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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
“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...
2026 WCQ: FIFA Appoints Egyptian Referee For Super Eagles vs Benin Republic Match
FIFA has appointed Egypt’s Amin Mohamed Omar as centre referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Benin Republic, according to DAILY POST. The matchday 10 encounter will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday, 14th October 2025. Omar will be accompanied by an all-Egyptian officiating team. Ghana’s Prosper Addo will serve as the Match Commissioner. Nigeria...
Oshoala Crowned Saudi Women’s Premier League ‘Player Of The Month’
Al-Hilal striker Asisat Oshoala has been crowned Saudi Women’s Premier League Player of the Month for September. The Nigeria international registered three goals and two assists in three appearances for Al-Hilal during the month under review. Oshoala scored from the penalty spot on her debut against Al Qadsiah . The 30-year-old added a goal and an assist in consecutive matches against Al...
