Author: Brila

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has branded Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup an “absolute shame,” calling for an immediate overhaul of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

As Nigeria counts down to the Africa Cup of Nations with just 32 days to go, several Super Eagles stars are battling form, confidence, and managerial uncertainty at their respective clubs.

Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star, Achraf Hakimi was crowned the 2025 African Player of the Year at the CAF Awards, beating Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen in one of the most fiercely contested races in recent years.

Galatasaray and Super Eagles of Nigeria have suffered a significant setback following medical confirmation that star forward Victor Osimhen has sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain with internal bleeding while on international duty with Nigeria. The 26-year-old was forced off at half-time during Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifiers Playoff Final defeat to DR Congo on Sunday after experiencing discomfort in his left leg. Upon returning to Istanbul, he underwent an MRI at the club’s partner facility, Acıbadem Hospital, where the injury was officially diagnosed. Galatasaray striker injured during Nigeria’s World Cup playoff defeat Club Statement Confirms Severity In an official announcement…

Nigeria’s national team captain, William Troost-Ekong, has spoken on the Super Eagles’ painful defeat to DR Congo in the CAF World Cup Playoffs final, offering words of pride, reflection, and optimism for the future.

Former Super Eagles midfielder and coach, Duke Udi has delivered a candid appraisal of Nigeria’s recent World Cup playoff defeat to DR Congo, describing the match as “a game of two halves” and identifying key tactical failings that led to the loss.

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has apologised to the Democratic Republic of Congo following a controversial post-match comment in which he accused someone on the Leopards’ bench of using “voodoo” during the tense penalty shoot-out that dashed Nigeria’s World Cup hopes.

Predicting an exact score remains one of the hardest bets in football. The difference between a correct guess and a near miss often lies in detail, not luck.

The Pelé Cup, the precursor to the Over-35s World Cup, which never took place, was one of the best things modern football had, apart from renowned international tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro, UEFA Champions League, Copa Libertadores de América, and similar.

This article examines the extraordinary role of Hakeem Olajuwon and the profound influence he has had on basketball across Africa.