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The wait is finally over. Paul Pogba is set to make his long-awaited return to professional football this weekend, ending a 26-month absence from the sport. The 2018 World Cup winner, who has not played a competitive minute since September 3, 2023, is expected to be named in the AS Monaco squad for their Ligue ...
Lewis Hamilton has brushed off critical remarks from Ferrari chairman John Elkann, insisting he understands the intentions behind the call for the team’s drivers to talk less and focus more following a disastrous run of form for the Scuderia. Facing the media ahead of this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix, Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc ...
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for the efforts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs in spite of Sunday’s defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Morocco. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, conveyed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Tinubu urged the team to put the loss ...
Philip Shaibu, the Director-General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS) has charged Nigeria’s Super Eagles to shift their focus to the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after missing out on the world cup qualification. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team lost 3-4 on penalties to the Leopards of the ...
Some prominent Nigerians have questioned the second-half substitution of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, after Nigeria crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff on penalties to DR Congo. Newsmen reports that the Super Eagles lost the shootout after both sides ended the match 1–1 in regulation and extra time. Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon ...
Nigeria exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification race on Sunday after a dramatic 34 on penalies to the Democratic Republic of Congo, in spite of fielding a star-studded squad in a tensed 1-1 draw. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN ) reports that both teams qualified for the final after dramatic semi-finals. Nigeria ...
Cristiano Ronaldo put a timeline on his cryptic retirement hint on Tuesday, saying he will hang up his boots in “one or two years” after telling the world that he would be retiring soon. The Portugal forward, who has scored over 950 goals for club and country, made his debut as a teenager at Sporting ...
Goalkeepers:Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania), Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy) Defenders:Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France), Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England), Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Benjamin Fredericks (Dender, Belgium), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia) Midfielders:Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), ...
The Super Eagles’ camp officially opened on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco, with the arrival of 10 players, as Nigeria begin final preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs. The first batch of players and team officials arrived at the Rive Hotel, Rabat, on Sunday afternoon, signaling the start of what could be ...
Nigeria, the 2022 bronze medallists were eliminated from the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday after a 4-0 defeat by Italy, who took their tournament tally to four wins in as many matches. The Flamingos entered the game determined to prove that their passage into the Round of 16 was no fluke, and ...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Bénin Republic 2–0 in the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Lomé, Togo. The Falcons began strongly as Rasheedat Ajibade’s sixth-minute lob struck the woodwork, narrowly missing an early lead for the Nigerian side. Bénin’s low-block defence soon faltered when Deborah Abiodun split the midfield ...
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia has approved the dissolution of the Board and Management of the Benue state-owned Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi. In a statement signed by Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Thursday and made available to Nigerian NewsDirect, the dissolution is with immediate ...
Kano State Government has presented three brand new buses to Kano Pillars Football Club to facilitate the team’s movement during the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. This is contained in a statement issued by the club’s Media Directorate on Thursday in Kano. The gesture, made on the directive of Gov. Abba Yusuf, ...
Ten-time African Champions, Super Falcons, will commence training on Monday in the Togolese capital, Lomé ahead of their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture against Benin Republic. Six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala was among the early birds in the Lomé camp, alongside new invitee Joy Omewa, as well as Turkey-based ...
Canada’s U17 girls scored three second-half goals to dominate Nigeria 4-1 in the opening match of Group D of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco. Barely two minutes into the game at the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 2), Canada went in front after a strong run by Molly Hale from the left and ...
Rafael Louzan, the Spanish soccer federation’s (RFEF) president said La Liga’s decision to stage a match in Miami later this year is good for football and a reward for the international supporters. European governing body UEFA has approved a LaLiga and a Serie A game to be played abroad. The fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal will take ...
The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle has commended his players for their superlative performance in the last world Cup qualifying match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic by scoring 4-0. The match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday was tension soaked but the early goal by Victor Osihmen in the ...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their 2026 World Cup qualifying journey with a spectacular 4–0 demolition of the Benin Republic on Tuesday evening. Despite a dominant performance fuelled by a magnificent Victor Osimhen hat-trick, the victory was bittersweet, as Nigeria narrowly missed out on automatic qualification after rivals South Africa clinched the top spot ...
…Urges team to keep world cup hopes alive President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for their emphatic 4-0 win over the Benin Republic’s national team, describing the performance as a demonstration of hunger, passion, and determination that has reignited national pride in Nigerian football. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser ...
Chaos erupted at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kofar Mata today as Kano Pillars supporters and officials stormed the pitch after Shooting Stars of Ibadan scored an equaliser during their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash. Video footage circulated online shows members of the Kano Pillars camp confronting match officials, forcing a temporary halt to ...
The Super Eagles have finally arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, ahead of their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.The team flight touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport at exactly 8:05 a.m. on Sunday after an unexpected travel delay.The delay followed a mid-air emergency on Saturday during the team’s flight from Polokwane, South ...
Coach Eric Chelle and captain William Troost-Ekong have praised the Super Eagles’ resilience after a crucial 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa on Friday. Newsmen reports that the victory keeps Nigeria’s hope alive for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Chelle acknowledged the pressure on the team since March. He said the win ...
Six-time champions Argentina defeated Nigeria 4-0 on Wednesday to eliminate the Flying Eagles from the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Newsmen reports that the Round of 16 match was played at the Estadio Nacional, Santiago. Argentina’s win avenged their 2-0 loss to Nigeria at the same stage of the 2023 edition, which they ...
