African football

Nigeria vs Burkina Faso: Golden Eaglets Coach Aims for Semifinals Despite Team’s First Ever Flight Experience
On Saturday, Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are set to clash with Burkina Faso in their concluding Group B match at the WAFU B U17 Championship held...

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2 days ago2 days ago

On Saturday, Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are set to clash with Burkina Faso in their concluding Group B match at the WAFU B U17 Championship held in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Head coach Manu Garba confidently asserts that his youthful squad is prepared to elevate their performance once more, according to Soccernet.ng. The five-time world champions began...

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Nigeria vs South Africa Rivalry Heats Up: Remo Stars Take on Sundowns Following Zilimadjou Rout
Remo Stars, the reigning Nigerian champions, have advanced to the second round of the CAF Champions League following a dominant 5-0 aggregate triumph over Comoros’...

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2 days ago2 days ago

Remo Stars, the reigning Nigerian champions, have advanced to the second round of the CAF Champions League following a dominant 5-0 aggregate triumph over Comoros’ US Zilimadjou, according to Soccernet.ng. The Sky Blue Stars established a strong foothold in the tie with a commanding 4-0 victory in the first leg held last week at the...

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2026 WCQ Drama: South Africa Stands Firm Amid FIFA Probe Into Mokoena’s Eligibility
The South African Football Association (SAFA) remains optimistic following FIFA’s announcement that disciplinary measures have been initiated concerning the participation of suspended midfielder Teboho Mokoena...

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5 days ago5 days ago

The South African Football Association (SAFA) remains optimistic following FIFA’s announcement that disciplinary measures have been initiated concerning the participation of suspended midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the March FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. Last week, FIFA confirmed it would probe South Africa’s choice to field Mokoena during their 2-0 win over Lesotho, despite the...

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CAF Showdown: Remo Stars Dominate, Kwara United Net a Hat-Trick in Ghana, Rivers United Stand Strong in Congo!
Nigerian football clubs experienced varied outcomes in their recent continental fixtures, with Remo Stars and Rivers United securing encouraging results, according to Soccernet.ng. Meanwhile, Kwara...

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6 days ago6 days ago

Nigerian football clubs experienced varied outcomes in their recent continental fixtures, with Remo Stars and Rivers United securing encouraging results, according to Soccernet.ng. Meanwhile, Kwara United narrowly missed out in Ghana, and Abia Warriors suffered a late setback in their continental debut. Remo Stars Deliver a Dominant Performance Photo Credit: Remo Stars Playing at their...

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Nigeria Falls in FIFA Rankings While South Africa and Benin Surge Ahead
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped one spot to 45th in the newest FIFA World Rankings, raising alarms about their shaky campaign to secure a place...

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1 week ago1 week ago

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped one spot to 45th in the newest FIFA World Rankings, raising alarms about their shaky campaign to secure a place in the 2026 World Cup, according to Soccernet.ng. This ranking represents Nigeria’s lowest standing in half a decade, with the reigning African champions, Côte d’Ivoire, surpassing them to claim 44th...

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Exclusive: Meet the Final 20! Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Take Off for WAFU-B U17 Showdown
The Nigerian U17 squad, famously known as the Golden Eaglets, has finalized its roster ahead of their departure on Wednesday for the WAFU-B U17 Championship...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The Nigerian U17 squad, famously known as the Golden Eaglets, has finalized its roster ahead of their departure on Wednesday for the WAFU-B U17 Championship in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, according to Soccernet.ng. Coach Manu Garba has carefully selected a 20-man team comprising three goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders, and six forwards, all set to represent...

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2026 WCQ Drama Resolved: FIFA Gives South Africa a Clean Bill of Eligibility
In a significant setback for Nigeria and the Benin Republic’s ambitions to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has dismissed any disciplinary...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

In a significant setback for Nigeria and the Benin Republic’s ambitions to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has dismissed any disciplinary measures against South Africa concerning claims of fielding an ineligible player during the African qualifiers. This ruling effectively dashes Nigeria’s hopes of gaining an advantage through administrative penalties within Group...

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Benjamin and Odogu: Odegbami Foresees Brighton and AC Milan Stars Rising as Africa’s Ultimate Defensive Powerhouse
Segun Odegbami, a celebrated icon in Nigerian football history, has called for a thorough overhaul of the Super Eagles squad. He stresses the importance of...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Segun Odegbami, a celebrated icon in Nigerian football history, has called for a thorough overhaul of the Super Eagles squad. He stresses the importance of injecting young, dynamic players to rejuvenate the national team, especially as Nigeria faces the risk of missing out on the 2026 World Cup, reports Soccernet.ng. The 1980 Africa Cup of...

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From Super Eagles to Guinea Fowls: AFCON Hero Blasts Nigeria After Disappointing South Africa Draw
Segun Odegbami, a revered figure in Nigerian football, has delivered a scathing critique of the Super Eagles following their 1-1 stalemate against South Africa in...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Segun Odegbami, a revered figure in Nigerian football, has delivered a scathing critique of the Super Eagles following their 1-1 stalemate against South Africa in Bloemfontein, asserting that the team fell short of deserving a win, according to Soccernet.ng. The 1980 Africa Cup of Nations champion voiced his profound disappointment with Nigeria’s display during Tuesday’s...

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South African Football Chief Mocks Nigeria: “Nothing Super About the Super Eagles” After Bloemfontein Draw
Natasha Tsichlas, a prominent figure in South African football, has openly criticized Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana in Bloemfontein...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Natasha Tsichlas, a prominent figure in South African football, has openly criticized Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening, according to Soccernet.ng. Needing a win to boost their faltering World Cup qualifying campaign, Nigeria instead left the field with a frustrating stalemate. South Africa took the...

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