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Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, expressing doubts over the possible outcome of taking the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Reacting to the situation, Ighalo suggested that pursuing the case may not produce a positive outcome unless Nigeria makes an exceptionally …

Today is April Fool’s Day or as we popularly call it in Nigeria, April Fool’s Day. But it is no April Fool’s joke that there will now be 10 countries representing Africa in the 2026 World Cup starting in June and the great Super Eagles will not be one of those teams. That is the sad reality. The pain of …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted a high-level Diaspora Talent Discovery Committee, drawing on a group of experienced Nigerian sports professionals and stakeholders from around the world to strengthen talent identification and engagement beyond the country’s borders. The Committee is chaired by UK-based sports administrator, Dr. Tunde Adelakun, who previously worked with the Nigeria national football team and the …

Nigeria’s senior team is now the third best team in Africa according to FIFA, world football’s governing body, following the release of the national team rankings for the month of March, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Nigeria closed the window in March with a 2-1 win over 24th-ranked Iran before drawing 2-2 with 64th-ranked Jordan in the recently concluded four-team invitational tournament in …

The assistant coach of the Kano state football team, Auwal Ibrahim, made a deep and emotional appeal for support from the government, because the players do not want to continue begging for money on the streets. READ ALSO: Iwobi’s red card and Uzoho’s injury highlight Super Eagles’ night of mistakes in 2-2 draw with Jordan The physically challenged coach made …

Post views: 18 By Silvernews The Imo State Council of Football Referees has congratulated Sir Kelechi Mejuobi on his elevation as President of the Nigerian Football Referees Association (NFRA), describing it as a landmark achievement in the history of refereeing in the country. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Nwaegbe Uchechukwu, the Council said Mejuobi’s elevation, ratified …

Galatasaray has confirmed that Victor Osimhen has returned to training in the gym, reports completesports.com. Osimhen recently underwent surgery after breaking his arm in a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool two weeks ago. The Nigerian international recently underwent surgery after suffering a broken arm during a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool two weeks ago. Galatasaray provided an update …

Kennedy Boboye has denied allegations of verbally abusing and intimidating match officials following Bendel Insurance’s 2-2 draw against Plateau United, resulting in a heavy penalty from the League. In an interview with Brila.net, Boboye insisted his interaction with the referee was limited to a question about a controversial late decision. Retracting the incident, Boboye explained that his behavior could not …

By: Akande David The Super Eagles will take on Jordan today at 6:30 pm local time at Mardan Antalyaspor in Turkey in an international friendly, as The Chivalrous Ones prepare for the World Cup today, March 31, 2026. The match will be the last for the Super Eagles in this FIFA international window. The Chivalrous Ones are preparing for their …

Kanyechukwu, a 16-year-old Nigerian cyclist, has embarked on a long-distance awareness ride from Enugu to Lagos to promote autism awareness and advocate for greater support for children living with autism in Nigeria and Africa. The trip, which began in Enugu, is part of a structured advocacy campaign aimed at increasing public understanding of autism and encouraging inclusive policies. The rider …