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Lesotho Draw More Like Defeat For Super Eagles, Says Dosu

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AFCON: Tinubu Lauds Super Eagles' Resolute Performance

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Joseph Dosu, on Thursday, said the 1-1 draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho is like a defeat for Nigeria. The Eagles forced Lesotho to a draw at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Thursday as they came from behind in their Group C opener of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Motlomelo Mkhwanazi put the...

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Didn’t Underrate Lesotho — Ajayi

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Didn’t Underrate Lesotho — Ajayi

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi claimed the team didn’t underrate Lesotho in Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Ajayi and his teammates laboured to a 1-1 draw against the Likuena at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The 30-year-old claimed the Super Eagles prepared hard for the game but were let down by their poor finishing. READ ALSO: Lesotho Draw More Like...

Mikel Obi Criticizes Extended Family Members Requesting Constant Financial Assistance

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Mikel Obi Criticizes Extended Family Members Requesting Constant Financial Assistance

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel John Obi, has observed that entitled families are more prevalent in Africa. He pointed out that if one family member achieves financial stability, there is often a tendency for others in the family to relent in their daily efforts, placing the responsibility of financial provisions on the successful family member. During an interview with fellow footballer, Rio Ferdinand,...

Everton Lost 10 Points For Violating Premier League Financial Regulations

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Everton’s 10-Point Deduction Reduced After Appea10-Point Deduction

Everton have been docked 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules, the English top flight announced on Friday. The league referred Everton to an independent commission in March for an alleged breach of its profitability and sustainability rules (PSRs). Clubs are allowed to lose a maximum £105 million ($130 million) over a three-year period or face sanctions. Read also: Mikel Obi...

2026 WCQ: Don’t Blame Uzoho For Zimbabwe’s Goal — Emeka Amadi

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AFCON 2025: Uzoho Listed Among 28-man Squad, Ready For International Duty

Former Nigeria international Emeka Amadi has absorbed Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho of any blame for Zimbabwe’s goal in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Rwanda. Uzoho once again came under heavy criticism after conceding from a long-range free-kick in the first half. The embattled goalkeeper almost gifted Zimbabwe a second goal late in the game after fumbling a cross...

Newcastle Can’t Win Any Trophy With Kids, Says Enrique

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Newcastle Can’t Win Any Trophy With Kids, Says Enrique

Former Newcastle United defender Jose Enrique has a warning for his old club. The former Magpies and Liverpool star has spoken about Newcastle’s reliance on their young players. Manager Eddie Howe has often utilized the youth in his squad to cover for injured or out-of-form first-teamers. However, Enrique believes they may need more quality if they are to thrive in the Champions...

2026 WCQ: Peseiro Not Bringing Out The Best From Super Eagles – Unuanel

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AFCON 2023: Peseiro Reveals When Iheanacho, Moffi Will Arrive Super Eagles Camp

Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel has insisted that the Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro is not doing enough to help Nigeria’s quest of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made this known on the backdrop of Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on Sunday in the qualifying series. In a chat with Completesports.com, Unuanel stated that Peseiro’s inability to bring...

Peseiro Restates Commitment To Super Eagles

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Peseiro Restates Commitment To Super Eagles

Peseiro restates commitment to Super Eagles, denies Zamalek links Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro has debunked reports that he has applied to coach Egyptian club, Zamalek SC. The 63-year-old was said to have submitted his CV to the Zamalek management for the vacant coaching job. Peseiro however said his focus is on the Super Eagles job. “At present, all my focus is on...

2026 WCQ: Argentina Defeats Brazil 1-0

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2026 WCQ: Argentina Defeats Brazil 1-0

Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick-off to be delayed. A 63rd-minute header from veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi secured victory for Argentina as the world champions bounced back from last week’s defeat to Uruguay to beat their bitter South American rivals. The win at Rio’s iconic...

Transfer: Napoli May Sell Osimhen For €120m Next Summer

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Transfer: Napoli May Sell Osimhen For €120m Next Summer

Napoli may sell their talismanic striker, Victor Osimhen for around €120m, according to transfer expert, Ben Jacobs. Osimhen has failed to sign a contract extension and will have one year remaining on his deal next summer. Premier League clubs Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the Nigeria international. In an interview with GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs said Osimhen’s price tag...

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