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Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Dream in Jeopardy After FIFA Rejects NFF Petition

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria has suffered a setback in its 2026 World Cup qualification hopes after FIFA rejected a petition…

Mbappé Fires France Past Brazil in Gillette Stadium Friendly Match

By Elizabeth Ugbo Mbappé Nears France All-Time Scoring Record Kylian Mbappé led France national football team to a 2–1 win…

City Clinch League Cup with 2-0 Win Over Arsenal at Wembley

By Elizabeth Ugbo Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday to claim the League Cup, using Nico…

EFCC, ICPC Urged to Probe NFF Over Alleged Misuse of FIFA Funds

By Elizabeth Ugbo A former Nigerian international, Harrison Jalla, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent…

Senegal Stripped of AFCON Title: Fans Outraged After Controversial CAF Decision

By Elizabeth Ugbo Senegalese football fans and players are furious after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of…

Super Eagles Squad Update: Chelle Drops Osimhen, Names New Faces for Friendlies

By Elizabeth Ugbo Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against…

Morocco Crowned AFCON Champions After CAF Overturns Senegal Win Amid Final Controversy

By Elizabeth Ugbo Morocco were declared champions of the 2026 AFCON final after CAF overturned Senegal’s 1-0 win, following a…

Wilfred Ndidi Opens Up About Coping With Father’s Death After AFCON 2025

By Elizabeth Ugbo Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has opened up about the emotional journey he has faced since losing…

Iran’s Participation in 2026 World Cup in Doubt After Government Signals Possible Withdrawal

By Elizabeth Ugbo Iran may withdraw from the 2026 World Cup after rising tensions with the United States and Israel.…

Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City: Valverde Hat-Trick Puts Champions League Tie in Real’s Control

By Elizabeth Ugbo Real Madrid Dominate Manchester City in Champions League Last-16 Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3–0 in their…