Not business as usual: Eric Chelle bars visitors, journalists from Super Eagles camp pre-Zimbabwe
Published: March 23, 2025
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has enforced strict measures to ensure maximum concentration among his players ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday.  Following Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali, the Malian tactician has emphasized the need for undivided focus...
Mikel oozes class in midfield, Babayaro starts as Chelsea Legends beaten by Liverpool
Published: March 23, 2025
A Chelsea Legends team managed by Roberto Di Matteo were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in the annual LFC Foundation charity match held at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Former Nigeria internationals John Obi Mikel and Celestine Babayaro were named in Chelsea's starting lineup, with the midfielder going the distance and the ...
'Nowhere near as bad' - Former Burnley midfielder stands by Rangers striker Dessers amid criticism
Published: March 23, 2025
Former Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield has thrown his support behind Cyriel Dessers, the Nigerian striker who has faced heavy criticism from fans for his performances this season.   Dessers has struggled at times, losing his starting spot to young Moroccan forward Hamzat Igamane before Barry Ferguson took over as he...
'300% confident' - Youngest Nigerian to feature at World Cup predicts Super Eagles v Warriors
Published: March 23, 2025
Femi Opabunmi, Nigeria's youngest-ever World Cup player at 17 years and 101 days, is confident the Super Eagles will defeat Zimbabwe’s Warriors in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday eveni...
Barcelona showing interest in Super Eagles forward Lookman but he's not the top target
Published: March 22, 2025
Barcelona have reportedly set their sights on Ademola Lookman, who is expected to leave Atalanta at the end of the season.Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo says Barcelona appreciate Lookman's quality but he is not the first or second candidate on the list of wingers they are targeting in the summer transfer window. ...
'People were shouting Osimhen' - Rohr on playing in Abidjan, what he expects from Zimbabwe in Uyo
Published: March 22, 2025
Coach Gernot Rohr has insisted that Zimbabwe stand no chance of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup following a 2-2 draw with Benin's Cheetahs on Thursday evening. Zimbabwe came from two goals down to secure a draw against Benin, with Marshall Munetsi and Knowledge Musona's goals cancelling out first half strikes from S...
'We read somewhere' - Troost-Ekong fires warning to Zimbabwe ahead of Uyo showdown
Published: March 22, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has sent a strong warning to Zimbabwe ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers clash on Tuesday in Uyo.Speaking at the Kigali International Airport before the team's departure on Saturday morning, Ekong expressed Nigeria's determination to secure another vital vict...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Three key areas Super Eagles must fix before facing Zimbabwe
Published: March 22, 2025
Following their first victory in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers with a convincing 2-0 win over Rwanda, the Super Eagles of Nigeria must fine-tune certain aspects of their game to maintain their qualification hopes when they take on Zimbabwe on Tuesday. While the win in Kigali was crucial, there are areas that requ...
'You can't do that against Nigeria' - Bafana Bafana coach explains why Mofokeng started v Lesotho
Published: March 22, 2025
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed why he carefully chose the right match to hand Relebohile Mofokeng his full debut, stressing that such opportunities are not given in high-pressure games against top sides like Nigeria.The Orlando Pirates forward went the distance on Friday evening as South Africa defeat...
'Nigeria will help us' - Hugo Broos relying on Super Eagles to aid Bafana Bafana's qualification push
Published: March 22, 2025
South Africa have opened up a two-point gap in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after a 2-0 win over Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadion on Friday evening.After a goalless first half, the game came to life on the hour mark when Relebohile Mofokeng broke the deadlock and four minutes later, the hosts were two go...
Troost-Ekong highlights two Rwanda players who impressed him during Super Eagles win v Wasps
Published: March 22, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has singled out two Rwandan players who impressed him during Nigeria's 2-0 victory over the Wasps in Kigali.The former Watford defender played the full 90 minutes as Nigeria secured a crucial win at the Amahoro Stadium, reigniting their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Wor...
Amrouche admits Osimhen's early goal forced Rwanda to abandon their plan in loss to Nigeria
Published: March 22, 2025
Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has reacted to his side's 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.  Despite Rwanda’s strong performance against Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, where they secured a draw and a victory, the Amavubi fell short against the ...
'We gave them a present' - Rwanda coach slams Wasps players after defeat to Super Eagles
Published: March 22, 2025
Rwanda head coach, Adel Amrouche has criticized his players following their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday evening.  The victory marked Nigeria’s first win in the qualifying campaign, bringing their points tally to six from five matches.The Super Eagles had ...
Osimhen brushes off Manchester United and Chelsea transfer question from Rwandan journalist
Published: March 22, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles revived their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualification hopes with a commanding 2-0 victory over Rwanda on Friday at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali. Star striker Victor Osimhen was the hero of the night, netting both goals to secure the much-needed three points for the Nigerian side.Osimhen, w...
'Played right back' - Troost-Ekong namechecks one Super Eagles player used out of position v Rwanda
Published: March 22, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has confirmed that some players were used out of position during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda on Friday evening.A first half brace from Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen earned the Super Eagles their first win in the qualifiers.Eric Chelle started Ola Ain...