Nigeria’s Super Eagles will kick off their camp for the two 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe on Sunday, 16th March in Kigali.
Head Coach Eric Chelle is expected to announce a 23-man squad selected from a provisional list of 39 players later this week. The squad will feature several new faces as they prepare for the upcoming qualifiers against Rwanda and…
President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a task force to oversee preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by North America.
The task force, led by President Trump himself, will focus on coordinating U.S. government security measures and planning for the tournament, which is expected to attract millions of international visitors to the United States, Canada, and…
Four-time African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto’o has secured his place on the list of candidates for the Confederation of African Football’s elective congress, scheduled for next week.
Eto’o had initially been excluded from the contest, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld his appeal, allowing him to contest the CAF executive committee elections in Cairo on…
National Sports Commission, led by Mallam Shehu Dikko as Chairman, has officially welcomed the participating nations to the ECOWAS Wrestling Tournament currently taking place in Abuja.
During the opening ceremony, Mallam Dikko reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fostering the growth and promotion of traditional sports.
He emphasized that the Sports Commission is also dedicated to…
Liverpool delivered a stunning last-minute blow to Paris Saint-Germain, clinching a dramatic 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Despite being under relentless pressure for most of the game, the Reds capitalized on a rare opportunity to secure a crucial advantage.
PSG Dominate but Fail to Convert
Paris Saint-Germain were in full control for the majority of the…
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Abubakar Lawal, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Sokoto. The young footballer, who played for Ugandan club Vipers SC, met an untimely demise last month in Kampala, leaving behind a legacy that resonated deeply with those who knew him.
Lawal’s burial, which took place on Monday, was attended by grieving…
Nottingham Forest have secured their place in the English FA Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Ipswich Town.
The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Forest holding their nerve to win 5-4 on penalties. Jack Taylor was the only player to miss his spot-kick, sealing Ipswich’s fate and sending Forest through to the next stage of the…
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Nigerian-born American football star Moro Ojomo for his outstanding achievement in the 2025 NFL Super Bowl. Ojomo played a pivotal role in securing victory for the Philadelphia Eagles, earning recognition for his contributions to sports on the global stage.
During an interactive session at…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has reaffirmed that the club’s long-term ambition remains winning the Premier League, despite their disappointing FA Cup exit to Fulham.
The Red Devils bowed out of the competition in dramatic fashion, losing 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following 120 minutes at Old Trafford. This marks United’s earliest FA Cup exit as defending champions since…
The Young Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire fully avenged their earlier defeat by Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, securing a 2-0 win in the second of two friendly matches at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on Friday evening.
Aliyu Zubairu’s side had emerged 2-0 winners in the first encounter on Wednesday, but the Young Elephants responded strongly, asserting their dominance on…