The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has said Nigeria’s hopes regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup now rest entirely with the world football governing body. Dikko made the remark on Thursday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Nigeria’s football authorities had earlier lodged a protest…
World football governing body FIFA is yet to deliver its verdict on a petition submitted by the Nigeria Football Federation alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during last November’s 2026 World Cup African play-offs. Nigerians awaited the outcome on Monday amid expectations that a ruling would clarify the Super Eagles’ status ahead of the…
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has dismissed reports claiming that FIFA has delivered a verdict on Nigeria’s protest over alleged ineligible players fielded by the Fédération Congolaise de Football Association. The controversy stems from Nigeria’s elimination by DR Congo in the final round of the African play-offs last November, a result that ended the Super…
The Oyo State Football Association has adjudged the Olukusa U-16 Football Tournament as the best organised grassroots football competition held in the state in 2025. The association also commended the Grassroots Football Talents Developers Association of Nigeria and the sponsor of the tournament, Chief Ibrahim Sheriffdeen Akano Adetunji, the Mogaji of the Olukusa Dynasty of…
The draw for the UEFA Champions League knockout play-off round and last-16 fixtures has been concluded, confirming a series of high-profile encounters across Europe. UEFA conducted the draw after the completion of the league phase, with clubs paired based on their final positions to determine seeded and unseeded teams. One of the standout ties will…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up to 26th place in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, marking their highest position in 16 years. The January 2026 ranking update reflects Nigeria’s strong showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco. The team, coached by Eric Chelle, recorded one of the biggest jumps in…
Nigeria secured the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Egypt on penalties in the third-place playoff on Saturday. The Super Eagles ended their recent penalty shoot-out setbacks, having previously lost via spot-kicks to hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the tournament. The third-place match between Nigeria and Egypt finished goalless…
Former Super Eagles captain Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has said comparisons between himself and Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho are difficult. Okocha made the remarks during an interview with Clutch 9, where he reflected on his playing career and time alongside the former Barcelona star. He acknowledged Ronaldinho as the most skilful player he ever played with,…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. The quarter-final success set up a last-four meeting with hosts Morocco, who edged Cameroon in their own quarter-final encounter. Nigeria entered the tie in strong form…
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has explained how Nigeria will approach their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against Algeria scheduled for Saturday. Nigeria and Algeria both secured qualification to the last eight after recording victories in their respective Round of 16 matches against Mozambique and DR Congo. Speaking ahead of the encounter, Lookman…
