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Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, is optimistic that the Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, if the world’s football governing body, FIFA docks South Africa three points.‎‎Despite Nigeria’s precarious situation in the group, Dikko is hopeful the Eagles can still qualify as […]

A former Super Eagles midfielder, Christian Obodo, has advised Victor Osimhen to strike a balance in his next career move amid ongoing transfer speculation. Speaking in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday, Obodo said the Napoli striker’s high release clause and salary demands have discouraged top European clubs from pursuing him. Also, Obodo criticised the […]

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has reflected on his side’s performance in the friendly against Cameroon.‎‎The former African champions defeated the Indomitable Lionesses 2-0 in a friendly at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, on Tuesday.‎‎Recall that  Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored both goals for the Super Falcons.‎‎However the madugu side is preparing for the […]

‎Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has advised striker Victor Osimhen on his next move regarding his future this summer transfer window.‎‎Osimhen’s future with Galatasaray is at the moment unclear. He is expected to leave Napoli on a permanent transfer this summer and Galatasaray are keen to sign him.‎‎Speaking to Turkish broadcaster TRT Spor […]

‎Russia goalkeeper, Stanislav Agkatsev has labelled the Super Eagles one of the strongest teams in the world.‎‎Valery Karpin’s side will host the three-time African champions in a high profile friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow on Friday.‎‎The Super Eagles will head into the game in a buoyant mood having won the Unity Cup invitational tournament […]

Team Ogun’s men’s football team defeated the Golden Eaglets – competing under the Invited Junior Athletes initiative – 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final clash of the 2024 National Sports Festival at the Ikene centre on Sunday. The victory sends Ogun State into the men’s football final, where they will face Kwara State on Tuesday at […]

Newly crowned Premier League champions, Liverpool have announced May 26 as trophy parade day.‎‎The Reds sealed the title after crushing Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 on Sunday.‎‎However, Slot now joins the likes of Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho, Manuel Pellegrini, Claudio Ranieri and Antonio Conte ,all of whom won the EPL in their first seasons.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on their victory in the 2024–2025 Nigerian Premier Football League season, describing the achievement as a major milestone that puts Ikenne and Ogun State firmly in the national spotlight.‎‎In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended […]

Leon Balogun is likely to leave Scottish Premiership giants, Rangers at the end of the season. His current contract will expire at the end of the season.‎‎The former Nigeria international has expressed his desire to stay with the club beyond this season.‎‎However, his wish may not been granted as Rangers are not willing to offer […]

Shooting Stars midfielder, Kabiru Tijani, says the team is still in the continental race despite their recent poor results. The Oluyole Warriors have failed to register a win in their last three matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Shooting Stars will square up against leaders Remo Stars in a South West derby at […]