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Super Eagles, Benin Set for Uyo Showdown in Final World Cup Qualifier

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter in Uyo as Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic arrive on Saturday ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World

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FCT FA Board Member Babatunde Burknor Expresses Optimism for Nigeria’s World Cup Qualification

………Threatens To Petition FCT Minister Over Abandoned Stadiums   Despite Nigeria’s precarious position in the race for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Barrister Babatunde Burknor, a board

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FIFA Sanctions South Africa, Awards Lesotho 3-0 Win

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been hit with disciplinary sanctions by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during their 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifier against

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World cup race- Eagles fail to fly against Zimbabwe Warriors in Uyo

The Super Eagles of Nigeria fought to a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe’s Warriors in a world cup qualifying match played at the Godswill Akpabio stadium, Uyo in Tuesday.

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Super Eagles Soar: Osimhen’s Double Keeps Nigeria in 2026 World Cup Contention

Forward Victor Osimhen, who had not played any part in the campaign previously, rose stoutly to the occasion and boldly revamped Nigeria’s campaign for a place at the 2026 FIFA

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2026 World Cup Race: Chelle names Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen, 20 others for Rwanda, Zimbabwe

Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and

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Tithing controversy rocks Odion Ighalo’s family as ex- wife labels him a hypocrite

After claiming to dedicate 10% of his earning as tithe to churches, Sonia Adesuwa, ex-wife of Nigerian footballer Jude Ighalo, has taken a swipe at him. In an Instagram post,

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NSC DG, Olopade Receives Obafemi Martins, Urges Young Players to Emulate His Patriotism

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday, received former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins, popularly known as the “Weapon of Mass Destruction,” at

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Chelle Names Strong Squad: Ekong, Musa, Lookman, Osimhen Among 38 Players Selected

Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Adeleye Adebayo, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola

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Super Eagles: NFF explains why Labbadia contract broke down

Stringent regulations of German tax authorities have conspired to abort the agreement between the Nigeria Football Federation and Coach Bruno Labbadia for the latter to mount the saddle as Head

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