Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos on Victor Osimhen's absence: 'That's Finidi's problem'
Published: June 06, 2024
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has insisted that he is not worried about Victor Osimhen's absence for the matchday three 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday evening. Osimhen was initially named among the twenty-three players summoned for the Super Eagles' double-h...
'Everyone's dream position' - Super Eagles CB Ajayi reveals he was a striker and playmaker back in the day
Published: June 06, 2024
Super Eagles center back Semi Ajayi has revealed that he was a striker and playmaker during the early stage of his career. The English-born defender started his career with Charlton Athletic but didn't make any first team appearance for them before he caught the eye of Arsenal in 2013. He joined the Gunners o...
Confirmed team news: Boost for Nigeria as Chukwueze, Awaziem given green light to face Bafana Bafana 
Published: June 06, 2024
The Super Eagles have been handed a double boost before their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa's Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday evening. AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze and Porto-reared centre-back Chidozie Awaziem have received the medical green ligh...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles' three must-watch players in showdown against Bafana Bafana
Published: June 06, 2024
The Super Eagles are gearing up for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa's Bafana Bafana on Friday, and the squad boasts a fearsome trio ready to light up the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.  The stakes are high, with Nigeria looking to secure a crucial victory to boost th...
AC Milan planning to trigger N65b release clause for Bologna striker Zirkzee 
Published: June 06, 2024
AC Milan have stepped up their effort to grasp the signature of the Nigerian striker Joshua Zirkzee, who has been linked with Arsenal. According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the seven-time European champions have informed Bologna that they are ready to trigger the €40m (N65b in Nigerian currency) re...
Winger eligible for Super Eagles, La Roja, Nzalang Nacional signs new deal with Eintracht Frankfurt
Published: June 06, 2024
With a statement on their official website, German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt have announced that tri-national winger Junior Awusi Boddien has signed a new deal with the club.  Boddien has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with Eintracht Frankfurt, a deal that will keep him at the Eagle...
Iwobi names his dream Super Eagles starting XI including Chelsea legend
Published: June 06, 2024
In an interview with Victor Modo at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo, Alex Iwobi was asked to unveil his dream Super Eagles starting lineup, including only players he has played with during his senior international career. When Iwobi started the Super Eagles' 1-0 win over Angola in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Afr...
England's Kane: Can he replicate club form at Euro 2024?
Published: June 06, 2024
Harry Kane, England's talismanic striker, is enjoying a record-breaking year on a personal level. So far, the former Spurs striker has scored 44 goals in 45 appearances for Bayern Munich this season. Despite this excellent record, a crucial question still hangs in the air: can he replicate this form on the internat...
'Osimhen and Chelsea will not happen' - Fabrizio Romano provides fresh update on future of Napoli star
Published: June 06, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is expected to part ways with Napoli in the summer transfer window despite signing a new contract with Napoli last December. The likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have all been linked with the talented center forward, igniting a frenzy of rumors and anticipation. ...
Official: Brentford offer new deal to Arsenal youth product Daniel Oyegoke 
Published: June 06, 2024
With a statement on their official website, the Premier League has confirmed the list of players top-flight clubs will be keeping in their squads for the 2024-2025 season. Brentford are keen to retain the services of Arsenal youth product of Nigerian descent Daniel Oyegoke, with the Bees offering him a new contract....
Calvin Bassey plays down concerns about late arrivals in camp affecting performance of Super Eagles
Published: June 06, 2024
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has voiced his frustration after arriving late to camp for the crucial clash against South Africa in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier. The Nigerian squad commenced preparations on June 1 for the upcoming match, but Bassey, along with other players, found themselves stranded due ...
Nwabali namechecks Man Utd, Real Madrid as he discusses Chippa United future; speaks on WCQs 
Published: June 06, 2024
Stanley Nwabali namechecked two European powerhouses Manchester United and Real Madrid as he provided an update on his future at South African DStv Premiership side Chippa United.  The Super Eagles goalkeeper suggested that there is nothing concrete at the moment amid speculation linking him with possible moves t...
Osayi-Samuel shares what revenge-seeking South Africa coach said in video, hails Finidi for people skills 
Published: June 06, 2024
Bright Osayi-Samuel has insisted that South Africa are gunning for revenge on Friday when they take on the Super Eagles in a  2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. To buttress his statement that Bafana Bafana have a score to settle with the Super Eagles, the Fenerbahce f...
'They gave us a tough game in AFCON' - Super Eagles CB Ajayi expects Bafana Bafana to put up a fight 
Published: June 06, 2024
West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi was one of the five Super Eagles players who were airlifted to Uyo via a private jet arranged by the Nigeria Football Federation due to a strike by the Labour Union on Monday, June 3. Ajayi has underlined that the Super Eagles will not underestimate South Africa in a 2026 World ...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Bafana Bafana stranded in Port Harcourt due to Uyo Airport closed 
Published: June 05, 2024
Bafana Bafana's players and officials have arrived in Nigeria ahead of their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualification game against the Super Eagles on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.  As published on their official X account, they arrived at the Port Harcourt Airport on Wednesday night...