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NFF apologises to President Tinubu and Nigerians over failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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…

Super Eagles resume training after boycott over unpaid bonuses

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…

Super Eagles Boycott Training in Rabat Over Unpaid Bonuses Ahead of World Cup Playoff

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…

Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his final appearance at the tournament.

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…

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