The Super Eagles defeated Gabon 4-1 on Thursday to progress to the final of the 2026 World Cup playoff mini-tournament. Nigeria booked their place in the playoffs as one of the best runners-up in the African qualifying series, having finished behind South Africa in Group C. Head coach Eric Chelle praised his players’ determination, saying…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have reportedly boycotted their scheduled training session in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday in protest over unpaid bonuses said to have accumulated over two years. According to reports from SCORENigeria, the players informed head coach Eric Chelle that they would not resume training until all outstanding financial entitlements were cleared. The…
The Osun State Police Command emerged as a top performer at the recently concluded Osun Military and Paramilitary Games, OMPG, 2025, winning a total of 28 medals across multiple sports disciplines. According to a signed press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on Monday, the police team clinched gold medals…
Nigeria has announced a 24-man squad for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff, recalling Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for the knockout clash against the Panthers of Gabon. The Super Eagles’ list, released by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, also marks the return of Sevilla forward Chidera Ejuke and Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika. Okoye’s…
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, made history on Wednesday night after scoring a hat-trick in his team’s 3-0 victory over Ajax in the UEFA Champions League. The Nigerian forward was the star performer at the Johan Cruijff ArenA as Galatasaray sealed a crucial away win in Group D of the competition. Osimhen opened the scoring for…
The chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC, Taiwo Lekan-Salami, has described the late Pa Ganiyu Olayiwola Elekuru, popularly known as Baba Eleran, as a monumental figure in the history of the Oluyole Warriors. He made the statement on Wednesday while receiving the children of the late Baba Eleran at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex,…
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has declared that the Nigerian women’s national team is ready to make a lasting impact on the global stage. Ajibade, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, stated that the team’s ambition now extends beyond continental success following years of dominance in Africa. The Super Falcons remain the most successful side in…
Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, has claimed that Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs was undeserved, citing poor officiating during his team’s 4–0 loss to the Super Eagles earlier this month. The German tactician expressed disappointment over the match played on October 14 in Uyo, which saw Victor Osimhen score a hat-trick…
Nigeria’s quest for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains alive following their emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday. The result ensured the Super Eagles booked a place in the CAF play-offs after finishing second in Group C. Victor Osimhen was the star performer, netting a hat-trick before Frank…
Nigeria will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday. The Super Eagles booked their place in the play-offs after defeating Benin Republic 4–0 earlier in the day, while Gabon secured second place in Group F with…
