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Nigeria’s quest to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a painful end on Sunday night after the Super Eagles were edged out by DR Congo in a tense penalty shootout at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah. The game had begun brightly for Nigeria, who struck first through Frank Onyeka. The midfielder benefited from a deflected Zaidu Sanusi delivery, smashing home a shot that brushed Arthur Masuaku on its…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Victor Osimhen stands on the brink of securing another CAF Player of the Year crown after being named among the final three contenders for the prestigious award. ‎ ‎The Galatasaray forward will battle Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain) for Africa’s highest individual honour. ‎ ‎Osimhen is also considered one of the favourites to reclaim prominence in African football following his standout performances…

The Super Eagles have turned their full focus to a decisive World Cup playoff final against Congo after both sides battled through tough semifinal encounters in Morocco. Nigeria needed extra time to overcome Gabon, while Congo left it late, breaking Cameroon’s resistance in the 91st minute to secure their place. Nigeria head into Sunday’s showdown with renewed confidence following their emphatic 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon. Victor Osimhen’s brace and…

Former Netherlands international Royston Drenthe is reportedly on course for a successful recovery following a stroke, according to his manager. The 38-year-old, who enjoyed a career spanning some of Europe’s top clubs, was admitted to hospital in October, prompting concern among fans and former teammates. Drenthe’s representative, Tjarda Zeggelink of FC de Rebellen, told BBC Sport that the ex-Real Madrid winger is “in an important phase of his rehabilitation process.”…

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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have both successfully made weight for their highly anticipated rematch, clearing the final hurdle before they meet again at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night. The weigh-in, conducted behind closed doors in London, confirmed both fighters at 11st 5lb (72kg)—setting the stage for another fierce chapter in one of British boxing’s most heated modern rivalries. The moment was particularly significant for Eubank Jr, 36,…

England’s preparations for their final 2026 World Cup qualifier have taken a setback as Marc Guehi has withdrawn from the squad due to a foot injury. The Crystal Palace defender, who has been a growing presence in England’s backline, will now return to his club to continue rehabilitation. Guehi, 25, sustained the injury during Crystal Palace’s Conference League match against AZ Alkmaar last week. The defender suffered what has been…

Former WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is facing a potentially career-derailing ban after testing positive for cocaine on the eve of his October fight with Briton Fabio Wardley. The 33-year-old New Zealander, long regarded as one of boxing’s most respected professionals, is now at the centre of a disciplinary process that could leave him sidelined for months—or even years. The adverse finding came from a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA)…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Dublin proved far more dramatic than anyone expected, as the Portugal captain was sent off during his side’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to the Republic of Ireland. What unfolded next ignited a war of words between managers, raised questions over Ronaldo’s temperament, and left Portugal awaiting a disciplinary verdict that could affect their World Cup campaign. Before the match, Ronaldo had joked that he would…

Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma admitted his side fell short after a 4-1 loss to Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final on Thursday night. The match, played at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat, saw the Panthers of Gabon compete valiantly but ultimately succumb to the attacking firepower of the Super Eagles in extra time. Gabon started the match with hope, looking to…

Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s Super Eagles powered into the CAF World Cup playoff final on Thursday night after a resounding 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat. The match, which began as a tense and scrappy affair, turned into a masterclass of resilience and firepower, with Victor Osimhen netting twice in extra time to seal an emphatic win and push the Super Eagles to within one…