Category: SPORTS
OFFICIAL: Iran Pulls Out Of 2026 FIFA World Cup Amid Escalating Conflict
Iran’s Sports Minister has confirmed the nation will not participate in the upcoming World Cup, citing the ongoing conflict with host country, the United States. The Middle Eastern nation’s involvement in this summer’s tournament has been uncertain since the US and Israel launched extensive strikes on Iran late last month, resulting in the death of…
FIFA Dashes Super Eagles’ World Cup Hope, Confirms DR Congo In Play-Off Tournament
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative. The development by the football governing body has dashed Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an accreditation notice circulated to journalists ahead of the competition, FIFA detailed the tournament format and listed…
Ex-Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong trapped in Qatar Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been left stranded in Qatar following the temporary closure of the country’s airspace amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. In a report by Soccernet, Troost-Ekong recently signed for Al Ahli SC after leaving Saudi Arabia in January. But as it stands, the 32-year-old cannot leave Qatar,…
UCL: Real Madrid Get Rematch With Benfica, PSG Drawn Against Monaco In Champions League Play-Offs
Real Madrid have been given a rematch against Benfica while Paris Saint-Germain have been drawn against Monaco in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs following Friday’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw produced several high-profile fixtures as teams battle for places in the round of 16 under the competition’s new format. Borussia Dortmund will…
Hosts Morocco Ready For Battle With Mane’s Senegal In AFCON Final
The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between the continent’s two leading footballing powerhouses as hosts Morocco look to win the title for the first time in 50 years when they take on Sadio Mane’s Senegal. The match kicks off at 1900 GMT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah…
You Have Made Nigeria Proud —Peter Obi Congratulates Super Eagles on Securing Third Place at AFCON 2025
The presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Mr. Peter Obi has congratulated Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, for securing the third-place medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a post shared on his official X handle, Obi praised the team for their performance at the tournament, commending the players for representing…
AFCON 2025: Peter Obi Urges Super Eagles To Get Third-Place Medal
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has hailed the Super Eagles for their beautiful display throughout the 120 minutes of play against hosts Morocco in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles lost 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a dramatic semi-final game played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium…
Morocco Vs Nigeria: All You Need To Know As Heavyweights Clash In AFCON Semi-Final
Hosts Morocco take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday in the first semi-final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in a fixture that is steeped in ambition and history. Two continental heavyweights will clash in a signature African fixture, one that promises to draw attention…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Threaten To Boycott Algeria Match Over Unpaid AFCON Bonuses
Nigeria’s Super Eagles players have threatened not to travel to Marrakech for their next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Algeria unless all outstanding winning bonuses are paid by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Multiple journalists reporting from Morocco revealed that the players are insisting on the settlement of their entitlements before taking part…
Lookman Plays Down Osimhen Rift After Super Eagles’ Win Over Mozambique
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has dismissed claims of a rift with Victor Osimhen following Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The incident happened during the second half of the round-of-16 match, when both players were involved in a brief on-field disagreement. Team captain Wilfred Ndidi quickly stepped in…