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Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
By Ayobami Okerinde FIFA on Wednesday confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative and effectively ending Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an accreditation notice issued to journalists ahead of the competition, the world football governing body outlined the tournament format […]
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Sunday, March 1st, 2026
By John Owen Nwachukwu Former Liverpool star, Rinsola Babajide said she changed her country of representation from England to Nigeria because she always wanted to play in the Women’s African Cup of Nations and she has Nigerian roots. Babajide was born in London and was part of the Young Lionesses team that won […]
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Football fans in Nigeria are anxiously awaiting FIFA’s decision on a controversial eligibility dispute involving the Super Eagles and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), following their dramatic African playoff final clash. Nigeria lost the decisive match 4–3 on penalties, a result that handed DR Congo a spot in the intercontinental playoffs scheduled […]
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Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in car crash, thanks Otedola, Dangote for support Anthony Joshua with Abdul Lateef “Latz” (right) and Sina “Evolve” Ghami Anthony Joshua has broken his silence following a devastating road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, sharing an emotional video message in their […]
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
African football’s governing body CAF said Monday “appropriate action” would be taken against “those found guilty” after chaotic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF though did not attribute blame to either Senegal or Morocco. In Sunday’s final, most of the Senegalese players walked off in protest when referee Jean-Jacques Ndala […]
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Monday, January 19th, 2026
Latest FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles jump 12 places, now Africa’s third best after AFCON success By Richard Ogunsile The Super Eagles of Nigeria have surged to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording an impressive 12-place climb following their strong showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]
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Monday, January 19th, 2026
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sent a cryptic message seemingly aimed at Morocco following fresh criticism of the host nation’s conduct at the just-concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nwabali’s post came amid backlash against Morocco despite being awarded the tournament’s Fair Play Award, after fans highlighted alleged tactics involving the removal of […]
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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Super Eagles thrash Algeria’s Desert Foxes 2-0 to reach AFCON Semi-final, to take on Morocco on Wednesday Nigeria’s forward #09 Victor Osimhen celebrates his goal with teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON […]
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Friday, January 9th, 2026
By Mike Oyebola Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been removed from officiating the quarter-final encounter between Nigeria and Algeria, DAILY POST reports. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, reportedly took the decision after it was discovered that Artan wore boots from a brand not approved by the tournament’s official sponsors during an earlier game. […]
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Nigeria’s midfielder #18 Raphael Onyedika celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with Nigeria’s forward #09 Victor Osimhen and Nigeria’s midfielder #10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group C football match between Uganda and Nigeria at Fes Stadium in Fes on December 30, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP) Raphael […]
