The squad of the senior national team of Nigeria for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco have been submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) by head coach Eric Chelle. Arokodare replaced Victor Osimhen at half time, in Super Eagles World Cup playoff Final game against DR Congo Chelle picked 28 players from his 54 man preliminary list of players made public last week, with notable exclusions like Nathan Tella of Bayer Leverkusen, Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic,

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw conducted Friday evening in Washington, D.C., delivered a wave of nostalgia as several historic fixtures were dramatically revived, setting the stage for a tournament steeped in déjà vu. One of the standout pairings is Mexico vs South Africa, a rematch of the opening fixture of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in Johannesburg. That game, played on 11 June 2010, ended 1–1, remembered for Siphiwe Tshabalala’s thunderous opener before Rafael Márquez equa

Head Coach Eric Chelle has picked Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a provisional list of 55 players for the upcoming 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Nigeria is in Group C of the tournament alongside Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Ademola L

Senny Mayulu scored Psg's fifth goal in their 5-0 Champions League Final win over Inter Homegrown players were a relatively rare sight on Paris St-Germain team sheets until a few years ago. With the notable exceptions of Mamadou Sakho, Presnel Kimpembe and Adrien Rabiot, the early years of the club's Qatari ownership were spearheaded by high-profile signings from elsewhere. Some of PSG's most notable academy products in that period, including Kingsley Coman and Mike Maignan,

New Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick won’t be available for selection for the Africa Cup of Nations next month after picking up a knee injury while in training with his Belgium side FC Dender. Since making his debut in the Unity Cup, Benjamin Fredericks has featured in all Super Eagles fixtures Frederick picked up the injury in training upon his return from the world cup qualifiers playoff, where he played in all of the games for the Nigerian team, who were beaten to t

Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not be the end of its global ambitions, as Russia is reportedly exploring the possibility of hosting an alternative tournament for nations that missed out on qualification. Super Eagles celebrate after extending their lead against Gabon Earlier this year, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on June 6 arranged an international friendly game with Russia which ended in 1-1 draw. The proposal still unofficial has quic

Scotland achieve World Cup dream: Steve Clarke ends 28 years of hurt with victory over Denmark at Hampden Park Sky Sports' Adam Binnie reacts to Scotland qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 after victory in their Group C decider over Denmark; Boss Steve Clarke writes himself into Scottish football folklore; World Cup draw will take place in Washington on Friday December 5 Scotland celebrate qualifying for World Cup after a Sensational 4-2 win over Denma

Victor Osimhen’s unexpected withdrawal before halftime in Nigeria’s decisive FIFA World Cup play-off clash against DR Congo raised immediate concern among supporters. Victor Osimhen came out late in the second half, to join his teammates in the dugout The Super Eagles’ star striker, who had been instrumental throughout the qualification campaign, struggled to make an impact in the opening 45 minutes against the Leopards’ strong defensive setup. Although early speculation sugg

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made changes to the starting lineup for today’s world cup qualifiers playoff game against Dr Congo. Nigeria secured their pass to the final with a 4-1 thrashing of Gabon after extra time on Thursday, while Dr Congo scored a late goal to beat Cameroon 1-0 for a spot in today’s final. Chelle who was relieved after hearing that Wilfred Ndidi will be eligible to play in today’s game, despite picking up a yellow car

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made just one change to the starting lineup for today’s world cup playoff game against Gabon. Barring a last minute change of plans, there is only one change from the team that defeated Benin Republic 4-0 in their final group game of the world cup qualifiers with Semi Ajayi absent through suspension. In his place Bright Osayi-Samuel comes in at right back with Benjamin Fredrick, who played in the position again

The refusal of the players of the senior national team of Nigeria to train yesterday as a way of protest over unpaid bonuses has forced head coach, Eric Chelle into changing his plans for tomorrow’s game against Gabon in the world cup qualifiers playoff. All 11 players that started against Benin, are likely to start, a decision which might see Ekong remain on the bench Yesterday the players refused to step out for what would have been their first tactical training session ahe

Players of the senior national team of Nigeria have refused to file out for training in protest over unpaid bonuses ahead of Thursday world cup qualifiers playoff game against Gabon. The team was expected to hold their second training session today A few days ago, in a conversation with a senior player in the team, we gathered that they have not received a single bonus for almost two years. He cited the world cup qualifiers in particular saying they haven’t received a penny a

Players of the senior national team of Nigeria are unhappy with the quality of where they will be staying for the world cup qualifiers playoff in Morocco. In an video shared on social media, this is the hostel like hotel the Super Eagles were given As of this afternoon, all of the players are in the camp of the team ahead of their first game on the 13th against Gabon, and they are expected to take part in today’s training session, which will be their second in the build up. 1

Marc Guehi, Nick Pope and Anthony Gordon are set to miss England's final two World Cup qualifying games through injury. Defender Guehi suffered a foot injury in Crystal Palace's midweek Conference League win that left him unable to walk. Newcastle winger Gordon missed Sunday's defeat by Brentford with a hip issue, while goalkeeper Pope also picked up a concussion in the 3-1 loss. "Nick Pope suffered concussion and that's why we took him off," said Magpies manager Eddie Howe.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has made public the list of players called up by head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle for the upcoming world cup qualifiers playoff in Morocco. The Super eagles camp will open next week Nigeria will begin their quest to pick a ticket to represent Africa at the continental playoff next year in Mexico with a game against Gabon on the 13th. They will be hoping for a win which will take them to the final where they wi

When Alex Scott came on to make his Guernsey debut against Phoenix Sports in front of 55 people in 2019, his manager at the time promised "there's more to come from this boy". Alex Scott had a promising spell at Bristol City That was probably a bit of an understatement. Now aged 22 and a Premier League regular with Bournemouth, the midfielder has just received his first call-up to the senior England squad. His rise from non-league prodigy in the eighth tier of English footbal

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has raised alarm over the country of the officiating officials for their opening world cup qualifiers playoff game against Gabon in Morocco. Tom Abongile is the South African referee appointed for the crucial Matchup World football governing body FIFA appointed South Africa referee Tom Abongile to be the centre referee of the game, with Zakhele Siwela who is also from South Africa as his assistant. Another South African Akhona Makalima wi

Jobe Bellingham will certainly feel his start to the season with Borussia Dortmund could have gone better. Following a promising outing at the Club World Cup in the summer - where he grabbed a goal and an assist in his four appearances - and good performances during pre-season preparation, Dortmund manager Niko Kovac granted Bellingham a place in the starting XI for the Bundesliga opener against St Pauli in August. Jobe Bellingham has come off the bench in seven of his nine B

It may well be a first at St James' Park. Though Julen Izagirre will be decked out in the colours of his beloved Athletic Club on Wednesday night, the Basque will also have a Newcastle United scarf draped around his neck. "It's so confusing for me," the Athletic and Newcastle fan said before the sides' meeting in the Champions League. "I have sat in the home end in all of the previous occasions I have watched Newcastle at St James', but I will now be in the away end for the f

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle held talks with Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy on playing for his team in the world cup qualifiers. Jacob Murphy assisted 12 goals in the Premier league last season, only behind Mo Salah(18) 30 year old Murphy who hasn’t been capped by England at any level has been consistent for Newcastle the past two seasons, and it caught the attention of Chelle. Chelle was quick to reach out to him after hearing of his Ni