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28th February 2026

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'Let's wait for Fifa to decide' - Gaye cites late Bafana Bafana ruling in Nigeria's World Cup case against DRC
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'Let's wait for Fifa to decide' - Gaye cites late Bafana Bafana ruling in Nigeria's World Cup case against DRC

African football expert Mamadou Gaye has urged patience as Nigeria await  a ruling from football's governing body Fifa following defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African playoff final of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to the Leopards but subsequently lodged a formal complaint with Fifa, alleging that DR Congo fielded several ineligible dual-national players, including Manchester United alums Axel Tuanzebe and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.With just under three weeks remaining before the international match window op...

February 28, 2026
'It's been a long, long time' - Porto coach singles out Zaidu for praise after first start since December
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'It's been a long, long time' - Porto coach singles out Zaidu for praise after first start since December

Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi received special praise from manager Francesco Farioli after Porto's 1-0 win over CD Nacional in a Liga Portugal clash on Sunday.Prior to the trip to Estádio d...

Feb 15, 2026
U20 WWCQ Senegal 1-2 Nigeria: Ifeanyi and Oscar goals fire Falconets into fourth round
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U20 WWCQ Senegal 1-2 Nigeria: Ifeanyi and Oscar goals fire Falconets into fourth round

Nigeria U-20 women completed a 2–1 victory over Senegal U-20 to secure qualification to the fourth and final round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, advancing 3-1 on aggregate in the third-...

Feb 14, 2026
FA Cup: Future Super Eagles goalkeeper keeps clean sheet as Wrexham beat Akpom's Ipswich Town
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FA Cup: Future Super Eagles goalkeeper keeps clean sheet as Wrexham beat Akpom's Ipswich Town

Arthur Okonkwo inspired Wrexham to a place in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Friday night, keeping a clean sheet as the Red Dragons secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chuba Akpom’s Ip...

Feb 14, 2026
Panathinaikos striker Dessers back on the grass for the first time since injury at Afcon
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Panathinaikos striker Dessers back on the grass for the first time since injury at Afcon

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has taken a significant step in his recovery, returning to the pitch for the first time since sustaining an injury during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco....

Feb 14, 2026
FA Cup team news: Leicester coach confirms Super Eagles midfielder will miss Southampton clash
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FA Cup team news: Leicester coach confirms Super Eagles midfielder will miss Southampton clash

Leicester City will be without Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo for their FA Cup tie against Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday, with the Nigerian international unable to face his parent club.Accor...

Feb 13, 2026
'Let them take Sunday Oliseh' - Gaye suggests Nigeria legend for Kaizer Chiefs coaching role
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'Let them take Sunday Oliseh' - Gaye suggests Nigeria legend for Kaizer Chiefs coaching role

Respected African football pundit Mamadou Gaye has urged South African giants Kaizer Chiefs to appoint a permanent head coach, suggesting former Nigeria manager and captain Sunday Oliseh as a potentia...

Feb 13, 2026
Former Arsenal star highlights Iheanacho's late winner as example of Celtic's never-say-die spirit
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Former Arsenal star highlights Iheanacho's late winner as example of Celtic's never-say-die spirit

Former Arsenal star Kieran Tierney has pointed to Kelechi Iheanacho’s dramatic late winner as a powerful illustration of Celtic’s never-say-die spirit, insisting that moments like those are defini...

Feb 12, 2026
Peseiro speaks: Why Lookman switched allegiance to Nigeria instead of waiting for England call-up
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Peseiro speaks: Why Lookman switched allegiance to Nigeria instead of waiting for England call-up

Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has shed light on Ademola Lookman’s decision to commit his international future to Nigeria rather than continue waiting for a senior England call-up.Born...

Feb 12, 2026
'I might be biased' - Osayi-Samuel explains why he thinks Osimhen is better than Haaland
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'I might be biased' - Osayi-Samuel explains why he thinks Osimhen is better than Haaland

Super Eagles fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has shared why he believes international teammate Victor Osimhen is a better all-round striker than Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, pointing to the Nigeri...

Feb 12, 2026
'Nigeria comes first' - Osayi-Samuel shares conversation with Arsenal midfielder about Super Eagles
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'Nigeria comes first' - Osayi-Samuel shares conversation with Arsenal midfielder about Super Eagles

Super Eagles fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has revealed details of a recent conversation he had with Eberechi Eze during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, shedding light on the Arsenal star...

Feb 11, 2026
'The highest-scoring team' - NFF chief Gusau highlights Super Eagles improvement under Chelle
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'The highest-scoring team' - NFF chief Gusau highlights Super Eagles improvement under Chelle

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau has praised the Super Eagles’ improvement under head coach Eric Chelle, pointing to the team’s attacking output and the emergence of young...

Feb 11, 2026
'This is one of the reasons' - Birmingham's Afcon star explains why he chose Nigeria over England
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'This is one of the reasons' - Birmingham's Afcon star explains why he chose Nigeria over England

Birmingham City right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has opened up about his decision to represent Nigeria ahead of England, revealing that his deep-rooted connection to his heritage and the strong sense of...

Feb 11, 2026