Tag: soccer
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My dream is to play for Nigeria, says Europe-based, Adegbenro
Daniel Adegbenro can be described as a player who landed in Europe with his two legs. What he has been able to achieve within this short period says so much and it is his class that is pushing his dream to play for the Nigerian national team someday. Adegbenro, who plays as a striker with…
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NPFL: Enyimba host Insurance in big clash of Sunday
Coach Stanley Eguma and Enyimba stand-in captain, Ufere Chinedu are confident that Enyimba will continue their league progress when they meet Bendel Insurance on Matchday 5 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 season. During a pre-match press conference with Enyimba Media, Eguma and Ufere both acknowledged that the tie is crucial for the…
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Jose Mourinho on his way to Benfica
Jose Mourinho is in talks over a return to Benfica as their new head coach. The 62-year-old was sacked last month by Fenerbahce after just over a year in charge at the Turkish club, but could be set for a swift return to management at the club he was briefly in charge of between September…
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Disband NFF if Super Eagles miss 2026 World Cup – Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has urged the Federal Government to sack the board of the Nigeria Football Federation if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The former Chelsea midfielder speaking on the Obi One Podcast, lambasted the NFF for what he described as “poor leadership and disorganisation,” which…
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South Africa vs Nigeria: Eagles will battle Bafana with confidence – Ekong
Nigeria captain William Ekong has assured fans that there will be no panicky or arrogant style in the Super Eagles’ play when they take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a potentially-explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. The defender, who was voted Man-of-the-Competition at last year’s Africa Cup of…
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Rwanda coach won’t speak on Mokoena saga as they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche has refused to speak about the ongoing storm surrounding South Africa’s potential three-point deduction in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria hosts Rwanda in qualifying match in Uyo, today Saturday and Amrouche, who spoke to the media at the pre-match conference, insisted that he will not comment on the subject.…
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Katsina United host Kano Pillars in huge NPFL Matchday 3 game
One of the biggest football derbies in Nigeria will be held this Sunday at the Muhammed Dikko Stadium in Katsina between hosts, Katsina United and former champions, Kano Pillars Dubbed the Northwest Derby, the fixture draws a blockbuster crowd, a huge dose of the travelling Sai Masu gida fans and the usually dominant home fans.…
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Sack NFF if Eagles fail to qualify for World Cup – Oliseh
Former Captain of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, has said that the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will have no business staying a day longer should the Super Eagles fail to qualify back-to-back FIFA World Cups. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are fourth in standing in the run up to the 2026 World Cup to…
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South Africa’s coach Broos blasts Nigeria as FIFA decides on Bafana Bafana error
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has accused Nigeria of applying pressure on FIFA to penalize his country as his side risks losing three points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. South Africa fielded an ineligible player against Lesotho in one of their games. Bafana Bafana currently sit top of Group C with 13 points…
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ESPN Africa brings the ROSHN Saudi League to your screen
It’s On, and it’s massive! ESPN Africa, available on DStv and GOtv, has secured the broadcast rights to the ROSHN Saudi League, delivering live action from one of the fastest growing and most electrifying football leagues in the world. With global stars lighting up the pitch and fierce rivalries unfolding weekly, this marks a new…
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