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…
Senegal PM to visit Morocco after football unrest
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will begin an official visit to Morocco on Monday, after fans from his country were detained in incidents there at the Africa Cup of Nations football final, officials said. Eighteen Senegalese supporters remain in pre‑trial…
Black Queens coach embarks on Malta scouting mission ahead of Women’s AFCON
Black Queens coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, has embarked on a scouting mission in Malta to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The visit is part of the technical team’s strategy to identify and…
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria crash
The British heavyweight sustained injuries in a car crash that killed two of his friends. Anthony Joshua holds his gloved fists to his head after a boxing match Authorities believe Anthony Joshua and the others were speeding and had burst…
Jake Paul Announces Retirement from Boxing After Loss to Anthony Joshua
Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul has announced his retirement from professional boxing, according to sources close to the fighter. The decision follows Paul’s devastating defeat to former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, a bout that reportedly prompted serious reflection on…