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…

Rwanda midfielder Jojea Kwizera believes playing at home will be a huge advantage for his team when they face Nigeria in Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Amavubi will host the Super Eagles at the 45,508-capacity Amahoro Stadium in Kigali for their Group C matchday 5 clash. Rwanda, currently leading the group with seven points, are four points ahead of Nigeria, who are yet to win in the qualifiers.…

Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has dismissed concerns over Nigeria’s poor away record against Rwanda, insisting that victory is a must in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Super Eagles have never beaten the Amavubi on away soil in three previous attempts, but Troost-Ekong is confident they can change that this time. “We’ve read about our record, but we are not bothered. I was part of the last game…

Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has expressed his excitement after receiving his first-ever invitation to the Super Eagles for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Speaking to the Super Eagles media team, Bankole described the experience as “amazing” and shared his joy at training alongside Nigeria’s top stars. “It has been great. Being in the midst of the big boys, the superstars, is an incredible feeling,”…

World Cup winner and renowned Franco-Malian footballer, N’Golo Kanté has reportedly held a traditional wedding ceremony in Bamako, Mali. The wedding of the 33-year-old Al-Ittihad and French national team star is reportedly to a Malian woman, and has captured global attention. The wedding pictures have gone viral on social media, sparking admiration among fans, particularly in Africa reinforcing his connection to the continent. Known for his humility, and tireless work…

The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has raised concerns over the safety of female footballers, stating that poor pitch conditions in major matches are putting players at risk. Recent high-profile games have highlighted the issue, sparking widespread criticism from players, coaches, and pundits. Substandard Conditions in Key Matches Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday. The match, played…

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has not been included in Argentina’s squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil. The 37-year-old returned to Miami’s starting line-up for their Major League Soccer win over Atlanta United but picked up an injury during Sunday’s game. Inter later confirmed the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has a “low-grade” injury to his adductor muscle. Messi was rested for three Miami games before…

Galatasaray vice president Abdullah Kavukcu has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will decide his next career move in April. Osimhen, currently on loan from Serie A club Napoli, has been a key player for the Turkish Super Lig champions. However, his future remains uncertain, with top European clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal, also vying for his signature. Speaking to Turkish journalist Nevzat Dindar, Kavukcu revealed: “Osimhen will…

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has revealed that he accepted a pay cut to join the club from Atlético Madrid, dismissing claims that money was his primary motivation. Trippier, 34, made this known following Newcastle’s 2-1 triumph over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Speaking in an interview with CBS Sports, the England international reflected on his decision to return to the Premier League and his belief in…

Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed his excitement after receiving his first-ever call-up to the Super Eagles for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The 24-year-old, currently the top scorer in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League with 17 goals, was initially named in the 39-man provisional squad before making the final 23-man list. Speaking to NFF TV, Arokodare admitted he was surprised but also confident that…

The 2025 Formula 1 season kicked off in dramatic fashion with Lando Norris securing victory in an action-packed Australian Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated Ferrari debut saw him finish a modest 10th, raising questions about how long it will take the seven-time world champion to adapt to his new team. A Learning Curve for Hamilton Since joining Ferrari, Hamilton has emphasized the steep learning curve…