The UEFA Champions League and Europa League return this week with Nigerian players once again at the heart of the action. While the likes of Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge) and Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest) are sidelined through injury, fans…
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Once revered as Africa’s footballing royalty, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are writing a new chapter, one not of crisis, but of comeback. The green and white jersey still commands respect, and now, more than…
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Nigeria have always been blessed with football talent, both homegrown and abroad. Over the years, stars like Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have shown the value of embracing diaspora players. Today,…
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I was waiting for the safe arrival of the Flying Eagles in Santiago, the capital of Chile - and now that they’ve landed, the story can begin.
It’s that time of year when…
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League kicked off in sensational style on Tuesday night, including a remarkable 4-4 draw between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund, and more similar entertainment and drama is expected over the next two days of matchday one…
The Super Eagles’ chances of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another crushing blow on Tuesday night as they were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in Bloemfontein.
An early own goal by captain William Troost-Ekong…
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African football fans are bracing themselves for another blockbuster continental showdown as Nigeria’s Super Eagles face South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash on Tuesday evening at…
South Africa v Nigeria | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Tuesday, September 9 | 17:00 KO
Odds: South Africa - 2.58 | Draw - 3.05 | Nigeria - 3.00
The Super Eagles head to Bloemfontein for what could be…
On Saturday evening, Nigeria and Rwanda will resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a matchday seven clash in CAF Group C at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
The Super Eagles are fourth in the table heading into the…
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes another decisive turn this week as Nigeria’s Super Eagles regroup in Uyo for back-to-back qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. With the team’s campaign hanging delicately in the balance, these…