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Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are slipping fast after another frustrating draw left the Super Eagles staring at the prospect of missing back-to-back tournaments for the first time in history. The three-time African champions were held 1-1 by South Africa in Bloemfontein. An unfortunate William Troost-Ekong own goal put Bafana Bafana ahead, before Calvin Bassey’s header just before halftime rescued a point. The result leaves

The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong following Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein. The Eagles, desperate for a win to revive their qualification hopes, suffered a blow early on when Ola Aina was forced off through injury in the eighth minute. Their troubles deepened in the 25th

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says Nigeria have what it takes to claim victory over South Africa when both sides clash in Bloemfontein today (Tuesday) in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. The Eagles sit third in Group C with 10 points from seven matches, trailing leaders South Africa by six points and the Benin Republic by one. With only three games left, defeat would severely dent Nigeria’s hopes of

The Chief Executive Officer of the E1 powerboat racing series, Rodi Basso, says Lagos stood out as the perfect African host for the competition because of the state government’s strong commitment to clean energy and climate action. Nigeria’s commercial capital will welcome the groundbreaking event from October 3 to 5, marking the first time the all-electric offshore powerboat race will be staged on the continent. The E1 series, which made

Bayelsa Queens booked their place in the final of the 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers after a hard-fought 2-1 comeback win over Burkina Faso’s USFA on Tuesday in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. The Prosperity Girls, champions of the 2022 edition, were stunned just two minutes into the clash when Comfort Yeboah punished a defensive lapse between Florence Alexander and goalkeeper Monle Omini to slot into an empty net. Bayelsa

Thirteen players have now reported to the Super Eagles’ camp in Ikot Ekpene as Nigeria steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. According to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, nine new arrivals—Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Moses Simon, Chidozie Awaziem, Adebayo Adeleye, and Benjamin Fredericks—joined the camp on Tuesday. They linked up with the quartet of

Bayern Munich have made Atalanta star Ademola Lookman their top deadline-day target after a deal for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson fell through. Jackson had already arrived in Munich for a medical before Chelsea pulled the plug, citing the need to keep him following Liam Delap’s injury. According to Sky Sport, Bayern responded with a loan bid for Lookman, including a €28m option to buy, but Atalanta rejected the proposal. The

Four bids are in contention to host the 2029 UEFA Women’s European Championship after Italy withdrew on Friday, UEFA confirmed. With Italy already set to co-host the men’s Euro 2032 alongside Turkey, the race is now between Germany, Poland, Portugal, and a joint Denmark-Sweden bid. UEFA will announce the winning host nation on December 3. The chosen host will face high expectations following the success of the 2025 tournament in

Lionel Messi returned from injury in spectacular fashion, scoring twice as Inter Miami came from behind to defeat Orlando City 3-1 and book their place in the Leagues Cup final on Wednesday night. The Argentine star, who had missed Miami’s last two games with a thigh problem, equalised from the penalty spot in the 77th minute before linking up with Jordi Alba to put Miami ahead with two minutes left