“Barca Must Learn To Defend Better To Reach PSG Level” – Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted his team must learn how to defend better after conceding a last-gasp winner against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The French side struck in the 90th minute through Goncalo Ramos to claim a 2-1 victory at the Olympic stadium in the league stage clash. Barcelona’s high defensive line was unpicked with Achraf Hakimi racing...
SAFA Apologize To South Africans Amid Sports Minister’s Probe
The South African Football Association has apologised to their countrymen over the administrative lapse that could jeopardise their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, while the country’s sports minister, Gayton McKenzie has probed the body for their incompetence, according to the PUNCH reports. South Africa were hit with a three-point deduction by...
Super Eagles Reveals Decisive World Cup Qualifiers Squad
Nigeria's super eagles have announced their 23-man squad for October’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin on Friday, with head coach Eric Chelle handing Sevilla striker Akor Adams a maiden call-up, PUNCH Online reports. Captain William Troost-Ekong headlines the team, while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf and Olakunle Olusegun all return after spells away from...
FIFA Appoints Chadian Referee For Lesotho, Nigeria Clash
World football governing body FIFA has selected Chadian official Alhadi Mahamat as the referee for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho next week. The matchday nine encounter is scheduled for the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday, October 10, 2025 and will kick off at 6pm South Africa time, which is 5pm Nigeria...
South Africans Congratulates Pinnick, Jordaan Over Appointments Into Key FIFA Role
The appointments of former Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick and President of South Africa Football Association (SAFA) Dr Danny Jordaan into FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee, have received rave reviews in South African sporting media, with most describing their appointments as potential opportunities for reshaping the game in the continents. While Pinnick was appointed as Deputy Chairperson, Dr...
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria Qualifies For Round Of 16, To face Argentina
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a 1–1 draw with Colombia in Talca on Monday morning. Colombia took the lead in the 51st minute through Kener Gonzalez, but Nigeria fought back and equalised late on when captain Daniel Bameyi converted a penalty after Tahir Maigana’s...
Nnadozie Make Headlines As Goalkeeper With Most Saves In England
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie continues to make headlines in England after climbing to the top of the Women’s Super League saves chart while also earning a nomination for the PFA WSL Fans’ Player of The Month award for September, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Brighton & Hove Albion shot-stopper, who joined the English side from Paris FC in the...
2026 WCQ: Chelle Makes Two Changes To Super Eagles Squad
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made two late changes to his 23-man squad for Nigeria’s final 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic. The adjustments became necessary after injuries ruled out Cyriel Dessers and Bright Osayi-Samuel. Zaidu Sanusi has been drafted in to replace Osayi-Samuel, while Uche Christantus comes in for Dessers. The original squad list was...
Argentina Bow Nigeria Out Of U-20 World Cup With 4-0 Win
Six-time champions Argentina handed Nigeria a heavy 4–0 defeat on Wednesday night in Santiago, knocking the Flying Eagles out of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. The result avenged Argentina’s elimination by Nigeria at the same stage two years ago when they hosted the tournament. Alejo Sarco opened scoring for the Argentines just two minutes into the game, setting...
2026 WCQ: Eric Chelle Names Osimhen Best Striker Ahead Of Nigeria vs Lesotho
Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has picked his choice of best striker in the world at the moment. According to the Malian, Super Eagles No.9, Victor Osimhen is currently the best globally. Chelle is delighted over the return of the Galatasaray striker from the injury he sustained while playing for his country in the last FIFA International...
