African Stars Shine In Europe: Mbeumo Leads The Charge As Cameroon Eye World Cup Glory
Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo continued his red-hot form at the weekend, netting his fourth goal in four matches to help his side earn a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur. The 26-year-old Cameroonian opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, heading home from Amad Diallo’s cross, taking his season tally to six goals. Since his summer move from Brentford, Mbeumo...
NPFL Fines Katsina United 9m Over Incidents Of Violence
The Nigeria Premier Football League has handed Katsina United a total fine of N9m and ordered them to play all remaining home games behind closed doors in Jos following incidents of violence during their 1–1 draw with Barau FC on Saturday, according to PUNCH reports. In a statement issued on Sunday, the league body charged Katsina United with multiple breaches of...
2026 WCQ Playoffs: Gabon Coach To Change Formation Ahead Of Super Eagles’ Clash
Gabon head coach, Thierry Mouyouma plans to alter his tactics for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff tie with Nigeria. Gabon and Nigeria will clash in the semi-final of the playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Thursday. Ahead of the game, Mouyouma said the quality of the Super Eagles has forced him to have a...
Messi Plans To Return To Barcelona To Say Goodbye
Lionel Messi has sent a message to Barcelona fans following a visit to Camp Nou, sparking speculation about a potential future return to the club that defined his career. The Argentine superstar, who parted ways with Barcelona in 2021 after more than 20 years at the club, made the trip during a break from his MLS commitments with Inter Miami. Messi’s...
Osimhen Vs Mbeumo: African Goal Kings Set For World Cup Showdown In Rabat
Two of Africa’s brightest football stars — Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo — are on a collision course for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but only one can keep the dream alive. The journey continues in Rabat, Morocco, where Nigeria face Gabon and Cameroon tackle DR Congo on Thursday in the semi-finals of the African...
Super Eagles Returns To Training As Allowance Issues ‘Resolved’
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to return to training following an earlier boycott over unpaid allowances. On Tuesday, Super Eagles players and officials of the national team boycotted their scheduled evening training session over outstanding payments owed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The players are yet to receive their allowances for qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of...
Super Eagles Under Pressure Ahead Of 2026 FIFA WC Play-off
The Super Eagles are in for a long, arduous trip as the hunt for a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathers momentum. The route is strewn with death traps and landmines which requires careful planning and meticulous execution to navigate their way through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It is no doubt, Nigeria’s longest route to the...
Osimhen Reflects On Missed Chance Against Gabon
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen’s resilience shone through on Thursday as Nigeria defeated Gabon 4-1 in extra time to secure a place in Sunday’s playoff final against DR Congo. The Super Eagles looked dominant in patches, but late in the match, Osimhen missed a clear goal-scoring opportunity that could have sealed the win for the Super Eagles without having to...
CAF WC Playoff: DR Congo To Face Super Eagles After 1-0 Victory Against Cameroon
DR -Congo booked their place in the CAF World Cup qualifying play-off final after a narrow 1-0 victory over Cameroon on Thursday. In a tightly contested match, both sides created chances but struggled to find a breakthrough until Chancel Mbemba produced a decisive moment late in the second half. The veteran defender reacted quickest inside the box, firing home to seal...
Mbappe To Miss World Cup Qualifier Against Azerbaijan Over Injury
France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss Les Bleus’ World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan this weekend with an ankle injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday. Real Madrid attacker Mbappe, 26, scored twice in Thursday’s 4-0 win over Ukraine which secured his country’s place in next year’s tournament but will be sidelined for Sunday’s Group D game in Baku. “Kylian...
