Mikel Obi insists AFCON 2025 triumph cannot erase Nigeria’s World Cup qualification failure
Former Chelsea star Mikel Obi has criticized Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup tournament, insisting AFCON 2025...
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Mikel Obi blames Nigeria Football Federation for Super Eagles World Cup qualification failure
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has attributed the Super Eagles 2026 World Cup qualification setback to the Nigeria Football...
Swiss-Nigeria defender Manuel Akanji expresses desire for permanent move to Inter Milan
Switzerland international of Nigerian descent Manuel Akanji has set his sights on a permanent move to Inter Milan, expressing his...
Nigeria star Victor Osimhen cools down injury fears
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has allayed fears over a serious injury after being substituted in the 2026 World Cup playoff...
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan names Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Morocco as 2025 AFCON favourites
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has tipped Nigeria, Morocco and Ivory Coast as the frontrunners for the 2025 Africa...
Chiamaka Nnadozie has reached an incredible milestone, winning her third straight Africa Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award at the...
Super Falcons claim third consecutive CAF Women’s National Team of the Year award
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have once again cemented their dominance in African women’s football, winning the CAF Women’s National Team of...
Africa’s growing confidence redefines its rivalry with Brazil
Tunisia’s 1–1 draw with Brazil in Lille has reinforced a striking shift in international football: African teams no longer approach...
DR Congo official rubbishes ‘voodoo’ claims by Nigeria coach Eric Chelle in World Cup playoff
Team Manager of the DR Congo national team, Dodo Landu has downplayed ‘voodoo’ claims by Nigeria coach Eric Chelle in...
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong reportedly considering international retirement
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong is reportedly considering retiring from international football following their painful elimination from the 2026 World Cup...
Karim Adeyemi opens door to Arsenal move despite Manchester United talks
Germany forward of Nigerian descent Karim Adeyemi is reportedly interested in joining English outfit Arsenal. The forward remains under contract...
Dutch striker of Nigerian descent Emanuel Emegha has disclosed that he had no idea RC Strasbourg was based in France...
Nigeria and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen out for two games
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Galatasaray’s upcoming games against Genclerbirligi and Union Saint Gilloise due to...
DR Congo moves straight into Intercontinental playoff final after African triumph
DR Congo heads into the final stage of the 2026 intercontinental playoff after defeating Nigeria in the African playoff. The...
The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called on the Super Eagles to redirect their efforts toward the 2025...
Nigeria mourns the passing of Lawrence Onweazu Okonji at 83
Nigeria is mourning the death of Lawrence Onweazu Okonji, one of the nation’s most admired early-era football figures, following confirmation...
“We did everything we could” – Calvin Bassey insists after Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup heartbreak
Calvin Bassey has expressed his disappointment following Nigeria’s painful exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, insisting that the...
Victor Anichebe criticizes Nigeria Football Federation after World Cup heartbreak
Former Super Eagles star Victor Anichebe launched a strong criticism of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after Nigeria failed for...
Nigerians have every right to be very upset with us – Frank Onyeka after World Cup playoff setback
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka insists Nigerians have every right to be upset following their 2026 World Cup qualification failure....
Nigeria’s Esther Okoronkwo fumes over CAF Women’s Player of the Year final shortlist snub
The Super Eagles of Nigeria attacker Esther Okoronkwo has expressed her displeasure after being left out of the CAF Women’s...