Boluwatife Kehinde ‎The Nigeria national football Super Eagles team has officially revealed a 23-man squad for the important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers scheduled for October. ‎ The Super Eagles are set to compete against Lesotho and Benin in matches that hold significant implications for their pathway to the tournament. ‎Head coach Eric Chelle has made some noteworthy selections, including a maiden call-up for Sevilla striker Akor Adams, who has…

Novak Djokovic admitted he “suffered a lot” as he survived a hard-fought second-round clash against Marin Cilic at the Shanghai Masters, securing a 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 victory in one hour and 54 minutes. The 38-year-old Serb, playing his first tournament since the US Open and his first non-Grand Slam event since May, faced a stern test from the 37-year-old Croatian. The combined age of 75 years and 139 days made…

Florian Wirtz arrived at Anfield this summer in a blaze of anticipation, hailed as one of Europe’s brightest young attacking talents and signed for a staggering £116m. Yet, after nine appearances in red, Liverpool fans and pundits alike are beginning to ask the same question: why hasn’t the German prodigy clicked yet? Wirtz’s early form has been described as underwhelming. He is yet to score a goal for Liverpool and…

Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has warned that Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain precarious, despite a recent points deduction handed to South Africa by FIFA. The ex-international, who was part of Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, expressed his concerns on social media, noting that qualification is now out of the Super Eagles’ direct control. South Africa’s setback Nigeria’s fortunes appeared to…

Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal has been ruled out of Spain’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers after aggravating a groin injury, deepening a growing club-versus-country row over the teenager’s workload. The 18-year-old winger, who has already established himself as one of Europe’s brightest prospects, will miss around two to three weeks of action, according to Barcelona. That timeframe excludes him from Spain’s matches against Georgia and Bulgaria next week and sidelines him…

Nottingham Forest’s board have offered Ange Postecoglou their public backing, but the Australian coach knows Sunday’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United could be pivotal for his future. The 60-year-old has endured a difficult start to life at the City Ground, failing to win any of his first six matches in charge across all competitions. Forest’s 3-2 Europa League defeat to Danish side Midtjylland on Thursday brought frustration from supporters,…

With his suspension now set to expire, Okoye’s return will be timely for Udinese

By Boluwatife Kehinde  The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has announced that the highly anticipated 2025 NWFL Nationwide tournament will take place at the Bwari Township Stadium in Abuja. The tournament is scheduled to run from 10 to 17 October and will feature ten teams competing for esteemed honors in women’s football. In a statement released by Modupe Shabi, the Chief Operating Officer of the NWFL, the details regarding the…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Paris Saint-Germain, PSG, manager Luis Enrique has heaped praise on teenage sensation Senny Mayulu, following the club’s hard-fought 2-1 victory against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. ‎The 19-year-old midfielder, a product of France’s promising new generation, delivered a standout performance at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, further cementing his growing reputation as one of PSG’s brightest young talents. ‎Barcelona drew first blood when…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Manchester City’s flawless Champions League run came to a halt on Wednesday evening as they were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by AS Monaco. Despite Erling Haaland’s brace, the Premier League champions left France frustrated after surrendering control late in the game. ‎Haaland looked sharp from the outset, opening the scoring to put City ahead and reaffirm his reputation as the team’s talisman. READ ALSO: Haaland back…

Jude Bellingham has been named England Men’s Player of the Year for the 2024-25 campaign, capping another milestone season in what is already proving to be an extraordinary career for the 22-year-old midfielder. The Real Madrid star finished ahead of Declan Rice and Harry Kane in the supporters’ vote, further underlining his growing influence on the international stage. It marks the first time he has received the honour, and he…

As planning intensifies for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico, kick-off times are becoming a growing point of contention. FIFA officials are expected to schedule matches involving Europe’s leading nations after midnight UK time, in a bid to protect players from the extreme heat that plagued this summer’s Club World Cup. During that tournament in the United States, players and managers repeatedly raised…