Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Benin Republic defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Abidjan, in their 2026 World Cup Qualifying match on Monday.
The Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh has called on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to provide a detailed report regarding the disappointing performance of the Super Eagles in recent matches during the June FIFA window.
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr believes in Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their slow start to the campaign.
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi remains confident despite former coach Gernot Rohr’s insight into the Nigerian team ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic.
Nigerian athletes Favour Ofili and Udodi Onwuzurike delivered outstanding performances at the USTAF New York Grand Prix on Sunday, securing victories in the women’s and men’s 100m events, respectively.
Asisat Oshoala has officially overtaken Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur to become Africa’s most followed female athlete on Instagram.
Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has warned that the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin will be even tougher than the game against South Africa.
Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has urged the national team to persist in their efforts to qualify for the World Cup despite recent challenges.
Nigeria forced a draw against South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Group C match, Friday, in Uyo. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (46’) scored his first international goal to level for Nigeria after Themba Zwane (29′) gave South Africa a first-half lead. Unfortunately, the Super Eagles number 10 would be stretched off as the game wore on after what appeared like a hamstring injury. It was a pacy, end-to-end game but the two teams showed very little productivity in the final third and Bafana Bafana, particularly were guilty of a lacklustre end product, despite beating the Nigerian defence numerous times…
South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos has said his team is ready to face Nigeria in their World Cup qualifier clash in Uyo tonight.
