Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

‎The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it has opened an investigation into the eligibility of several DR Congo players following Nigeria’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. ‎DR Congo ended Nigeria’s qualification hopes after winning 4–3 on penalties in Morocco, a result that eliminated the Super Eagles from reaching the FIFA intercontinental play-off. ‎ However, the outcome could still be reviewed after the NFF raised concerns over the eligibility of multiple DR Congo players used during the African play-offs an issue that may potentially revive Nigeria’s chances of qualification for the tournament to be hosted by…

Following his recent call-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, has enthusiastically declared his readiness to represent Nigeria on the international stage once again. ‎According to a report from the News Agency of Nigeria, Uzoho has been named alongside two other goalkeepers in head coach Eric Chelle’s 28-man squad. ‎In a video interview conducted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and shared on the official Super Eagles X page, Uzoho expressed his genuine excitement about reuniting with his teammates and immersing himself in the camaraderie that the national team is known for. ‎…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a comprehensive list of items prohibited in all stadiums for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to begin on December 21 in Morocco. ‎In a statement published on CAF’s official website on Monday, the football body said the restrictions are part of measures to guarantee the safety and comfort of fans throughout the tournament ‎Supporters are advised to avoid bringing alcohol and illegal drugs, weapons, sharp objects, and flammable materials, fireworks and other pyrotechnics, glass bottles or containers, racist, violent, or discriminatory banners ‎Other items prohibited include: unauthorized political, religious, or…

Following the omission of Nigerian match officials from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep concern over the quality of refereeing in the country.‎ The development comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) excluded Nigerian referees from the list of officials selected for the 2025 AFCON, scheduled to hold in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. ‎In a statement released on Thursday, the NFF disclosed that its Executive Committee evaluated the performances of referees across all domestic competitions the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL),…

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare has voiced his frustration after his side conceded a late goal in their 2–1 Premier League loss to Arsenal, describing the moment as “painful” and blaming lapses in concentration at the back. ‎Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, Arokodare admitted the defeat was difficult to take, stressing that late goals have been a recurring issue for Wolves this season. ‎“It’s really painful. This has been happening to us all season,” he said. “We play well for most of the game, but right at the end we lose focus and concede. I can’t really explain…

Cristiano Ronaldo, popularly known as CR7, reacted to Rui Patrício following the goalkeeper’s decision to retire from professional football. The Al Nassr star congratulated his longtime Portugal teammate on a remarkable career and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the national team. Patrício confirmed the end of his 19-year career in a post shared on the official Instagram page of the Portuguese national team. Responding to the announcement, the 40-year-old Portugal captain wrote a simple but heartfelt message to the 37-year-old shot-stopper: “Thank you for everything, Rui! Congratulations on your career!” Rui Patrício made 108 appearances for Portugal after debuting in…

With just nine days remaining before the kickoff of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his final 28-man squad for the tournament set to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco.   ‎In goal, Francis Uzoho makes a comeback to the national setup after last appearing in March 2024. He forms part of a goalkeeping trio that includes Stanley Nwabali whose fitness remains a concernand Amas Obasogie. ‎The defensive lineup also witnesses fresh additions, with Blackburn Rovers’ Ryan Alebiosu receiving his first call-up and Slavia Prague’s Igoh…

The Super Falcons have ceased to dominate globally as they fall from 36th to 37th in the latest FIFA women’s rankings. ‎Since the previous ranking update, Nigeria’s women’s national team played a double-header against Benin Republic claiming a 2–0 victory away before settling for a 1–1 draw in Abeokuta, a result that secured their qualification for the 2026 WAFCON. ‎Despite the minor setback, the Super Falcons remain Africa’s highest-ranked women’s football team. Read more: Super Falcons left without opponents as international window begins ‎South Africa continue to trail Nigeria closely on the continent and are positioned 55th in the world. Ghana…

Lamine Yamal has surpassed Kylian Mbappé’s record after providing a decisive assist against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Spotify Camp Nou. ‎Before being substituted late on, the Barcelona starlet provided the decisive assist for Jules Kounde’s winner an action that etched his name even deeper into Champions League history. ‎According to Mundo Deportivo, Yamal’s assist took his total goal contributions in the Champions League to 14 as an 18-year-old or younger, split evenly between seven goals and seven assists. This extraordinary figure makes him the most productive teenager in the competition’s modern-era history (since 1992). ‎In doing so, he surpasses Kylian Mbappé’s…

 FIBA Africa Zone 3 President and Nigeria Basketball Federation board member, Colonel Sam Amedu, has delivered a frank and sobering verdict on the state of Nigerian basketball, admitting that the federation has failed the nation by consistently failing to run a proper, full-season domestic league. Amedu condemned the federation’s dependence on hastily assembled, abridged league formats, describing them as damaging to players, coaches, officials, and clubs nationwide. “We have failed the nation in recent years. The constant abridged formats are unacceptable. Nigerian basketball deserves a full league campaign, not improvised competitions,” he said. Read more:Nwamu: Why DTigers stumbled in 2027…