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Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has emphasized the importance of star striker Victor Osimhen experiencing the FIFA World Cup, calling it a milestone every top player should reach. Osimhen played a crucial role in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, scoring twice in their 2-0 victory over Rwanda. The win marked the Super Eagles’ first in the qualifiers, moving them to fourth place with six points. The Galatasaray defender, who…
Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga has expressed his satisfaction with his decision to leave Manchester United, insisting that the move has been beneficial for his career. The Sweden international, who has been in impressive form for Forest this season, revealed in an interview with Fotbollskanalen that he still holds Manchester United close to his heart but has no regrets about moving on. A Fresh Start at Nottingham Forest After struggling…
Chelsea will have to pay Manchester United £5m if they decide against signing Jadon Sancho permanently this summer, despite an initial obligation to buy the winger for between £20m and £25m—provided they finish at least 14th in the Premier League. The 24-year-old joined Chelsea on loan from United last August after a fallout with then-United manager Erik ten Hag. While he initially impressed at Stamford Bridge, his form has dipped…
Football fans were treated to an unforgettable night of Nations League action as the quarter-final second legs delivered 21 goals, dramatic comebacks, and penalty shootout heartbreak. With three matches going into extra time and two being settled by spot kicks, it was a night of pure chaos that saw France, Germany, Portugal, and Spain advance to the semi-finals. Ronaldo’s Mixed Night as Portugal Prevails Cristiano Ronaldo had the chance to…
The battle for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, has entered a decisive phase. African teams are preparing for Matchday 6 of the qualifiers, with some aiming to strengthen their hold on top positions, while others fight to keep their hopes of qualification alive. Nigeria’s impressive 2-0 victory over Rwanda on Friday has set the tone for what…
Fired-up Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has said Zimbabwe should forget about picking any point in Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup Qualifier match in Uyo. Sources have it that, while Troost-Ekong insinuated that The Warriors of Zimbabwe need not turn up for Tuesday’s game at The Nest of Champions, Eagles’ top scorer, Victor Osimhen, who got both goals in Friday’s 2-0 spanking of hosts Rwanda, tagged the upcoming match as another…
Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development as the state prepares to host the maiden edition of the South-West Games (SOWEGA). Scheduled to take place from March 26 to 28, 2025, the event will bring together athletes from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti to compete in various sporting activities across multiple venues, including Teslim Balogun…
Legendary United States-born heavyweight boxer, George Foreman has died at 76 years, his family has announced. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in history aged 45, According to BBC. He lost his…
Thomas Tuchel recorded a winning start as England’s manager, with the Three Lions taking care of business against Albania to begin the qualifying process for the 2026 World Cup. Goals came courtesy of debutant Miles Lewis-Skelly and all-time leading goalscorer Harry Kane, as England dominated possession 75-25 and restricted the visitors to just three shots (none on target). Not exactly scintillating stuff, but effective enough. Lewis-Skelly, who found the net…
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will lead the Super Eagles’ attack as Nigeria takes on Rwanda in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier tonight in Kigali. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali as the starting goalkeeper, maintaining faith in the shot-stopper following his solid performances at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. Bright Osayi-Samuel will start at right-back, while Ola Aina takes the…
Former Nigeria international Sunday Rotimi has urged the Super Eagles to take advantage of Benin Republic’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe and secure a crucial win against Rwanda in today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kigali. Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group C, with Rwanda and South Africa leading on seven points each. Benin’s draw leaves them on six points, keeping the group wide open. Rotimi, now a goalkeeping coach…
Louis Buffon, son of legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, has pledged his international future to the Czech Republic rather than Italy. The 17-year-old Pisa winger, who qualifies for the Czech team through his mother, model Alena Seredova, has been called up to the Czech U-18 squad for upcoming matches against England, France, and Portugal. Buffon made his professional debut for Pisa in Serie B earlier this month and believes representing…
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