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…
Nigeria went into extra-time and produced a ruthless masterclass that saw them dismantle Gabon 4-1 to book their place in the CAF World Cup play-off final on November 13, 2025, in Rabat. Victor Osimhen struck twice in eight blistering minutes, while Chidera Ejuke and Akor Adams also found the net as the Super Eagles turned…
In the short video, Iwobi filmed the view from his hotel window. He showed rundown buildings and a seemingly neglected area outside the window. The midfielder remained silent in the reel, allowing the visuals to speak for themselves. Viewers quickly interpreted the footage as criticism of the hotel’s condition. Social media was soon abuzz with…
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announces that Lionel Messi, captain and iconic forward of the national team, will be sidelined for the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil due to a muscle strain. Messi, 37, experienced discomfort following Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS)….
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce the Super Eagles squad for the forthcoming international friendly matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, scheduled for March 21 and 25, respectively. Head Coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 25-man roster, blending experienced stalwarts with emerging talents, reflecting the team’s commitment to excellence on the global stage….
Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a second four-year term during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly held in Cairo, Egypt, today. Motsepe, a South African mining magnate and owner of Mamelodi Sundowns, first assumed the CAF presidency in 2021. His re-election reflects the…
