Ahead of the Boxing Day games, Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has declared war against their London rival Chelsea. Fulham will be away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday with the aim of ending the 45 years Boxing Day games jinx against the Blues. The Nigerian International admitted that the Blues got talented … Continue reading EPL: Iwobi Declare War on Chelsea
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Morocco 2025: Ekong, Aina, Simon, Ndidi, 19 others to battle Benin Republic, Rwanda
Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying … Continue reading Morocco 2025: Ekong, Aina, Simon, Ndidi, 19 others to battle Benin Republic, Rwanda
Morocco 2025: Eguavoen to lead Eagles, as German tax laws botch NFF, Labbadia deal
Stringent regulations of German tax authorities have conspired to abort the agreement between the Nigeria Football Federation and Coach Bruno Labbadia for the latter to mount the saddle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men Team, Super Eagles. “We have been on the tax issue for the past three days, and I told him … Continue reading Morocco 2025: Eguavoen to lead Eagles, as German tax laws botch NFF, Labbadia deal
Onuachu Recovers from Injury
Injured Nigeria's Super Eagles and Southampton striker Paul Onuachu has recovered from injury and is prepared to face Tottenham Hotspurs this weekend. The Nigerian International got injured in a premier league game against Liverpool and he was unable to complete the game. The Saints boss Russell Martins on Friday confirmed that Onuachu is back in … Continue reading Onuachu Recovers from Injury
Transfer Update: Iheanacho set for Sevilla switch
Out of contract Nigeria's Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho is on the verge of joining Spanish La Liga side Sevilla. Iheanacho departed the English Premier League side Leicester City at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract. According to the update from the Spanish side, the club hierarchy is set to … Continue reading Transfer Update: Iheanacho set for Sevilla switch
Eagles slip up in World Cup qualifying race with defeat to Cheetahs
Eagles slip up in World Cup qualifying race with defeat to Cheetahs By: Lanre Tinuolaji Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes hang in the balance after a 1-2 loss to Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan on Monday. Raphael Onyedika put the Eagles in front after 28 minutes when he cleverly … Continue reading Eagles slip up in World Cup qualifying race with defeat to Cheetahs
World Cup group is tricky, unpredictable, declares Hugo Broos
World Cup group is tricky, unpredictable, declares Hugo Broos by: Lanre Tinuolaji The coach of the senior national team of South African Bafana Banana, Hugo Broos has said that Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is a tricky Group, unpredictable, and should not be underrated. The group comprises Lesotho, Rwanda, Benin, South Africa, … Continue reading World Cup group is tricky, unpredictable, declares Hugo Broos
Eagles and Bafana stifle themselves to 1-1 draw in Uyo
Eagles and Bafana Stifle Themselves to 1-1 draw in Uyo by: Lanre Tinuolaji Nigeria and South Africa picked up a point each in their much-publicised clash in Uyo on Friday, to leave less-fancied Lesotho perched on top of Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualification series. AFCON bronze medallist South Africa drew … Continue reading Eagles and Bafana stifle themselves to 1-1 draw in Uyo