria star Kennedy Boboye as new technical director
Nigeria Premier League outfit Bendel Insurance FC have confirmed former Super Eagles star Kennedy Boboye as their new technical director....
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Benin coach Rohr sees advantage ahead of Nigeria clash
Benin coach Gernot Rohr believes his side holds a crucial advantage heading into their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Ademola Lookman to miss Nigeria v Benin encounter due to suspension
The Super Eagles have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Group C race wide open ahead final round of games – Nigeria legend Chigozie Agbim
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim has weighed in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race, declaring that the...
Kano Pillars General Manager Ahmed Musah renders apology after pitch invasion incident in league match
Kano Pillars General Manager Ahmed Musah has issued an apology following a violent pitch invasion by the club’s fans during...
‘Our passion should lift the club’s image, not stain it’ – Kano Pillars GM Ahmed Musa reacts to violence in Shooting Stars game
Kano Pillars General Manager, Ahmed Musa, has condemned in strong terms the violent scenes that disrupted their Nigeria Premier League...
Nigeria: Violence mars Kano Pillars vs Shooting Stars clash
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) was thrown into disrepute on Sunday, October 12, 2025, after violent scenes erupted during...
We will give everything against Nigeria to ensure Benin qualify for the World Cup – Steve Mounie
The captain of Benin, Steve Mounie, has indicated that every player in camp is ready to give everything to ensure...
Nigeria safely arrives in Uyo for final World Cup qualifier after mid-air scare
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have safely arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, for their crucial final 2026 World Cup qualifier...
FIFA imposes transfer ban on Nigerian outfit Heartland FC over unpaid debt to ex-midfielder Roland Koffi
Nigeria outfit Heartland FC has been slapped with a transfer ban due to unresolved financial obligations owed to former midfielder...
Benin’s Cheetahs arrive in Uyo with eyes on historic World Cup qualification
Benin’s national team have landed in Uyo, Nigeria, determined to seize a place in history as they prepare for a...
Nigeria: Quick-thinking pilot saves Super Eagles From mid-air scare in Angola
Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, escaped a serious scare on Saturday when their chartered plane was forced to...
Super Eagles stranded in Angola after aircraft suffers mid-air windscreen crack
The Super Eagles’ journey back to Nigeria faced an unexpected setback when their chartered ValueJet aircraft developed a cracked windscreen...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: William Troost-Ekong issues warning to Benin after crucial win over Lesotho
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has fired a warning shot at Benin Republic ahead of their decisive World Cup qualifier in Uyo,...
Wahbi Khazri dismisses Akor Adams’ harassment claims at Montpellier
Wahbi Khazri has firmly rejected Akor Adams’ claims of psychological abuse during his time at Montpellier, calling the Nigerian striker’s...
Troost-Ekong rallies Super Eagles to finish 2026 World Cup qualifies strongly after Lesotho win
Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, William Troost-Ekong, has charged his teammates to aim for a strong finish to...
Qualifying for 2026 FIFA World Cup no longer in our hands – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has painfully admitted that the chances of the Bafana Bafana qualifying for the 2026...