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By Onyekachi Chimezie Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed confidence and unity within the team ahead of Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in Polokwane. Speaking to Super Eagle’s TV, the captain shared his optimism as the three-time African champions fine-tuned their preparations for the crucial encounter. “Everyone here deserves to be here,” Troost-Ekong said. “They are …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle will make five changes from the Super Eagles team that started the last match against South Africa in the World Cup qualifiers, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Nigeria drew 1-1 against South Africa, further damaging their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Their hope now depends on results elsewhere going well in …

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have reopened talks over the January transfer of Super Eagles and Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman. According to Fanatik, Galatasaray are not giving up on Lookman, who was at the top of Okan Buruk’s transfer list after being highly sought after in the summer, but was unable to land him. It is understood that the ‘yellow-red’ …

Defender of the Super Falcons, Christy Ucheibe and Benfica Women had a disappointing start to his UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign, falling 2-1 to Juventus Women at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday night. Benfica had a perfect start to the game and took the lead in the 6th minute through Lucia Alveswho clinically finished Nycole Raysla Centerbecoming the first scorer …

Post views: 181 Rangers International Football Club Foundation (RIFC Foundation), Enugu, on 7 October 2025, launched a Sports Intervention Program at Therapeutic Secondary School (Inclusivity), Abakpa Nike, Enugu State, South Eastern Nigeria.According to the Chairman of the Rangers Intl FC Foundation, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, the initiative – carried out in collaboration with the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association …

The Flying Eagles were eliminated from this year’s U-20 World Cup in Chile tonight after being defeated 4-0 by tournament favorite Argentina. Argentina took the lead after two minutes thanks to top scorer Alejo Sarco, before doubling their advantage in the 23rd minute.third Minute through a free kick by Maher Carrizo. The six-time champions completed the rout in the second …

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were knocked out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a humiliating 4-0 loss to Argentina in the round of 16. More to follow…

By Onyekachi Chimezie The Nigerian women’s rugby league team, the Green Falcons, produced a ruthless display to defeat Ghana 40-0 in an international friendly match held in Alaro town. It was the first of a two-match friendly series between the West African neighbors, and the Falcons wasted no time in asserting their dominance with a flawless offensive and defensive performance. …

Six-time champions Argentina knocked Nigeria out of the finals of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile on Wednesday night, winning the round of 16 tie in Santiago 4-0 to avenge the Flying Eagles’ triumph over them at the same stage where Argies hosted the tournament two years ago. Alejo Sarco scored Argentina’s first goal in the second minute, …

It may still seem far away, but the excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already building. After the drama and Qatar 2022 surprisesSoccer fans around the world are focusing their attention on what promises to be one of the most ambitious tournaments in history. With new venues, new formats and a new generation of rising stars, the 2026 …