June 11
Nigeria: FIFA Ranking - Super Eagles Emerge Second-Highest-Ranked Team Missing the 2026 World Cup
Only Denmark, ranked 21st globally, sits higher among countries that failed to qualify for football's biggest event. Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Nigerians Spread Across the 2026 World Cup
Scattered across the 48 nations at the World Cup are players whose family journeys began in Nigerian cities like Lagos and Enugu before reaching different parts of the world. Read more »
June 08
Africa: Three Days to the World Cup - Meet the Only Nation With Three World Titles
While Brazil remain the most successful nation with five titles, another South American country occupy a unique place in football history as the only country with exactly three… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Shakira, Burna Boy Release Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Song, 'Dai Dai'
The song was released on Friday via Sony Music Latin. Read more »
April 09
Nigeria: FIFA World Cup 2026 - Seven African Referees Listed, Nigeria Absent Again
According to Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, the selected officials emerged from a rigorous process spanning more than three years. Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: NFF Appoints New Flamingos Coach Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
The new gaffer replaces Coach Bankole Olowookere, who has been with the Flamingos for many years, including leading the team to win the bronze medals at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women's… Read more »
April 01
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Beat Jamaica, Qualify for First World Cup Since 1974
A dramatic late winner from Axel Tuanzebe proved decisive, as the defender struck from close range in extra time to hand the Leopards a 1-0 victory Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: FIBA World Cup Qualifiers - Nigeria's d'Tigress Lose Narrowly to France
The Nigerian team continued to push in the final quarter, edging the period 20-21, but France managed the closing stages effectively to secure the seven-point victory Read more »
Nigeria/Congo-Kinshasa: World Cup Qualifiers - FIFA Sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo
The Nigeria-DR Congo match has remained a focal point of discussion following the controversial end to Super Eagles' World Cup qualification hopes. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifying Tournament - Nigeria's d'Tigress Devour Colombia in Opener
By the end of the third quarter, D'Tigress had stretched the lead to 53-34, leaving Colombia struggling to keep pace. Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifying Tournament - d'Tigress Switch Attention to South Korea After Commanding Win Over Colombia
The Koreans who are not totally new opponents to the Nigerian team, will be hoping for an improved performance after losing their own first game to Germany Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: D'Tigress Unveil Final Squad for Women's World Cup Qualifiers
For a team that has rewritten the script of African women's basketball in recent years, the selection carries the weight of both legacy and expectation Read more »
March 05
Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: World Cup Play-Off - FIFA Opens Ticket Sales, Lists DR Congo, Not Nigeria, Among Contenders
The play-off tournament will feature six teams from different confederations competing for two remaining places at the 2026 World Cup Read more »
January 27
Africa: 'Avoid the United States' - Ex-FIFA President Blatter Backs Fans' Boycott As World Cup Security Fears Deepen
Blatter's comments, made on Monday via social media, lend high-profile support to a controversial warning issued by Mark Pieth, the Swiss anti-corruption lawyer who once worked… Read more »
November 17, 2025
Nigeria/Morocco: 'We Take Full Responsibility' - Nwabali Apologises As Nigeria's World Cup Dream Collapses in Rabat
Moments after the defeat, a visibly shaken Nwabali addressed Nigerians directly. His words carried a weight deeper than mere apology. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians After World Cup Setback, Shifts Focus to Afcon 2025
In a message released through its Communications Department, the Federation described the moment as a deep national setback and expressed regret for falling short of the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: World Cup Playoffs - President Tinubu, Peter Obi Rally Super Eagles After Painful Exit to DR Congo
The Eagles drew 1-1 with DR Congo after extra time but lost 4-3 on penalties, confirming their absence from a second consecutive FIFA World Cup. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: World Cup Playoffs - Reactions As Chelle Makes Shocking 'Voodoo' Claim Against DR Congo
"In all the penalties, the players of Congo were doing some voodoo," he claimed -- a remark that instantly ignited debate online. Read more »
November 16, 2025
Nigeria/Congo-Kinshasa: Nigeria Fail to Qualify for 2026 World Cup After Loss to DR Congo
The match had finished 1-1 after 120 minutes, but the Leopards held their nerve in the shootout to advance. Read more »
November 13, 2025
Cameroon/Congo-Kinshasa: World Cup Playoffs - DR Congo to Face Nigeria After Dramatic Stoppage-Time Winner Against Cameroon
The upcoming clash on Sunday at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat will determine Africa's representative in the six-team intercontinental playoff scheduled for… Read more »
Morocco/Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Gabon Preview - Super Eagles Battle to Reignite World Cup Qualification Hopes in Rabat
A win against Gabon will not only silence recent controversies but also bring the dream of North America 2026 a decisive step closer. Read more »
November 10, 2025
Nigeria/Morocco: Camp Bubbles in Rabat As Super Eagles Step Up Preparations for World Cup Playoffs
Team officials confirmed that three more players are expected to arrive before midnight, which will take the tally to 21 ahead of Tuesday's second training session in Rabat. Read more »
October 30, 2025
Nigeria: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - Flamingos Coach Apologises for Early Exit
At U-17 level, margins are often shaped by development pathways, not just talent. Europe and South America have built stronger pipelines, and Nigeria is racing to close that gap Read more »
October 28, 2025
Nigeria: FIFA U17 Women's World Cup - Nigeria's Flamingos Crash Out After 0-4 Loss to Italy
The Flamingos entered the game determined to prove that their passage into the Round of 16 was no fluke Read more »
October 29, 2025
Nigeria: Lookman Finds His Scoring Touch Again Ahead of Nigeria's World Cup Playoff
With Victor Osimhen in red-hot form and Lookman rediscovering his rhythm, the Super Eagles' attacking options are looking increasingly dangerous Read more »
