Author: Alonge Akinlolu

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has issued a strong warning to social media personality Kehinde Adams, popularly known as Lege Miami, following a barrage of online insults toward Nigerian national team players. Lege Miami had publicly criticized several Super Eagles players in the wake of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, […]

  Football fans are in for a dramatic evening as four European nations gear up for action, and the numbers strongly favour a night of tight battles, dominant performances, and clean tactical executions. Here’s the full breakdown of tonight’s key fixtures and the safest value angles for punters.   Northern Ireland vs Luxemburg   Northern […]

The Nigeria Football Federation wishes to openly and sincerely apologise to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), to the Federal Government as a whole; and to millions of Nigerians, most especially our passionate, loyal football fans, following the Super Eagles failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. Sunday’s loss to DR […]

A swirl of excitement swept across social media this week after reports surfaced claiming that every DR Congo player would receive a staggering $1 million if the Leopards secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The story, which quickly gained traction across football circles, quoted Sport News Africa as saying President Félix Tshisekedi had […]

Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak on Sunday as the Super Eagles were edged out 4–3 on penalties by DR Congo in Rabat, following a tense 1–1 draw after extra time. Frank Onyeka had given Nigeria an early lead in the 3rd minute, but DR Congo responded through Meschack […]

The Super Eagles have been handed a massive financial lift, a total of $120,000 for their four goal thriller against Gabon in the FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff semifinals. Each strike was priced at an impressive $30,000, underscoring just how much confidence is behind this team. The generous support came through close associates of National […]

Team Nigeria is riding a wave of celebration at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, thanks to a brilliant medal surge led by the country’s weightlifters and boxers. After nine days of competition, Nigeria’s weightlifting squad has emerged as the engine room of the campaign, powering the nation to 14 medals with dominant, disciplined […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen says his reaction to a costly late miss against Gabon was the fuel that powered his remarkable extra-time resurgence in Nigeria’s 4–1 triumph. The Galatasaray forward squandered what would have been the winning goal in regulation time, but instead of allowing frustration to set in, he switched into what he […]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria roared back to life in Rabat with a pulsating 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon, booking their place in the World Cup Africa Play off final. It was a night that tested Nigeria’s resolve and character. After a cagey first half that saw both sides struggle to find rhythm, the breakthrough […]

Former Watford forward Troy Deeney has cast doubt on the leadership strength of Nigeria’s captain, William Troost-Ekong, suggesting the defender might lack the hard edged attitude required to steer the Super Eagles through turbulent moments. Speaking on BBC’s The Monday Night Club, Deeney who shared the dressing room with Troost Ekong during their time at […]