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The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria won’t be competing at the upcoming CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Cote d’Ivoire next year.

Victor Osimhen faces a setback as he will be sidelined for a minimum of three weeks due to an ankle injury.

Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has commended Kenneth Igboke following the defender’s selection to join the Super Eagles squad for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Hopes of Rivers Hoopers’ extending their historic run to the BAL final was truncated when they lost 83-89 in overtime to Al Ahly Ly at the BK Arena, on Wednesday.

Marc Brys has been replaced as head coach of Cameroon without taking charge of a game after a heated exchange with Samuel Eto’o, the president of the country’s football federation (FECAFOOT).

Nigeria U-17 MNT forward Abdulmuiz Adeleke is determined to build on his standout displays in the recently concluded WAFU B U-17 Championship.

Golden Eaglets coach, Manu Garba has expressed immense pride in his team’s performance after defeating host Ghana to clinch the bronze medal at the WAFU B U-17 tournament.

Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has advised Super Eagles head coach Finidi George to prioritize selecting the best players available, regardless of their league.

Former Golden Eaglets head coach Fatai Amoo has commended current coach Manu Garba for his performance at the 2024 WAFU B Nations Cup in Ghana, following Nigeria’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Ghana that secured a bronze medal.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is set to reveal his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe this Thursday.