Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Sunday morning arrived in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom, for their final day of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying against Benin Republic. This came after the team failed to arrive on the scheduled day due to damage to the plane transporting them from South Africa. Blueprint.ng reports that the other plane carrying them landed in …
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Nigeria-France Sports Awards to Celebrate Excellence as SSA of President Adeyinka Adeboye Honored Among Top Dignitaries
The stage is set for another night of glamour, recognition and transcontinental celebration as the third edition of the Nigeria-France Sports Awards takes center stage on Sunday, October 20, 2025 at the prestigious La Maison des Arts, in Paris, France. The annual event, which celebrates the outstanding contributions to sports development and international cooperation between Nigeria and France, is expected …
Read More »APM Terminals Liberia Champions Health, Wellness, and National Unity
Monrovia, Liberia – October 10, 2025 — APM Terminals Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and national progress by returning as the Official Gold Sponsor of the 2025 Liberia Marathon, taking place on Sunday, October 12, 2025. This marks the company’s third year partnering with the Liberia Marathon Trust, an enduring collaboration that underscores its dedication to promoting …
Read More »Shearer: It has to be Arsenal’s year to win the EPL -Legend
Alan Shearer has stepped up the pressure on Arsenal to win a Premier League title this season, insisting the club cannot afford to fall short given their resources and the quality of their squad. Since the 2022/23 campaign, the Gunners have been on the verge of ending their long wait for another league crown, slowly building a team capable of …
Read More »The African Brands celebrates the 10th African Brands Congress in 2025
African Brands, a leading platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting brand excellence across the continent, will host African Brand Congress Awards 2025 and Exhibition on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 11:00 am, in the grand ballroom of the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. This year’s edition, themed “Building globally competitive brands outside Africa: perspectives, challenges and opportunities”, will …
Read More »Chartered Super Eagles forced to make emergency landing in Angola en route to Uyo
OwnGoalNigeria.com has revealed the reason why the Nigerian Super Eagles are yet to arrive in Nigeria after yesterday’s 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane. The Super Eagles were expected to be in Nigeria in the early hours of today but at the time of writing have yet to arrive in Uyo ahead of Tuesday’s match against Benin Republic. Their visitors …
Read More »Latest news: Danger averted as Super Eagles flight diverts to Angola hours before World Cup qualifier clash with Benin Republic
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said a broken windshield of the chartered ValueJet Airline plane carrying the Super Eagles delegation from Polokwane in South Africa to Uyo, for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, delayed the arrival of players and officials in the Akwa Ibom state capital. The NFF communications department made this known in a statement …
Read More »Fright in the air! Broken windshield forces Super Eagles to return to Angola: NFF moves to rescue team ahead of crash in Benin
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles’ trip to Uyo for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic took an unexpected turn after their chartered ValueJet plane suffered a broken windshield mid-air on Sunday. According to an official statement from the NFF, the team was on its way from Polokwane, South Africa, where it had …
Read More »Benin arrives in Uyo ahead of Super Eagles clash
The Benin Republic Cheetahs have arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom after Tuesday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualification match against the Nigerian Super Eagles. The team’s arrival was captured in a video by Victor Ademola TV and published on its handle X. The Benin players and officials landed at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo today (Saturday). …
Read More »Akor Adams shines in Super Eagles debut
Striker Akor Adams made his long-awaited debut for the Super Eagles in a 2-1 win over Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. The striker’s 80th-minute goal sealed three precious points for Nigeria as the team continues its quest for a place in the expanded 48-team tournament in North America. The 25-year-old, whose …
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