2026 WCQ: Nigeria’s Win Against Rwanda Crucial To Secure World Cup Spot
Tolu Arokodare’s 51st minute goal earned Nigeria a much needed win over Rwanda to continue the pursuit for a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup.Arokodare who came in as a substitute at the beginning of the second half, capitalised on a mix-up in the Rwandan box to flick home the winner which went in after crashing against the...
15-Year-Old British-Born Nigerian Starlet Nwulu Excels In England, Eyes Nigeria National Team Call-Up (Photos)
A British-born Nigerian teenager, Kosisochukwu Nwulu, is fast emerging as one of the most promising football talents in England, where she currently plays for Sittingbourne Ladies FC, ABN TV reports. At just 15 years old, Kosisochukwu has already distinguished herself with impressive displays for her club side, earning recognition as a rising star to watch. In addition to her club duties,...
German Secures Nnamdi Collins Ahead Of Nigeria
Eintracht Frankfurt defender, Nnamdi Collins, is no longer eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. This comes after the German Football Association successfully secured the international future of Collins, beating the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, in the race for the player. Collins made his senior debut for Germany’s national football team in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against...
Galatasaray Coach Skeptical Releasing Osimhen To Play For Nigeria
Okan Buruk, Galatasaray manager, has revealed that he is always afraid when sending Victor Osimhen to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles during the international break. Buruk stated this after Osimhen picked up an ankle injury during Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier 1-0 victory against Rwanda on Saturday. Recall that Osimhen, 26, was replaced by striker Cyriel Dessers in the first...
Onana Joins Trabzonspor On Loan
Andre Onana’s troubled spell at Manchester United looks set to end after the goalkeeper reportedly agreed to join Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan. According to The Athletic, the Super Lig club will cover his full salary while also offering bonuses that could see him nearly double the wages he earned at Old Trafford. The agreement does not include a transfer fee...
2026 WCQ: Osimhen Ruled-out Of South Africa Clash Due To Injury
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Osimhen, who was forced off in the first half of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, had initially been feared to be struggling with an ankle problem. However, the team doctor later confirmed the injury as a bruise on...
Morocco Defeat Niger To Qualify For 2026 World Cup As First African Team
Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari scored twice in the first half after Abdul-Latif Goumey was sent off and second-half goals from Ayoub el Kaabi, Hamza Igamane and Azzedine Ounahi completed the rout. A sixth straight victory lifted Morocco to an...
Tonali’s Goal Against Israel Earned Italy World Cup Spot
Sandro Tonali earned Italy a thrilling 5-4 win against Israel on Monday with the decisive late strike in the 2026 World Cup qualifier just as it looked like the Azzurri were plunging into another crisis. Newcastle United midfielder Tonali wheeled off in celebration in stoppage time when his speculative effort went through a sea of legs and into the net...
Man City, Premier League Settles Dispute Over Sponsor’s Rules
Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a settlement in their dispute over the rules governing commercial deals. The city has accepted that the current rules for ‘associated party transactions’ are “valid and binding”. The Etihad Stadium club had launched arbitration proceedings on January 20 against the current rules, which are designed to ensure that deals between teams and entities...
2026 WCQ: “Super Eagles Confident To Take on Bafana Bafana” – Trust-Ekong
Captain William Ekong has assured that there will be no diffidence in the Super Eagles’ play when they take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a potentially-explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. The defender, who was voted Man of the Competition at last year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cote d’Ivoire, said the...
