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It was another action-packed weekend for Nigerian players across Europe and beyond, defined by historic milestones, debut goals and decisive moments, as Victor Osimhen reached his 200th career goal and Joy Omewa made an instant…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have earned N3.56b for finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the bronze medal play-off in Casablanca, The PUNCH reports. The match ended 0–0 in regulation…
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to join Qatari club Al Ahli SC from Al Kholood, DAILY POST reports. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano confirmed Troost-Ekong’s imminent departure on Monday. “Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong is signing in Qatar for…
A former England striker Alan Shearer has criticised the decision to book Diogo Dalot during Sunday’s Manchester derby, insisting the challenge should have earned a red card. Speaking to BBC Sport on Monday, Shearer said: “I think VAR got that…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles recorded a major rise in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking released on Monday, climbing 12 places to 26th globally and third on the continent. The big leap comes on the heels of their strong showing at…
Morocco captain, Achraf Hakimi, has come under criticism following a controversial moment involving Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy during the chaotic 2025 AFCON final between both teams. Video footage circulating on social media captured Hakimi picking up Mendy’s towel and throwing…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on the football governing body’s website on Monday, marking a remarkable 12-place jump. The team climbed from 38th following an impressive outing at the 2025…
Nigeria’s Olumide Oyedeji has been elected Secretary General of the World Olympians Association after polling 55 votes out of the 106 valid votes cast. He secured 51.89 per cent of the votes to defeat Salvador Salguero of El Salvador and…
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has told the Confederation of African Football, CAF, that he does not agree with the idea of a third-place game at the Africa Cup of Nations. Even though Nigeria won a penalty shootout against Egypt…
Real Madrid and Morocco winger Brahim Diaz has issued a heartfelt apology to fans following a missed penalty in the AFCON final against Senegal, a moment that ultimately cost Morocco the title. In a post shared via Fabrizio Romano on…
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has declared that Nasarawa United deserved their victory over his team. Mohammed’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Nasarawa United at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. He admitted that his team started slowly,…
Marc Guéhi has completed a high-profile move to Manchester City, joining from Crystal Palace on a long-term contract that runs until June 2031. The England international brings an end to his four-year spell at Selhurst Park, where he established himself…
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle, will soon meet with officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to discuss his future, DAILY POST reports. Chelle reportedly has several offers to consider after guiding the Super Eagles to a respectable third…
The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup took another major step toward its historic conclusion on Monday with the unveiling of the tournament’s new trophy, which will be lifted by the winners of FIFA’s first global women’s club competition. According to a…
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has reacted to the chaos that broke out during the 2025 AFCON final match on Sunday. Tensions broke out at the stadium in Rabat as Senegal won 1-0 against Morocco. The decisive moment came when the…
Former Nigeria internationals Daniel Amokachi and Obi Mikel have reacted to Brahim Diaz’s missed penalty in Morocco’s defeat to Senegal. It was a golden opportunity to end his country’s 50-year wait to lift the Afcon trophy. But Diaz, whose five…
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