Nigeria

Ejiofor Sounds Alarm: Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes All But Gone

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 17, 2025 | Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Former Super Eagles defender Eric Ejiofor has delivered a blunt verdict on Nigeria’s chances of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that...

Akpom Renews Super Eagles Dream, Awaits Call-Up

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 17, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer

Chuba Akpom’s international ambitions are far from over. The Ipswich Town forward, currently on loan from Ajax, has reiterated his strong desire to...

Kwara United Coach Salihu Vows to Match Asante Kotoko “Boot for Boot” in CAF Confederation Cup Clash

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 17, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer

Kwara United boss Tunde Sanni Salihu is brimming with confidence ahead of his team’s CAF Confederation Cup showdown with Ghanaian giants Asante...

Atalanta Captain De Roon Sends Message to Lookman: “The Door Is Always Open”

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 17, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer

Atalanta skipper Marten de Roon has offered a lifeline to Ademola Lookman, urging the Nigerian winger to rediscover his focus and fight his way back...

Rwanda Coach Rallies Youngsters Ahead of Falconets Test

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 17, 2025 | Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Rwanda’s U-20 women’s team is brimming with confidence as they prepare to host Nigeria’s Falconets in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s...

Odemwingie Blasts NFF Over “Bush” Tactics in World Cup Fallout

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 17, 2025 | Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Former Super Eagles star Osaze Odemwingie has unleashed a stinging rebuke on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), accusing officials of...

Ola Aina Faces Three-Month Layoff After Successful Surgery

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 17, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing successful surgery on a hamstring injury sustained during...

FIFA Verdict Shuts Door on Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Shortcut

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 16, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Nigeria’s hopes of sneaking back into the 2026 World Cup race through a boardroom decision have officially been dashed. On Monday night, FIFA’s...

Onuachu Slams Turkish Referees After Controversial VAR Call Costs Trabzonspor

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 16, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer

Nigeria international Paul Onuachu didn’t hold back his frustration with officiating in the Turkish Super Lig following Trabzonspor’s 1-0 defeat to...