Football enthusiasts in Lagos shared varied sentiments on Monday about Nigeria’s prospects for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the Super Eagles face a critical match against South Africa. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), fans expressed uncertainty about Nigeria’s chances, given the team’s...
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles star forward Victor Osimhen has been officially sidelined for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, dealing a significant setback to the Super Eagles’ campaign. The Galatasaray ace, who has been a key figure in Nigeria’s attack, picked up an injury...
Rwandan Head Coach, Adel Amrouche, has expressed sadness over his team’s loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the Super Eagles defeated Rwanda...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, voiced his satisfaction with the team’s hard-fought win over Rwanda’s Amavubi in a crucial World Cup qualifier held in Uyo. Chelle shared these thoughts during his post-match press conference at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday. He highlighted his contentment with...
In a tense 2026 World Cup qualifier, Tolu Arokodare’s spectacular 51st-minute volley secured a vital 1-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against a stubborn Rwanda side at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The Wolves striker’s acrobatic finish ensured Nigeria’s second win in the qualification campaign, propelling them to second in...
Super Eagles’ training camp in Ikot Ikpene has welcomed 13 players as Nigeria ramps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, according to team media officer Promise Efoghe. On Tuesday, nine additional players—Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel,...
Chelsea stunned reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-0 victory in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, held at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13, 2025. Cole Palmer delivered a masterclass, scoring twice and providing an assist in a dazzling first-half display that dismantled...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) produced a stunning performance to defeat Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, setting up a final showdown with Chelsea. Fabian Ruiz scored twice, while Ousmane Dembele and Goncalo Ramos added to the scoreline at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,...
Chelsea secured a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 win over Fluminense at MetLife Stadium in New York. Former Brighton attacker, Joao Pedro, scored twice in a dominant performance, netting a stunning opener in the 18th minute and sealing the win with a...
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to beat any team, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), despite acknowledging the French giants’ strength. Alexander-Arnold made the remarks after Real Madrid’s thrilling 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. *“PSG is a...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) reached the Club World Cup semi-finals after a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich, despite having two players sent off in the final stages of the match. Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals for the French treble winners, who held on for a gritty victory....
2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals are set to ignite the football world as eight top clubs battle for a spot in the semi-finals. The tournament, being hosted in the United States for the first time, promises to deliver electrifying matches and unforgettable moments. *Quarter-Final Fixtures* The action begins...
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 match, advancing to the quarterfinals. The winning goal was scored by Gonzalo Garcia in the 54th minute, thanks to a pinpoint cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Juventus had early chances, with Randal...
Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi compared his team’s thrilling 4-3 extra-time win over Manchester City in the Club World Cup to “climbing Mount Everest without oxygen.” The Saudi side pulled off a major upset, booking a spot in the quarter-finals with a 112th-minute winner from Marcos Leonardo. Inzaghi praised his...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is cautiously optimistic about Kylian Mbappe’s availability for the team’s upcoming clash against Juventus in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Alonso expressed his hopes for Mbappe’s return, emphasizing the French superstar’s importance to the team. “We need Kylian; he’s a top player and...
Manchester City secured top spot in Group G of the FIFA Club World Cup with a resounding 5-2 victory over Juventus, exposing the Italian side’s defensive vulnerabilities. The win marked City’s third consecutive victory in the group stage, finishing with a total of 13 goals scored. City took an...
Chelsea Football Club advanced to the next round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a dominant 3-0 win over Esperance de Tunisie. The London-based English Premier League side scored three late goals, two in each half, to seal their victory. Tosin Adarabioyo got Chelsea into the lead...
Chelsea Football Club defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, has expressed his interest in representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the future. Speaking to the media after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Esperance de Tunisie in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Adarabioyo revealed that playing for Nigeria is a possibility he...
Former Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, has urged Nigerians not to write off the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Despite the team’s dire situation, Yobo believes that the Eagles can still turn the tables. “We have been in that space before; for this team, they...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Manchester City thrashed Al Ain 6-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, securing their spot in the knockout stages. The match, played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, saw City dominate proceedings from start to finish. Ilkay Gundogan scored twice, netting in the...