Bafana Bafana of South Africa Head Coach, Hugo Broos, says he has no joy to derive nor pain to feel over Victor Osimhen’s absence from Super Eagles’ squad that will face his team in Friday night’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen fetched the penalty with which the Super Eagles edged […]
Super Eagles Head Coach, George Finidi, says inviting only three home-based players to the senior national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic is good, at least for now, Completesports.com reports. The former Ajax of Amsterdam winger spoke at a pre match Press Vonference Thursday night in Uyo, […]
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has revealed that Kylian Mbappe will wow many La Liga fans when the new season kicks off. Recall that the France international was signed by Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain early this week. In a chat with the club’s official website, Camavinga stated that manager Carlo Ancelotti knows the perfect […]
Former international, Emmanuel Babayaro has defended Daniel Amokachi after the latter rejected the chance to work the Super Eagles as an assistant coach. Amokachi has failed to link up with the Super Eagles in Uyo ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin. Babayaro has however revealed that the […]
Super Eagles Head Coach, Finidi George, Says he and the players are aware that Nigerians are anticipating a decent performance and result against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier billed for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, and they’re duty-bound to deliver well, Completesports.com reports. ‘Finito’, as he is fondly called […]
A stoppage time goal from Jordan Ayew earned Ghana’s Black Stars a 2-1 win away to Mali in Group I of the 2026 FIFa World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. The Black Stars, now on six points, moved up to second position while Mali are third on four points. It was Ghana’s second win after three […]
Benin Republic edged Rwanda 1-0 in their third game in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Abidjan on Thursday. Douko Dodo was the hero for Benin Republic as his 37th minute strike secured his side their first win in the qualifying campaign. Benin Republic went into the game on the back […]
Bafana Bafana Head Coach, Hugo Broos, says his Bafana Bafana side are under no pressure whatsoever going into Friday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Super Eagles of Nigeria, Completesports.com reports. Broos said during a crowded pre+match Press Conference on Thursday in Uyo that its the Super Eagles that are under pressure to impress their home […]
With the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in full swing, Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has called on the Super Eagles to shift their focus from their recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and concentrate on the crucial task of securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles […]
The Nigeria Football Federation has insisted that the South African delegation has no reason to cry foul after having to stay the night in Port Harcourt on Wednesday after arriving in Nigeria. The team only flew into Uyo on Thursday morning. NFF’s Protocol chief, Emmanuel Ayanbunmi said the South African Football Association informed the NFF […]
Wilfred Ndidi has said the Super Eagles must beat South Africa to get their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign back on track. The Super Eagles are yet to record a win in Group C after recording just two points from their opening two games. Finidi George’s side will host Bafana Bafana in a matchday […]
Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire have been left out of England’s final squad for Euro 2024, according to SkySports. Tottenham midfielder James Maddison and Curtis Jones of Liverpool have also been dropped from Gareth Southgate’s 26-player squad. But Grealish and Maguire will be seen as the big-name omissions ahead of the tournament in Germany. Marcus […]
AC Milan legend, Andrei Shevchenko has told the club to search for Olivier Giroud’s replacement this summer. In a chat with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Ukraine star, stated that AC Milan needed a striker that can score 16 to 17 goals in a season. Read Also: 2026 WCQ: South Africa Match Will Be Very […]
Remo Stars defender, Sodiq Ismail, says he would make Nigerians proud if selected to play for Super Eagles in Friday night’s FIFA World Cup USA/Canada/Mexico 2026 qualifier in Uyo, Completesports.com reports. It’s Sodiq’s first call up to the senior National Team and he says he’s prepared, ready to give his 100% to ensure Super Eagles […]
South Africa have arrived Uyo for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Bafana Bafana arrived Nigeria on Wednesday night after delays in their travel on a special flight. The contingent spent the night in Port Harcourt, where they did their immigration, after the airport in Uyo was closed […]
Doma United goalkeeper, Osayi Kingdom, believes players in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) have what it takes to compete with the foreign-based players in the Super Eagles. Recall that the trio of Olorunleke Ojo, Sodiq Ismaila, and Kenneth Igboke are the only players invited by Super Eagles head coach Finidi George to the team […]
West Brom Albion defender, Semi Ajayi, has told Completesports.com that though the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Friday night will be very tough, Nigeria players are ready for it, Completesports.com reports. Ajayi says its important that he and his national teammates roll up their […]
Players and officials of Bafana Bafana of South Africa spent the night in Port Harcourt on Wednesday after they were unable to travel to Uyo. The contingent breezed into Port Harcourt from Johannesburg on Wednesday night. They were however unable to travel to Uyo as the airport had closed by the time the team was […]
Calvin Bassey has said the Super Eagles current position in Group C in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers does not put them under pressure. After 1-1 draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, the Eagles are in third position. The AFCON 2023 finalists are two points behind leaders Rwanda and second-placed South Africa. Despite the early […]
Chelsea have insisted that they will block Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk from representing their respective countries at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Recall that Enzo and Mudryk were meant to feature for Argentina and Ukraine at the Olympics, but it appears that may not happen again. Read Also: 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Will […]
