Former Super Eagles and Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has shared a heartfelt message with two young players from his Lagos-based football academy after they secured their first professional contracts in Europe. Speaking during a send-off for the players, Ighalo reflected on his own career journey, urging the youngsters to remain focused, disciplined and financially…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 win over co-host USA in the early hours of Tuesday local time. The round of 16 fixture was marred by controversy following the decision of world football governing body, FIFA to suspend the red card handed to…
Cape Verde’s national football team received a rousing hero’s welcome after returning home from a historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign that captured the imagination of football fans around the world. Thousands of supporters lined the streets of the capital, Praia, as the Blue Sharks arrived to jubilant celebrations on the country’s Independence Day. Fans…
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his legendary career, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary international journey that has spanned more than two decades. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s highly anticipated Round of 16 clash against Spain, the 41-year-old captain said this tournament…
England booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after edging co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 clash at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Jude Bellingham was the hero of the night, stunning the home crowd with two goals in just 98 seconds late in the first half to give the…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved swiftly to secure the future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, agreeing to a new long-term contract that will keep the Franco-Malian tactician in charge until 2030. The extension comes amid growing reports that the Algerian Football Federation had identified Chelle as a leading candidate to take…
Team Nigeria has officially begun its journey to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with President Bola Tinubu urging the country’s athletes to compete with integrity while the National Sports Commission (NSC) unveiled global sportswear brand PUMA as the team’s new official kit partner. Speaking during the presidential send-off ceremony at the State House…
Colombia booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City, ending the Black Stars’ impressive tournament run. The decisive moment came in the 14th minute when Jhon Arias tapped home from close range after a pinpoint cross from substitute Luis Suárez,…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has invited its Member Associations (MAs) that represents 54 African countries, to submit bids to host the CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS (AFCON) 2028, 2032 and 2036. The CAF AFCON competition is the biggest sporting event in Africa and is also amongst the biggest sporting events in the world…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties Friday night in Dallas to reach the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup at the expense of Australia. The game had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of action and needed to be settled with the shootout. Emam Ashour headed Egypt into early lead in…
