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Looking at the state of Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign, this is certainly not how the three-time African champions would have imagined it. For a squad overflowing with individual talent, the prospect of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup feels more real than ever. But while the road is steep, the journey isn’t […]

Nigeria’s para table tennis team has kicked off their 2025 international season with veteran star Olufemi Alabi claiming the country’s first gold medal at the ITTF World Para Future Tournament in Amman, Jordan. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic bronze medalist proved age is just a number, powering through his group in the men’s Class 10 with […]

Nigeria international, Bright Osayi-Samuel has shut down reports suggesting he rejected a contract extension at Fenerbahçe, insisting his sole focus is on helping the club win the Turkish Super Lig title this season. The 27-year-old right-back is in the final months of his deal with the Istanbul giants, leading to increased speculation over his future. […]

Rivers Hoopers wrapped up their 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference campaign with a 79–59 win over Stade Malien on Sunday, sealing their place in the BAL Playoffs with a 4–2 record and second place in the group. With qualification already secured, the Nigerian champions used the game to flex their depth and cohesion, […]

Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru had a muted outing at the Stadio Olimpico as Lazio and AS Roma battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw on Sunday. Lazio had the better of the opening half, with efforts from Alessio Romagnoli and Gustav Isaksen drawing smart saves from Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. The Biancocelesti eventually broke the […]

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu says there is no pressure on his team following Nigeria’s placement in Group B of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The revised draw, conducted by CAF after Egypt stepped in as tournament hosts, placed Nigeria in what some have called another “Group of Death”. Reacting to the […]

Galatasaray legend, Tanju Çolak has singled out Victor Osimhen as the Best Player of the Season, rating him above Spanish striker Alvaro Morata in the club’s current campaign. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in red-hot form since arriving in Istanbul. The Nigerian forward has netted an impressive 28 goals and […]

Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare has dismissed widespread reports suggesting he deliberately snubbed Belgian giants Anderlecht. The 24-year-old, who currently leads the Belgian Pro League scoring charts, clarified that he never turned down Anderlecht out of pride or disrespect. According to Arokodare, the circumstances surrounding the club’s interest were never as straightforward as the media […]

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has expressed strong belief that the team can still turn things around and beat South Africa to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C with seven points after six matches, while South Africa’s Bafana Bafana lead the table with 13 points. […]