CAF Appoints Nigeria’s Samson Adamu Acting Secretary-General
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Nigeria’s Samson Adamu as its Acting Secretary-General, marking a historic milestone for…
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Nigeria vs Iran and Jordan — to whose benefit?
By Douglas Baye-Osagie The scales have fallen from our eyes: it’s now clear that Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 FIFA…
Weah Rejects AFCON Verdict, Calls for Respect of On-Field Results
African football icon George Weah has spoken out strongly over the controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, describing…
Iran pulls out of 2026 World Cup over Khamenei killing
Iran has indicated it may boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite assurances from the United States that its national…
FIFA Overturns DR Congo Win, Awards Nigeria World Cup Qualification
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has overturned DR Congo’s playoff victory over Nigeria and awarded the Super Eagles qualification to the…
AFCON 2025: Akpabio Applauds Super Eagles’ Grit, Celebrates Bronze Finish
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their bronze medal finish at…
Super Eagles Beat Egypt to Clinch AFCON 2025 Bronze
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday, January 17, 2026, defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt to claim the bronze medal at the…
History vs. Form: Can Nigeria Rewrite the AFCON Script in Marrakech?
BY DOUGLAS BAYE-OSAGIE As the Super Eagles step under the Marrakech lights, they face one of their fiercest rivals in…
Super Eagles: A Fourth AFCON Beckons
By Douglas Baye-Osagie It’s safe to say that after watching the first-round fixtures in the ongoing 35th African Cup of…
Super Eagles Hold Off Late Tunisian Rally to Seal Knockout Spot
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a dazzling first-half performance before surviving a nervy finish to defeat Tunisia 3–2 in a pulsating…