Former Super Eagles Coach Onigbinde Dies At 88
A former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, has died at the age of 88. His family confirmed his passing on Monday through a WhatsApp broadcast message signed by Bolade Adesuyi, a member of the family. The broadcast message read, “With…
Africa Has the Potential to Be the World’s Most Powerful Region – Lewis Hamilton
Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has spoken passionately about Africa’s potential and the need for its leaders to reclaim the continent’s resources. In recent comments, he described Africa as “the most beautiful part of the world” and expressed frustration that…
2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigress to face Germany, France, others
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have discovered their opponents in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament. The draw for the competition took place on Wednesday. D’Tigress, who are the reigning African champions will face Colombia, the Philippines, Germany, South Korea…
Nigerian-born British YouTuber KSI buys former EFL club
Nigerian-born British YouTuber KSI buys former EFL club KSI has announced he has purchased former English Football League club Dagenham & Redbridge F.C., outlining an ambitious long-term plan to take the side to the Premier League. Formed in 1992, the…
Super Eagles Miss Out on 2026 World Cup as FIFA Confirms DR Congo’s Play-Off Spot
Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the final list of countries qualified for the intercontinental play-offs was released by football’s global governing body, FIFA. The updated list confirms that…
Senegal President To Issue Formal Apology To Moroco Following Fans’ Sentencing
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is preparing to send an official apology letter to His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco following the recent sentencing of several Senegalese supporters in Morocco. The fans were arrested after incidents during the 2025…
World Cup closed chapter, FIFA to decide our petition against DR Congo – Dikko
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has said that the fate of the Super Eagles as it concerns the 2026 World Cup rests with FIFA amid protest over DR Congo’s alleged use of ineligible players in the…
Why Nigerian referees are missing in major CAF, FIFA tournaments
For the 19th straight year, no Nigerian referee or assistant referee has been selected to officiate in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), raising concerns among football stakeholders. The recently concluded AFCON 2025—widely regarded by enthusiasts as the most…
Atletico Madrid Announces The Signing Of Nigerian Winger Ademola Lookman
Atletico Madrid Announces The Signing Of Nigerian Winger Ademola Lookman Atlético Madrid have announced the signing of Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, on a permanent transfer from Atalanta.Atlético de Madrid and Atalanta have agreed on the transfer of Ademola Lookman,…
JUST IN: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father dies in road accident
Ndidi’s club, Besiktas, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement released on Tuesday via their official X account. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a fatal…