Written by Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil were held to a disappointing 1-1 friendly draw by Tunisia in Lille on Tuesday as their stuttering build-up to the 2026 World Cup continued. In-form 18-year-old Estevao scored a penalty but Lucas Paqueta squandered an opportunity to win the game for the Selecao from the spot. The five-time world champions are … Continue reading “Tunisia Hold Brazil To Draw Despite Estevao’s Goal”
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has come under fire after allegations emerged that it diverted government funds meant to pay the Super Eagles’ outstanding bonuses, forcing the team to boycott training ahead of the clash with Gabon in Morocco. Nigerian sports journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana revealed on Monday morning that the total amount owed to the … Continue reading “NFF General Secretary Denies Allegations of Diversion of Super Eagles Bonus Funds”
For the third time since 2006, Nigeria will watch the FIFA World Cup from afar. The Super Eagles’ painful CAF playoff final exit on penalties to DR Congo has triggered the inevitable national inquest: who is truly responsible for yet another generational failure; the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) or the players themselves? Few national associations … Continue reading “Super Eagles World cup Crash Out: A Familiar Tale of Self-Inflicted Wounds”
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup aspirations alive with a nail-biting 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria following a tense 1–1 draw after extra time. The African qualifying play-off final, held under the floodlights of the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, saw underdogs DR Congo advance to the inter-confederation … Continue reading “Osimhen’s Half-Time Exit Sparks Super Eagles Downfall in DR Congo Shootout”
Nigeria’s emerging talent Goodness Osigwe ended her maiden campaign in Sweden on a memorable note after scoring her first-ever goal for Djurgården in their 3–0 victory over Växjö DFF on Sunday, the final day of the 2025 OBOS Damallsvenskan season. The home side established early control at the Stockholms Stadion, breaking the deadlock in the … Continue reading “Goodness Osigwe Scores First Djurgården Debut Goal in Sweden”
Nigeria will head into the gala ceremony in Rabat with strong hopes of continental recognition as Rasheedat Ajibade, Victor Osimhen, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Shakirat Moshood made the cut across major categories, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Sunday unveiled the final shortlists for the 2025 CAF Awards on Sunday. Others missing are Esther … Continue reading ” Okoronkwo Dropped as Ajibade, Osimhen Lead Nigeria’s Charge in CAF AWARDS Final Shortlists”
Chancel Mbemba scored the sudden death penalty to send DR Congo through to next year’s Intercontinental World Cup playoff, at the expense of Nigeria. Nigeria and DR Congo were tied at 1-1 for 120minutes, Sunday, in the CAF Playoff World Cup final at the Stade Prince Moulay Hassan in Rabat. Frank Onyeka‘s deflected shot beat … Continue reading “World Cup Playoff: Inspirational Captain Mbemba Guides DR Congo past Nigeria”
A Nigerian tailor has said that if a rich person gives his married sister a huge amount of money, her marriage will be destroyed. Crediting your sister huge amount of money because you are rich and her husband isnt rich will destroy that marriage, he wrote. The post Giving your sister huge amount of money because her … Continue reading “Giving your sister huge amount of money because her husband isnt rich will destroy that marriage – Nigerian man says”
President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to sympathise with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government will ensure their quick release. A statement released by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, says President Tinubu also sent his condolences to the military … Continue reading “I am depressed- President Tinubu expresses sadness over abduction of schoolgirls and k!lling of soldiers, sends VP Shettima to Kebbi”
Trinidadian-US rapper Nicki Minaj has delivered a powerful speech about the allegations of Christians being persecuted and killed in Nigeria. The mother of one teamed up with United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz to speak at the United Nations conference in New York on Tuesday, November 18. Nicki, who rocked a form-fitting black dress to the event, began her … Continue reading “This is not about taking sides, This is about standing up in the face of injustice – US rapper, Nicki Minaj delivers powerful speech on persecution of Christians in Nigeria at the UN”