Iwobi on Brink of 100 Caps for Nigeria Before Portugal Clash
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is set to become the fourth Nigerian to reach 100 international caps, potentially breaking the record for fastest to the milestone.
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Florentino Perez Wins Eighth Term as Real Madrid President
Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president for an eighth term after a contested election, securing another four years in charge.
CAF Backs Morocco for World Cup After AFCON 2025 Drama
CAF releases a statement supporting Morocco ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising their historic 2022 run and backing them for more success in North America.
Swiss Team Warned of Snakes at US World Cup Camp
Switzerland's 2026 World Cup base in San Diego has a designated 'snake area,' prompting caution for players and staff during training.
Denmark Gives Positive Update on Eriksen After Collapse
Denmark confirms Christian Eriksen is conscious and recovering after collapsing during a friendly against Ukraine. The match was abandoned as medical staff attended to the midfielder.
CAF President Motsepe Writes to Senegal Before 2026 World Cup
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has written a letter to Senegal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Teranga Lions are among 10 African representatives at the expanded tournament.
Kaduna Teen Yohanna Zadok Signs for Brighton in £21.5m Deal
Yohanna Zadok, 18, moves from AIK Stockholm to Brighton for £21.5m. The Nigerian star, once playing in Kaduna, is set for Premier League action.
Minnows Dominate Federation Cup Quarterfinals
The 2026 Federation Cup quarterfinals feature only underdog teams after traditional giants like Rivers United and Enyimba were eliminated in shocking upsets.
Henry Nwosu Was Like Messi and Maradona Combined
Former Green Eagles captain Sylvanus Okpala says Henry Nwosu was one of the finest footballers, comparing him to Messi and Maradona. Nwosu was buried in Imo State.
Eriksen Collapses in Denmark-Ukraine Friendly
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during a friendly against Ukraine, leading to the match being abandoned. He is conscious and stable.
FIFA Bans Vuvuzelas, Bottles, and More at 2026 World Cup
FIFA releases full list of banned items for 2026 World Cup stadiums, including vuvuzelas, plastic bottles, fireworks, and large flags. Exceptions made for sealed water bottles.
Eriksen Collapses Again in Denmark Friendly, Match Abandoned
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, forcing the match to be abandoned. The Danish FA confirmed he is conscious and stable.
CAF Sends World Cup Message to Nigeria, Cameroon Despite Miss
CAF has sent a nostalgic message to Nigeria and Cameroon ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite both teams failing to qualify for the tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Mbappé Picks Barcelona Hat-Trick as Career Best Over World Cup
Kylian Mbappé reveals his hat-trick against Barcelona is his career highlight, dismisses World Cup final rewatch, and praises Messi-Ronaldo rivalry.
Shakira's Waka Waka and 4 Other Iconic World Cup Anthems
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, we revisit the most memorable official and unofficial anthems, including Shakira's Waka Waka and K'NAAN's Wavin' Flag.
NBA Champ Jordan Nwora Opens Basketball Camp in Lagos
NBA champion Jordan Nwora launched a youth basketball camp in Lagos, training 120 young players to discover future stars for Nigeria and Africa.
Zadok Yohanna Explains Why He Chose Brighton Over Chelsea and Real Madrid
Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna, 18, explains why he rejected Chelsea and Real Madrid to join Brighton, citing youth development and game time as key factors.
Saraki Hails Zadok Yohanna's Record EPL Move
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki praises Nigerian teen Zadok Yohanna's £21.5m Brighton transfer, urges creation of football academies to nurture talent.
Top 10 Most Expensive Nigerian Teenage Football Transfers
Zadok Yohanna's €28m move to Brighton ranks second among the most expensive Nigerian teenage transfers, surpassing Victor Osimhen and John Obi Mikel, per Transfermarkt.
Ikon Allah Academy to Earn £537,500 from Yohanna Transfer
Brighton's £21.5m signing of Nigerian wonderkid Zadok Yohanna triggers FIFA solidarity payment, with Ikon Allah Academy set to receive around £537,500.
Nigerian Wonderkid Zadok Yohanna Joins Brighton from AIK
Brighton sign Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm for €28m. The 18-year-old winger's rise from Kaduna to Premier League sparks joy across Nigeria.
Tuchel Not Super-Happy Despite England Win Over New Zealand
England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction after a narrow 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand, citing positional issues and too many long balls.
Evra Warns Yamal: 'Ask Messi' About My Defending
France legend Patrice Evra warns Barcelona's Lamine Yamal ahead of the 2026 World Cup, claiming he would have stopped him in his prime and telling him to ask Messi and Ronaldo.
Arsenal Target PSG Star After UCL Final Loss
Arsenal are targeting Paris Saint-Germain defender Emmanuel Mbemba after losing the UEFA Champions League final on penalties to the French side.
Turkish Pundit Warns Osimhen Exit Will Create Problems
Turkish football commentator Ahmet Cakar warns that Victor Osimhen's departure from Galatasaray would create major problems, as the striker represents 70% of the team.
Klinsmann Predicts Portugal as 2026 World Cup Winner
Jurgen Klinsmann picks Portugal and Argentina as favorites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, comparing Ronaldo's team to Messi's 2022 champions.
Brighton Sign Nigerian Forward Zadok Yohanna
Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Nigerian forward Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract until June 2031, pending regulatory approvals.
Argentina's Balerdi Out of 2026 World Cup Due to Injury
Argentina suffer a major blow as defender Leonardo Balerdi is ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a muscle injury sustained in training. Fans react.
Rivers United Bus Accident: Players and Officials Safe
Rivers United's team bus was involved in an accident en route to Awka for a Federation Cup match. Minor injuries reported, no fatalities.
Nigeria Draw 2-2 with Poland in Warsaw Friendly
Nigeria's Super Eagles twice led but conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 with Poland in a friendly at Warsaw's PGE Narodowy Stadium.
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