Flying Eagles Commence U-20 World Cup Camp Training
The Nigerian U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, have commenced their final phase of preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project in Abuja. Head coach Aliyu Zubairu is overseeing the team’s readiness as they enter the most critical stage of their three-phase training regimen. Speaking to the press, Zubairu expressed optimism about the...
Former Super Eagles Striker, Obafemi Martins Joins WUHAN FC
Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, has joined Chinese Super League side Wuhan FC on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old joined Wuhan on a free after his contract with Shanghai Shenhua was terminated last week. Martins had previously played for Inter Milan, Newcastle, Wolfsburg, Rubin Kazan, Birmingham, Levante and Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer. Wuhan are currently fourth in the...
U-20 AFCON: Nigeria, Morocco Battle To Draw
Morocco held Nigeria to a goalless draw on Sunday in a tense Group B match at the ongoing CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo, according to The PUNCH. In a contest that revived memories of their dramatic 2005 semi-final duel, which Nigeria edged on penalties after a 2-2 draw, both sides battled intensely but lacked the clinical edge...
Kovacic Should Have Recieved Two Red Cards Against Arsenal – Halsey
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has insisted that Man City midfielder, Mateo Kovacic should have been issued two red cards for his bad tackles against Arsenal. The English top flight’s referees were once again the center of controversy in several games. During the clash between last season’s top two teams, the referee failed to send off Mateo Kovacic for rough...
My Goal Will Down Man City, Says Callum Wilson
Newcastle United ace Callum Wilson says he’s confident of scoring a goal that will nail down Man City in the Premier League. The Magpies face an early test of their quality in the new Premier League season. After a thumping win over Aston Villa on opening weekend, they now face last season’s Treble winners. READ ALSO: I’m Not Thinking About Ballon d’Or...
‘We Know The Quality He Has’ — Everton Boss Lampard Praises Alex Iwobi
Everton boss Frank Lampard has heaped plaudits on Alex Iwobi after the Nigerian stoppage time strike gave the Toffees a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle United on Thursday night. Iwobi exchanged passes with substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin before slotting a low left-footed shot into the net. The win ended a four-game losing streak in the Premier League for Everton and boosted the...
South Africa To Face FIFA’s Disciplinary Actions For Fielding Mokoena
The world’s football governing body, FIFA, has officially opened disciplinary actions against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho in March. South African outlet, SABC Sport, reports that FIFA has levelled charges against the South African Football Association and Mokoena. The report stated, “In a letter to SAFA dated September...
Arsenal Can Win UCL, EPL Titles, Says Nketiah
Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah says he’s optimistic the Gunners an win the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League title this season. Recall that Nketiah scored a goal in the team’s 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven to round off their group stage campaign. With Arsenal through to the knockouts as group winners, Nketiah told TribalFootball in a chat about his desire to...
Manchester United, Tottenham Battle For Redemption In Crucial Europa League Final
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will clash in Wednesday’s Europa League final, each desperate to rescue their disappointing seasons with not only a trophy but also a valuable place in next season’s Champions League. Both sides arrive in Bilbao under intense scrutiny, enduring their worst Premier League campaigns in decades. United currently sit 16th in the table, with Tottenham just...
CHUKWUEZE: My Rough Road To Villarreal
Samuel Chukwueze has been listed by UEFA as a player to watch , describing the Nigerian youngster as a “precocious winger with UEFA Europa League experience. The Super Eagles winger who will be 22 on May 22 is looking forward to lift the Europa League trophy with Villarreal when the La Liga side battle Manchester United in the final on...
