Atalanta head coach, Raffaele Palladino has hailed Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman as an “essential asset” to the team, following the forward’s impressive run of form. Lookman was key to Atalanta’s latest victory, scoring in the 2-0 home win against Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday. This goal marked the second consecutive match in which…
Tennis legend, Rafael Nadal has offered advice to Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, urging the young footballer to surround himself with people who will always tell him the unvarnished truth. At just 18 years old, the Spanish international is already a household name, dazzling on the pitch with a style few can rival. However, alongside…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tendered a heartfelt apology to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian citizens following the Super Eagles’ Sunday defeat and disqualification in the World Cup Qualifiers Playoff against DR Congo. DR Congo came back from a goal down to beat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in a tightly-contested African play-offs…
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff, easing concerns that he might miss the match due to suspension. In an update shared on the Super Eagles’ official X handle on Saturday,…
The Confederation of African Football and the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee has announced that fans travelling to the tournament will be eligible for free electronic visas. The African football body disclosed this in a statement on its website on Friday, saying that citizens of countries that normally require a…
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has strongly criticized the alleged corruption within Nigerian football, emphasizing that it must be completely eliminated for the sport to progress. Speaking on his ObiOne Podcast in a video shared on X on Wednesday, the former Chelsea midfielder referred to reports and circulating images suggesting that FIFA granted…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to training in Morocco after boycotting Tuesday’s session ahead of their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers playoff against Gabon due to unpaid bonuses. This comes after all pending issues between players, officials, and the football authorities were reportedly resolved. Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong (M.O.N) confirmed the…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and their officials have boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, over unresolved disputes concerning unpaid allowances and bonuses. The team was scheduled to hold a training session today in preparation for Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon but collectively chose to sit out the session. Veteran…
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Tuesday, November 11, that the 2026 FIFA World Cupwill mark his final appearance at the tournament, signaling the approaching end of one of football’s most illustrious careers. The 40-year-old forward, who has scored over 950 goals for club and country, also revealed that he plans to retire from…
Nigeria has unveiled a 24-man squad for the crucial 2026 World Cup playoff, with Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye recalled for the knockout tie against the Panthers of Gabon. The roster also features the return of Sevilla forward Chidera Ejuke and Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika. Okoye comes back after serving a two-month ban linked to…
