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The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ arrives as the largest edition in history, with 48 teams, 104 matches and a format that spans three countries and 39 days. It quickly becomes clear that this is not just another tournament, but a complete change of pace, with longer nights and faster conversations. With SuperSport offering full coverage across four dedicated channels on …

SCORENigeria analyzes the highlights of the Super Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Portugal in a friendly in Leira on Wednesday night. 10. Maduka Okoye is now the Super Eagles’ number one goalkeeper, as evidenced by his performances against Poland and Portugal. He made several important saves to make the defeat respectable. Stanley Nwabali would have to fight to regain the number …

The Super Eagles showed great form, confidence and a commendable fighting spirit despite losing 1-2 to FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal in an explosive friendly match in Leiria on Wednesday night. Just before kick-off, National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and NFF Executive Committee Member Sharif Rabiu Inuwa presented a special framed jersey to midfielder Alexander Iwobi to commemorate his …

The Director of Sports, University of Lagos Faculty of Education Students Association (NUESA), Awoniyi Opeyemi, popularly known as Lyon, has expressed confidence in the faculty’s preparation for the upcoming Vice Chancellor’s Cup (VC Cup), scheduled for July 2026. In an interview with Sportxvibe.com.ng after the conclusion of the Faculty of Education Dean’s Cup, in which NAPHER SD emerged as the …

The Nigerian senior team was defeated 1-2 at the hands of Portugal, in a match intended to prepare the host for its next challenge at the World Cup in the United States. Akor Adams scored Nigeria’s only goal of the match, canceling out Pedro Nero’s opener before Francisco Conceição scored what ended up being the winning goal for the Portuguese. …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has heaped plaudits on his players after they earned a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The West Africans defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties in a keenly contested semi-final tie at the Stade de la Paix on Wednesday night. William Troost-Ekong gave Nigeria the lead from the spot …

The Super Eagles showed great form, confidence and a commendable fighting spirit despite losing 1-2 to FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal in an explosive friendly match in Leiria on Wednesday night. Just before kick-off, National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and NFF Executive Committee Member Sharif Rabiu Inuwa presented a special framed jersey to midfielder Alexander Iwobi to commemorate his …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts to Somali referee Omar Artan’s recent refusal to enter the United States for the 2026 World Cup. Earlier this week, Artan was not allowed to enter the US despite being named Africa’s best referee of 2025 at the CAF awards. It is worth recalling that President Donald Trump imposed a travel ban on Somalia and …

Following the Super Eagles’ 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly in Leiria on Wednesday night. Completessports.com’s ADEBOYE ​​​​AMOSU values ​​the performance of the players… Maduka Okoye 7/10 The Udinese goalkeeper conceded two goals but made a couple of saves to help keep the scoreline respectable. Christian Akpan 5/10 He struggled to make much of an impact in his …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles lost 2-1 in their international friendly against Portugal on Wednesday night. More to follow…