Author: Tumininu Yussuf
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.
NWFL Champions, Edo Queens will begin their journey to qualify for the 4th edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League, at the WAFU-B Qualifiers will take place in Abidjan, in August.
Super Eagles forward, Terem Moffi has expressed his admiration for the quality of NPFL players in the current national team squad.
Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Samuel Onikeku has highlighted the importance of the Country’s participation in the Confederation of African Athletes (CAA) Region 2 Championship in Ghana.
Serie A side, SS Lazio is reportedly close to securing the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Hatayspor.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Wednesday that the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), originally planned for summer 2025 in Morocco, has been rescheduled to early 2026.
Super Eagles new invitee, Ibrahim Olawoyin has expressed his excitement and readiness following his first call-up to the team, and for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.