Nigeria

Seventeen Nations Sidelined: The Countries Barred from the FIFA World Cup and Why

by Emmanuel Atanga | Feb 21, 2026 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of international football, where nations compete for global glory. Yet, throughout history, some absences from...

From Darkness to Destiny: Osimhen Opens Up on Life Without Light or a Roof

by Emmanuel Atanga | Feb 21, 2026 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has shared more painful memories from his upbringing in Olusosun, a struggling community in Lagos, revealing the...

Super Eagles Turn the Page as World Cup Dream Slips Away

by Emmanuel Atanga | Feb 21, 2026 | AFCON, Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer, USA, World Cup

Nigeria appears to be bracing for a future without the 2026 World Cup, as recent developments from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) signal a...

FCTFA Chairman: FIFA’s DR Congo Eligibility Verdict Could Redefine African Football

by Emmanuel Atanga | Feb 18, 2026 | Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCTFA), Mouktar Mohammed, believes FIFA’s pending decision on the eligibility...

NFF Lines Up Jordan, Iran Friendlies as Super Eagles Await FIFA Verdict

by Emmanuel Atanga | Feb 18, 2026 | AFCON, Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is putting contingency plans in place for the Super Eagles, with international friendlies against Jordan and...

Chinyamula Relishes Historic Run as Malawi Set Up Nigeria Showdown for World Cup Ticket

by Emmanuel Atanga | Feb 18, 2026 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer, USA, World Cup

Captain Leticia Chinyamula has expressed immense pride after Malawi’s Junior Scorchers became the only side from the COSAFA region to reach the...

Ernest Nuamah Nears Comeback After Returning to Ball Training

by Emmanuel Atanga | Feb 18, 2026 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer, USA, World Cup

Ghana international Ernest Nuamah has taken a major step toward full fitness after resuming ball work in training following a long spell on the...

🔴 Christantus Uche Dropped from Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League Squad

by Emmanuel Atanga | Feb 17, 2026 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer

Christantus Uche has been omitted from Crystal Palace’s updated squad for the UEFA Conference League, marking a significant setback in his debut...

🔥 Kings of the 9: Ranking Nigeria’s AFCON Number 9s Since 2000

by Emmanuel Atanga | Feb 17, 2026 | AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Soccer

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have always been celebrated for their attacking brilliance, but no role captures the imagination quite like the iconic Number...