2026 WCQ: Fans Urges Nwabali At Uyo Airport To Maintain Calm
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, received an unexpected reception from fans in Uyo, who urged him to “calm down” as the Nigerian team arrived ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Tuesday. The Chippa United shot-stopper has faced mounting criticism in recent weeks following a string of unconvincing performances for the national team. During last month’s...
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Arrives For Training Ahead Of Benin Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifying clash against Benin Republic, following a tense travel experience that briefly delayed their journey. The team touched down safely at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 8:05 a.m. on Sunday, after an unexpected mid-air scare forced their chartered flight to...
2026 WCQ: Nigeria Qualifies For Playoffs After 4-0 Victory Over Benin
Nigeria kept their World Cup hopes alive with a commanding 4-0 win over Benin in Uyo on Tuesday night, securing a place in the playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. The Super Eagles produced one of their most complete performances of the qualifying campaign, led by an inspired display from Victor Osimhen, who netted a superb hat-trick...
South Africa Won Rwanda 3-0 To Qualify For 2026 World Cup
Bafana Bafana are through to the 2026 World Cup after a dominant display, and with Nigeria beating Benin Republic. Appollis delivers a superb corner into the near post, and the 25-year-old, Makgopa rises brilliantly to glance his header past the keeper. Appollis continues to torment the Rwandan defence down the left, cutting a teasing ball into the area. Modiba arrives to...
Cristiano Ronaldo Closes In On 1,000 Career Goals
Portugal and Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, is on the verge of achieving a milestone no male footballer has ever reached: 1,000 career goals. According to Sky Sports on Wednesday, following his recent brace against Hungary in the World Cup qualifiers, the Portuguese legend has now scored a staggering 948 goals across club and international competitions, 805 at club level...
Super Eagles Cancels US Friendlies To Prepare For World Cup Play-offs
The Super Eagles of Nigeria would no longer go ahead to play the friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the US next month as planned; a source close to the NFF revealed this to ESPN. Just last month, NFF announced that the Super Eagles would play Colombia at Citi Field in New York on November 18 and Venezuela at Shell...
Governor Adeleke Appoints Davido As Chairman Of Sports Trust Fund
The Osun State Government has appointed Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as the chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund. According to Osun government, the initiative is part of broader efforts to reposition sports in Osun and ensure the completion of the ongoing renovation of the Osogbo Township Stadium, which is expected to meet Olympic standards once...
“I Rejected A Lucrative Saudi Move To Pursue My Man Utd Dreams” – Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes has revealed he rejected a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia in favour of pursuing his Manchester United dreams. United captain Fernandes is set to make his 300th appearance for the club in Saturday’s Premier League match against Brighton at Old Trafford. United have struggled for much of Fernandes’ time in Manchester and last season they finished 15th — which...
Eberechi Eze Sinks Former Club As Arsenal Tighten Grip On Premier League Lead
Eberechi Eze scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal to secure a 1–0 victory over his former club Crystal Palace on Sunday, extending the Gunners’ lead at the top of the table. Eze’s strike just before halftime at the Emirates Stadium ensured Mikel Arteta’s men capitalized on defeats for Liverpool and Manchester City. The England international, who joined Arsenal...
“I’d Like To Play At The 2026 World Cup” – Messi
Lionel Messi wants to play for Argentina in next year’s World Cup, but he says he will listen to his body before deciding whether he can make that dream come true. The 38-year-old striker for Inter Miami of MLS led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title and yearns to be on the field when the “Albiceleste” defend the crown...
