NIGERIA

Former Deputy National Publicity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Yekeni Nabena, has said Nigerians have moved on with the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hence former Vice President Atiku Abubakar can not take the Nation back to desert. Nabena said all the noise about Chicago State University certificate is a pre-election matter that has been forgotten. Atiku Abubakar …

Zimbabwe midfielder, Marshall Munetsi believes the Warriors can post a good result against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Baltemar Brito’s side will entertain the Super Eagles in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture at the Huye Stadium, Butare on Sunday. The Warriors held Rwanda to a 0-0 draw in their opening fixture on Wednesday. The Super Eagles are the …

Exclusive! Why CAF Snubbed Nigerian Referees for 2023 AFCON – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Doue cited the reason for Nigerian Referees not being selected due to the perception that they are not the best available.     Speaking during a …

Zimbabwe players boycotted training on Thursday over unpaid bonuses, appearance fees and allowances ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Warriors held Rwanda to a 0-0 draw in their first game on Wednesday. According to the Herald, head coach, Baltemar Brito was made to sit on the bus for about 45 …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin preparation for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo on Wednesday. The Group A encounter is slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday, September 10. Head coach Jose Peseiro unveiled his 23-man squad for the game on Sunday. Read Also:Exclusive: Boniface, Orban Not A Threat To …

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon arrived Abidjan on Thursday for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 encounter against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Rigobert Song’s side arrived Abidjan from Bouake where they played their last group against the Scorpions of Gambia. The Indomitable Lions played their first two group games at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro. …

Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off at the start of next year, Brentford defensive midfielder, Frank Onyeka, has been assessing the Nigerian national team’s chances, hoping that the Super Eagles will claim the fourth African title in Cote d’Ivoire given their stars thriving in Europe. Speaking to LiveScore, Onyeka who has played 14 times for …

Lesotho Head coach, Leslie Notsi sent a strong message to Nigeria ahead of their World Cup qualifier clash this Thursday. Despite acknowledging his team’s underdog status, Notsi stated that Lesotho is no longer an easy opponent, and that they’re in Uyo for business.     The gaffer highlighted his side’s recent achievements, including reaching the COSAFA Cup final and a …

The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) Advisory Board, Wednesday, disclosed and lauded Luminate for coming on board as a funding partner to advance the main objective of their project in progress. The partnership, is said to underscore a shared commitment to empowering the Nigerian youth and catalysing impactful transformation for the long-term developmental landscape of Nigeria. According to the press …

The World Bank has predicted that Nigeria’s growth would decelerate from 3.3 per cent in 2022 to 2.9 per cent in 2023. The bank noted, in a report titled, ‘Africa’s Pulse: An analysis of issues shaping Africa’s economic future (October 2023 | Volume 28), that the country’s oil production had remained below OPEC+ quota amid capacity issues and lower international …