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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will clash with Gabon in the semi-finals of the African zone play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the conclusion of the qualification group stage on Tuesday. The Eagles secured their place in the play-offs after thrashing Benin Republic 4–0 earlier in the day. Gabon, on the other hand, claimed the second spot in Group F after defeating Burundi 2–0, aided by Ivory Coast’s dominant win

Nigeria’s Super Eagles stormed into the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs with a resounding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday night at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Although the win wasn’t enough to clinch automatic qualification, the team’s dominant performance secured a crucial playoff berth, keeping their World Cup dream alive. Osimhen Leads the Charge Victor Osimhen delivered a spectacular hat-trick, opening the scoring in the 3rd minute

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be fighting for survival today as they host group leaders Benin Republic in a decisive final Group C clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo — a game that will determine their fate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Having missed out on Qatar 2022, the Eagles now stand on the brink of another heartbreak — which would mark their first back-to-back World Cup absence

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has added an unusual record to his glittering career — becoming the player with the most penalty misses in football history. The Al Nassr forward missed from the spot against Ireland on Saturday, as Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher saved his attempt. The miss marked Ronaldo’s 34th failed penalty, according to data published by Planet Football on Monday. Despite the record, Ronaldo’s overall numbers remain remarkable. The

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will this evening take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a must-win encounter at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa — a fixture that could determine the nation’s fate in the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The encounter comes with everything on the line for Nigeria, who were staring at back-to-back World Cup absences until a recent twist in Group

Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has charged Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, to stay united, disciplined, and determined as they set their sights on glory at the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The team arrived safely in Casablanca on Wednesday after a four-hour, twenty-minute flight from Abuja, ahead of the global tournament scheduled to begin on October 17. Before their departure, the Flamingos had

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after suffering a heavy 4–0 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 clash at the Estadio Nacional, Santiago, on Wednesday. The result ended Nigeria’s campaign in disappointing fashion, as the South Americans showcased their class and precision, scoring twice in each half to secure a comfortable passage into the quarter-finals. Argentina got off

Manchester City defender John Stones has revealed he briefly contemplated retiring from football last season following a series of injuries that limited his playing time. The 31-year-old, who managed just 11 Premier League appearances in the 2024/2025 campaign, struggled with recurring foot and hamstring problems, the latter keeping him sidelined from February. Speaking with BBC Radio 5 Live, Stones admitted the constant setbacks left him mentally drained and questioning his

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have sealed a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after battling Colombia to a 1–1 draw in the early hours of Monday. The seven-time African champions showed resilience at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca, where goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt pulled off key saves in the 23rd and 26th minutes to keep the South Americans at bay during a