New Eagles Squad Excites Wizkid
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has expressed his satisfaction with the Super Eagles’ preparation ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali. The team, now under the leadership of newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle, held its first training session on Tuesday afternoon. Reacting to the new squad, Wizkid took to his X handle on...
”Milan Reignite Onyedika Interest” — Report
Serie A giants AC Milan have reignited their pursuit of Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika ahead of the summer transfer window. The Rossoneri, seven-time UEFA Champions League winners, have reportedly opened discussions with Club Brugge as they look to bring the Nigerian midfielder to Italy. Milan had previously shown interest in Onyedika last summer but failed to meet Club Brugge’s €24m valuation. According...
Ekong Keen To Restore Eagle’s W’Cup Hopes With Rwanda Win
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed determination to secure a crucial victory against Rwanda in Friday’s World Cup qualifier at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, insisting that the team is focused on restoring Nigeria’s campaign. "We read about that in some places, but we are not bothered. I was part of the last game in Kigali, which ended scoreless, but...
Barcelona To Stay At Olympic Stadium Amid Camp Nou Upgrades
Barcelona announced Thursday that they will play the remainder of their home matches this season at the Olympic Stadium as construction work on the Camp Nou rebuild continues. The La Liga leaders had hoped to return to their stadium before the end of the season, after already pushing back plans to play in the Camp Nou before the end of...
Super Eagles Set To Work With New Coach – Ekong
As the Super Eagles embark on a new journey under the Franco-Malian tactician with the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda in Kigali on Friday (today), captain William Troost-Ekong says the players are excited to work with new coach Eric Chelle. This is according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Following his appointment in January, Chelle will lead the team for...
World Indoor Champs: VISA Issues Deplete Team Nigeria
Visa problems have already hurt Nigeria's chances of competing in the 2025 World Athletics Indoor in Nanjing, China, as fewer athletes have registered with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. The event is set to take place in Nanjing, China, from Friday (today) till Sunday, March 23. The World Athletics had published names of 10 Nigerian athletes for the meet earlier this...
Rwanda Coach Vows To Stop Nigeria
Rwanda’s assistant coach, Eric Nshimiyimana, is confident that Nigeria will fail to secure the crucial three points they desperately need when they face the Amavubi in their 2026 World Cup qualifier clash on Friday (today) in Kigali. Nigeria’s poor start to the campaign has left them in a precarious position and need all three points against Rwanda, who are in high...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil Triumphs As Vinicius Scores Stoppage Time Winner
A thrilling goal from Vinicius Junior in the ninth minute of stoppage time gave Brazil a 2-1 victory over Colombia in their World Cup qualifying match in South America on Thursday. The five-time world champions had taken a sixth-minute lead in Brasilia through a Raphinha penalty, only for Luis Diaz’s fine 41st-minute strike for Colombia to level the game. Colombia enjoyed...
Osimhen Record-setting Brace Revives Eagles W’Cup Hopes
Nigeria defeated Rwanda 2-0 at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday, thanks to a brace from striker Victor Osimhen. The Galatasaray striker netted two first half goals to mark his first involvement in the qualifying series and also took his national team tally to 25 goals, displacing Segun Odegbami to become Nigeria’s second all-time scorer behind the late Rashidi...
Nigerian Athletes Absent As World Indoor Champs Begins
Nigerian athletes were noticeably absent from the start lists and event summaries on Friday as the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship got underway in Nanjing, China, According to PUNCH Sports Extra. PUNCH Sports Extra reported that the country’s participation was dealt a blow by visa issues which depleted the country’s 10-man contingent. As of day one of the event on Friday,...
