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Former Nigerian international and African Player of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, has called for the inclusion of fresh talents in the Super Eagles squad. His remarks followed Nigeria's unexpected 2-1 defeat to Rwanda's Amavubi in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Monday night. Reacting during a TV interview, Ikpeba expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's performance and the result. The match […]

Lobi Stars' technical adviser, Daniel Amokachi, has vowed that the team will continue to fight and improve their performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League(NPFL) this season. Despite a challenging start to the 2024/25 campaign, the Makurdi-based club suffered their sixth defeat of the season against Sunshine Stars in Akure on Sunday. Amokachi emphasized the need to reassess and address weaknesses as the team looks ahead to their next match […]

Ikorodu City captain Waliu Ojetoye has hailed the team’s South West derby victory over Shooting Stars. The Oga Boys extended their winning streak to three games following a 2-1 win over Shooting Stars on Sunday. Anthony Okachi opened scoring for Shooting Stars in the first half Ikorodu City, however, rallied through goals from Shola Adelani and Rivio Ayemwenre. Ojetoye expressed gratitude to the fans for their support throughout the encounter.

The Super Eagles secured a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium on Thursday in Abidjan. The result keeps Augustine Eguavoen's team unbeaten in the qualifiers, despite conceding their first goal in the campaign. Team captain William Troost-Ekong expressed satisfaction with the outcome, noting that qualifying for AFCON 2025 was their main goal as he added that the team […]

Edo Queens were held to a 0-0 draw by Egypt’s FC Masar in their 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League Group B clash in Casablanca on Wednesday. The Nigerian champions maintained the top spot in Group B with four points from two games though FC Masar have the same points but with an inferior goal difference. Holders of the CAF women's champions, Mamelodi Sundowns got their campaign back on track with […]

Bright Osayi-Samuel is targeting a return to England with Aston Villa, Crystal and Everton keen on his services. The Nigerian is into the final months of his contract with Turkish Super Lig club, Fenerbahce. The 26-year-old is demanding a pay rise to sign a contract extension with the Yellow Canaries. Osayi-Samuel, according to reports wants a return to England because of his Girlfriend, who he plans to marry soon. The […]

Abia Warriors defender Collins Nwoburuoke has pleaded with the club supporters following the team’s back-to-back defeats in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Umuahia-based club lost their last two games against Heartland and Lobi Stars, respectively. Abia Warriors also dropped to 13th position on the NPFL table following the defeats. Nwoburuoke assured the fans of the team’s commitment and resolve to battle on all fronts for positive results going […]

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer including Levi Colwill, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Aaron Ramsdale and Declan Rice are the eight players that have pulled out of the England squad as a result of injuries. This means they will not take part in England’s UEFA Nations League fixtures this month. Meanwhile, the likes of Morgan Rogers, Jarrod Bowen, Jarrad Branthwaite, Tino Livramento, and James Trafford have […]

10 players have arrived Benin Republic camp in Abidjan ahead of the clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Cheetahs opened camp for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday five encounter on Sunday. According to the Benin Football Federation (BFF), eight more players are expected in camp on Monday (today). Gernot Rohr’s side will host the Super Eagles at the Felix Houphet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Thursday. […]