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Alex Iwobi has been named among the nominees for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March after an impressive run of form with Fulham FC. The Super Eagles midfielder was one of Fulham’s standout performers during the month, featuring in all four league matches. His biggest moment came in the 2–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, where he delivered a strong performance and scored a decisive goal. During

Global sportswear giant Nike has officially unveiled new home and away jerseys for the Super Eagles, giving the team a fresh identity despite missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The unveiling was announced via the national team’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, as fans continue to react to Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the tournament. New Home Kit Design The new home jersey features a light

World football governing body FIFA has sanctioned both Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo over disciplinary violations that occurred during their controversial 2026 World Cup African play-off final. According to FIFA’s disciplinary report on the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, both football federations were found guilty of separate offences during the match played in Morocco on November 16, 2025. Sanctions on Nigeria The Nigeria Football Federation

Real Madrid have confirmed their squad for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Manchester City, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham returning after recent fitness concerns. The Spanish giants travel to England with a strong 3–0 advantage from the first leg, where Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to put Madrid firmly in control of the tie. Manager Álvaro Arbeloa announced the travelling

Iran has announced that it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing security concerns linked to its ongoing tensions with the United States, one of the tournament’s host nations. Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, confirmed the decision, stating that the country’s national team would not be safe traveling to the United States for the competition. According to him, the decision was influenced by recent

Victor Osimhen couldn’t hold back his emotions after Galatasaray fans unveiled a touching tribute to his late mother before their game in Istanbul. The massive tifo showed Osimhen with his mother alongside the words “We are family and family is everything.” The Nigerian striker was seen wiping tears as he looked at the display from the stands. A powerful moment that showed the love and support fans can give a

Miracle Ezechukwu delivered an impressive performance at MTN CHAMPS Season 4, recording the fastest time in the Junior Girls’ 100m and achieving the qualifying mark for the World U-20 Championships. Ezechukwu clocked 11.67 seconds despite running into a -1.3m/s headwind, setting the pace in the category during the ongoing athletics competition at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar. According to MTN CHAMPS Media Officer Babatunde Koiki, the time automatically qualifies

Arsenal strengthened their grip on the Premier League title race on Wednesday night, edging Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 at the Amex Stadium to extend their lead at the top. The only goal of the match came in the ninth minute when Bukayo Saka cut in from the right flank and unleashed a shot that deflected through a crowded penalty area, leaving Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen helpless. The strike was

Struggling Wolves dealt a major setback to Liverpool’s title hopes on Tuesday night, edging a dramatic 2–1 victory at Molineux in a thrilling Premier League encounter. Despite Liverpool controlling large portions of possession in the opening half, Wolves remained compact at the back, with goalkeeper José Sá producing a series of steady saves to frustrate the visitors. Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo all probed for openings, but clear