“We’ve Decided Not To Play Against Libya” – Super Eagles Captain
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, said the team has decided not to play the 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya, slated for October 15. The Nigerian players and coaches are still stranded at the Al Abraq Airport over 15 hours after arrival in the country. In a long post on X, Troost-Ekong slammed the Libyan authorities and called on the Nigerian government...
NFF Pulls Out Of AFCON Qualifier Against Libya After Team’s Ordeal
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This follows a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team has been stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon. https://youtu.be/YfteNALG_fY ABN TV reports that the Nigerian delegation was en route to Benghazi for...
Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Is Dead
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, is dead. His death was announced by Segun Odegbami on Sunday. Odegbami, Peter Fregene’s friend and ex-international, said the legend died after a protected illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children. Recall that ABN TV reported that Segun Odegbami solicited financial assistance for the ailing Fregene. In a statement on...
AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Stranded In Libya After Flight Diversion (Photos, Video)
Players and officials of the Super Eagles have been left stranded at the Al Abaq airport in Al Abaq, Libya hours after arriving in the country. About an hour before landing, the Nigerian aircraft approached its destination, Benghazi, but it was diverted to another city, which was more than two hours’ drive from the original destination. https://youtu.be/YfteNALG_fY According to journalist, Adepoju Tobi...
Chelsea Star Wins September EPL Player Of The Month
Cole Palmer has been voted the EA Sports Player of the Month for September 2024. This award makes it his second since joining Chelsea. The announcement, made on Friday via the official EPL website, confirms that Palmer led the Premier League in both goals and goal involvement during September, scoring five times and providing one assist in just four appearances. Palmer’s...
Ballon D’Or Organizers Outlines New Rule For Winner
The Ballon d'Or award organizers, France Football, plan to introduce a new regulation this year. With over two weeks left before the ceremony takes place on October 28, there have been whispers about who will take the prize home. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is widely expected to be named the winner ahead of names like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Rodri. Vinicius...
AFCONQ: Chukwueze, Lookman, Others Risk Ban
For their second leg of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya, the Nigerian national team runs the risk of losing four key players. Star forwards Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze, along with defenders Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina are the players in danger of suspension following yellow cards picked in previous games. According to CAF rules, any player who...
Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper Battles For Life In Hospital, Odegbami Speaks Out
Segun Odegbami has lamented the state of Peter Fregene, former Super Eagles goalkeeper who is currently battling for survival at a private hospital in Delta State. Making appeal for public assistance, Odegbami regretted the current state of the Super Eagles Eagles legend who manned the sticks for the former African champions between 1960 and 1980. He wrote: “I wake up frustrated...
Man United New Signing Sidelined Due To Heart Condition
Noussair Mazraoui, Manchester United's summer acquisition, will miss the next two months of action due to a diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmia. The setback comes as the club grapples with their worst-ever start to a Premier League season, having secured just eight points from their opening seven matches. Italian journalist Nicolo Schira reported that Mazraoui, a £17 million acquisition, has been diagnosed...
“No Game Is Easy In Africa” – Moses Simon Cautions Super Eagles
The Super Eagles' Moses Simon has cautioned Austin Eguavoen's team that there are no easy games in Africa. The Nantes star gave the warning ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier with Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday. The 29-year-old also urged his Super Eagles teammates to fight and do their best to get...
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