Three Turkish clubs interested in elder brother of Super Eagles midfielder
Published: September 08, 2025
Tom Dele-Bashiru, the elder brother of Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, is attracting interest from three Turkish clubs as he enters the final year of his contract with the English Championship side.According to Sky Sports News reporters Anthony Joseph and Dharmesh Sheth, Istanbul Başakşehir, Kocaelispor,...
Galatasaray send private jet to fly injured Super Eagles striker Osimhen to Turkey
Published: September 08, 2025
According to reports from Turkish sports newspaper Fanatik, Galatasaray are making swift arrangements to fly Nigeria international Victor Osimhen to Istanbul for immediate medical attention.The former African Footballer of the Year sustained an injury during the first half of the Super Eagles' 1-0 victory over Rwanda i...
What Brighton coach said about Super Falcons star Nnadozie after WSL debut v Aston Villa
Published: September 08, 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion Women coach Mark Vidosic has praised Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie after her impressive Women’s Super League debut in the 0-0 draw against Aston Villa.Vidosic, reflecting on the opening game of the 2025–26 season, said he was pleased with the performances of his debutants, Nnadoz...
'We attacked one another spiritually' – Lukman lifts the lid on what went wrong in South Africa 2010
Published: September 08, 2025
Retired Nigeria international Lukman Haruna has opened up on the internal problems that plagued the Super Eagles during their disappointing 2010 Fifa World Cup campaign in South Africa.Then on the books of AS Monaco, Haruna had been heralded as one of Nigeria's brightest prospects after winning the 2007 Fifa U17 World ...
'Coach spoke about it' - Bafana Bafana GK says World Cup ticket would be sweeter with win v Nigeria
Published: September 07, 2025
There is renewed optimism among Super Eagles supporters over Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after Saturday's hard-fought 1-0 victory against Rwanda in Uyo.The win cut the Super Eagles’ deficit behind South Africa at the top of the table to six points, a gap that could be erased if Nigeria...
'It's time' – Aiyegbeni challenges Arokodare, Dessers to prove themselves in Osimhen's absence
Published: September 07, 2025
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has urged Tolu Arokodare and Cyriel Dessers to prove themselves when Nigeria face South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.Nigeria will be without star striker Victor Osimhen, who picked up a chin injury in the 1-0 victory over Rwanda on Saturday evening in ...
Yobo tells Super Eagles ahead of South Africa clash: Winning ugly better than missing World Cup
Published: September 07, 2025
Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has sent a message to the Super Eagles ahead of their blockbuster 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein, urging the team coached by Eric Chelle to play ugly if needed to secure a World Cup ticket.Seven matches into the qualifiers, the Super Eagles are still pla...
'What are they waiting for?' – Rohr questions CAF and Fifa over Bafana Bafana points deduction
Published: September 07, 2025
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has called on CAF and Fifa to take decisive action against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Speaking after Benin’s 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe, Rohr expressed frustration over the delay in enforcing a potential three-point deductio...
Ikpeba warns Bafana Bafana: Super Eagles always beat South Africa when it matters most
Published: September 07, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has predicted that the Super Eagles will make South Africa's Bafana Bafana 'crumble' once again when the two sides clash in a decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.Nigeria moved up to ten points in Group C after Saturday's hard-fought 1-0 victor...
Siasia urges Super Eagles to rely on Lookman's dead-ball skills and Arokodare in WCQ v South Africa
Published: September 07, 2025
Nigeria remain in contention to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda's Wasps at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday evening.Wolverhampton Wanderers' deadline day signing Tolu Arokodare emerged as the hero, pouncing on a loose ball to bundle home the decisi...
Super Falcons and Brighton GK Nnadozie marks WSL debut with impressive clean sheet
Published: September 07, 2025
Chiamaka Nnadozie made an impressive start to her Women’s Super League career as Brighton & Hove Albion Women held Aston Villa to a goalless draw in the opening game of the 2025–26 season. The Super Falcons goalkeeper marked her debut with a clean sheet, demonstrating her command in goal with four crucial saves, t...
Former African POTY hails Simon for his pace but urges better decision-making in attack
Published: September 07, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has praised Nigeria winger Moses Simon for his speed and ability to challenge defenders, but stressed the need for sharper decision-making in the final third following the Super Eagles’ narrow 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Rwanda.Speaking on SuperSport after the...
'The quality's there' – Former Man City goalkeeper backs Iheanacho to succeed at Celtic
Published: September 07, 2025
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has expressed confidence that Kelechi Iheanacho can rediscover his best form at Celtic after a difficult spell in Spain.Iheanacho endured a frustrating year following his move to Sevilla during the 2024 summer transfer window.The Nigerian international failed to live up to exp...
Confirmed Nigeria team news: Osimhen ruled out of blockbuster WCQ v Bafana Bafana
Published: September 07, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday.The Galatasaray forward sustained an injury during Nigeria’s narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday and was substituted in the first half, with Cyriel Dessers repl...
'I know' – Rwanda coach claims some Nigerians are working against Eric Chelle
Published: September 07, 2025
Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche has thrown his weight behind Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle, urging Nigerians to remain patient and supportive despite ongoing criticism over the team’s qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Nigeria edged Rwanda 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Satu...