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C Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCTFA), Alhaji Adam Mouktar Muhammed, has expressed confidence in the leadership of Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Sékou Chelle, stating that his managerial style will benefit Nigeria’s quest for a spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking after Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, Muhammed praised the …

Nigeria took a crucial step in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda on Friday night, marking a winning start for new head coach Eric Chelle. Victor Osimhen, in red-hot form for Galatasaray, netted both goals in the first half to secure the win. The striker opened the scoring with a composed finish from Ademola …

Japan secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain, becoming the first team to qualify alongside hosts United States, Canada, and Mexico. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo sealed the win in front of nearly 60,000 fans in Saitama, marking Japan’s eighth consecutive World Cup appearance. “I’m relieved that …

Super Eagles captain and AFCON 2023 MVP, William Troost-Ekong, has vowed that Nigeria will fight for all three points when they face Rwanda in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, on Friday. Despite Nigeria’s winless record on Rwandan soil after three previous visits, Ekong remains optimistic that the team, now under new Franco-Malian coach Eric …

Manchester United has confirmed a 5% increase in season ticket prices for the 2024/25 season, just days after unveiling ambitious plans for a new £2 billion ($2.6 billion) stadium. While ticket prices for fans under 16 will remain unchanged, some senior ticket concessions have been removed, and select seating near the Old Trafford benches will be converted into hospitality tickets …

West Ham forward Michail Antonio has revealed he came close to death in a devastating car crash that left him with a shattered leg but insists he is “100 percent” confident of making a return to football. The Jamaica international required surgery after his Ferrari crashed into a tree on December 7. “All I know is that I hit a …

As Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue from Wednesday, two contrasting teams underperforming Nigeria and overachieving Sudan find themselves in the spotlight. Nigeria’s Unexpected StrugglesSeeded to win Group C, Nigeria’s Super Eagles featuring African stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are shockingly fifth in a six-team group. Draws against Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, followed by a defeat to Benin, …

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, secured a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa to advance to the final round of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. After a 3-1 away win in the first leg, two-goal hero Harmony Chidi extended Nigeria’s lead with a well-placed header in the 37th minute. Shakirat Moshood, a key player in the …

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have secured their spots in the Europa League quarter-finals, joining Olympique Lyon, Eintracht Frankfurt, Athletic Bilbao, Rangers, Lazio, and Bodø/Glimt. Quarter-Final Matchups:Manchester United vs. Olympique Lyon Tottenham Hotspur vs. EintrachtFrankfurt Athletic Bilbao vs. Rangers Lazio vs. Bodø/Glimt Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 4-1. Wilson Odobert …

Oleksandr Usyk, the reigning WBO, WBA, and WBC heavyweight champion, has been ordered to defend his title against interim champion Joseph Parker. The fighters have 30 days to reach an agreement, or the WBO will schedule a purse-bid hearing. Parker, a former WBO heavyweight champion, has regained momentum with victories over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang. Usyk, widely considered the …