William Troost-Ekong stunned the Super Eagles dressing room after Nigeria’s crushing penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup playoff final. The captain reportedly told teammates, “I will watch you as a fan at the AFCON,” hinting at immediate international retirement. Nigeria crashed out on November 16, 2025, after a 1-1 draw…
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka opened up on the profound pain gripping the Super Eagles squad after Nigeria crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The team suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the playoff final on November 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. Onyeka scored Nigeria’s only goal in the…
FIFA officially confirmed 39 teams for the groundbreaking 2026 World Cup on November 19, 2025. The tournament expands to 48 nations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, promising the biggest finals ever. Automatic Qualification For The Host Hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States automatically secure their places. They prepare to welcome the world…
President Donald Trump will welcome Cristiano Ronaldo to the White House on November 18, 2025. Three White House officials confirm the high-profile meeting to reporters. The Portuguese superstar arrives in Washington, D.C., marking a rare intersection of sports and politics. Ronaldo, captain of Portugal and Al-Nassr striker, expressed strong admiration for Trump in a recent…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle accused a DR Congo official of performing “voodoo” rituals throughout the penalty shootout that ended Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup dream. The dramatic claim exploded after Chancel Mbemba buried the decisive spot-kick, sending the Leopards to the intercontinental play-offs and condemning Nigeria to another heartbreaking absence from football’s biggest stage….
Nigeria’s dreams of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup shattered on November 16, 2025, as DR Congo triumphed 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the CAF playoff final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Eagles dominated early but crumbled under pressure, missing out on the inter-confederation…
Nigeria clashes with DR Congo in the CAF World Cup playoff final tonight in Rabat. The Super Eagles chase a seventh World Cup appearance. Yet several factors tilt the odds against a straightforward victory. Performance Issues and Exhaustion First, exhaustion threatens Nigeria’s performance. The Super Eagles endured 120 gruelling minutes plus extra time against Gabon…
Gabriel Magalhães suffered a worrying injury during Brazil’s international friendly against Senegal on November 15, 2025, and left the pitch in clear pain after just 28 minutes. The Arsenal centre-back went down unchallenged following a routine duel and immediately signalled to the bench. Medical staff rushed on, and Gabriel walked off unaided but with a…
Kylian Mbappé etched his name deeper into football history on November 13, 2025. The Real Madrid star scored twice in France’s commanding 4-0 victory over Ukraine, the goals marking his 399th and 400th career strikes for club and country. At just 26 years old, Mbappé became the youngest player to reach this milestone since Brazilian…
The Republic of Ireland produced a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal at Aviva Stadium on November 13, 2025, as they sensationally kept their 2026 World Cup hopes alive. Troy Parrott struck twice in the first half and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for the first time in his 226th Portugal appearance. Ireland exploded early. Parrott…
