Author: Alonge Akinlolu
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Rwanda national team coach, Adel Amrouche, has expressed disappointment over his side’s late defeat to Benin in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, describing the loss as “gutting.” Speaking to sports journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, Amrouche said he had hoped to make history by guiding Rwanda to their first ever World Cup appearance. “I am […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2–1 victory over Lesotho, but the performance left plenty for analysts to dissect. Verified post-match ratings from OwnGoalNigeria, Soccernet.ng, and Sportsdunia reveal a mix of brilliance, composure, and lapses across the squad. Captain William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty […]
The race to next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in North America will go right down to the wire after Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in Polokwane on Friday, and South Africa were held to a scoreless draw by Zimbabwe in Durban while Benin Republic pipped hosts Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali. All three teams retained the […]
President of the Nigeria Football Federation and President of WAFU-B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON says he is focused on making robust and meaningful contributions to the FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee, to which he was appointed this week by world football-governing body, FIFA. “It is a recognition and honour that I do […]
Africa’s best players in the past two years, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will lead Nigeria’s charge for crucial three points when the Super Eagles go up against the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in the South African city of Polokwane on Friday […]
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has selected attacking midfielder Shakirat Moshood, goalkeeper Sylvia Echefu, defender Jumai Adebayo and forward Queen Joseph among a squad of 21 players to fly Nigeria’s flag at this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco. The Flamingos arrived in Morocco’s commercial and industrial capital, Casablanca, on Wednesday, for the […]
Nigeria’s coach, Aliyu Zubair, has attributed his team’s defeat to Argentina to a poor start and lack of intensity off the ball. Speaking after the match, Zubair admitted that conceding early disrupted their game plan and affected the players’ composure. “I think the early goal is part of what destabilised us. We conceded very early, […]
Nigeria’s Benjamin Edozie has etched his name in history as the first Nigerian to compete at the International Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) World Championship, held in Tbilisi, Georgia. Edozie delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, advancing to the final and securing a Silver medal for Nigeria, a remarkable achievement for the nation’s MMA scene. […]
The Nigeria U17 Women’s National Team, Flamingos, arrived safely in Morocco on Wednesday, ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The team departed Abuja early Wednesday morning at 7:18 a.m. aboard a Royal Air Maroc flight and landed in Casablanca at 11:28 a.m. Nigeria time. On arrival at the Mohammed V International Airport, the girls were greeted […]
Six-time champions Argentina eliminated Nigeria from the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Chile on Wednesday evening, winning their Round of 16 tie in Santiago 4-0 to avenge the Flying Eagles’ own triumph over them at the same stage when the Argies hosted the tournament two years ago. Alejo Sarco scored Argentina’s first as early as the second minute, before Maher […]
