Gernot Rohr ‘constructs special cage’ for Eagles in Abidjan
• As Benin Republic beat Rwanda 1-0 • Lesotho defeat Zimbabwe 2-0
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Godwin Akpo eyes World Cup with Benin after stellar season
It was a season to remember for Benin Republic striker Godwin Efeneja Akpo after helping Attack Energy SC to a flawless campaign, winning all their games without conceding a goal. Playing seven games for the club out of a total of 11, Akpo scored seven goals and provided three assists, leading his team to the title.
2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana seek to maintain impressive record in Uyo
The Super Eagles will hope to get their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign back on track, when they host South Africa’s Bafana Bafana matchday 3 in Group C on Friday, June 7, 2024.
World Cup: Real reason Amokachi dumped Super Eagles ahead South Africa, Benin qualifiers
Fresh facts have emerged regarding why erstwhile Super Eagles midfield enforcer, Daniel Amokachi, opted to go AWOL barely 24 hours before Nigeria’s all-important World Cup qualifiers against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, The Guardian can exclusively report.
Inter Milan target Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye
Inter Milan is keen on signing Nigerian international goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye from Udinese during the summer transfer window.
Nigeria dominates athletics Zone II qualifiers in Accra
Itsekiri hits 9.9s in Canada Team Nigeria’s athletes have once again proved their strength on the tracks with the country’s stars scooping four gold medals at the 2024 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region Two Championship held at the Sports Complex of the University of Ghana. Earlier this year, Nigerian athletes hauled about 12 gold medals inside the complex during the African Games. This time around, the athletes started the CAA Zone Two Championships on a good note, winning four gold medals in one day.
Kwara Falcons lead West Africa’s best to Lagos 2024 Basketball Classics
Kwara Falcons of Ilorin will lead West Africa’s top teams to the region’s maiden basketball classics, which will tip off today at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
Eagles’ camp awaits Iwobi, Lookman, six others as 15 players begin training
Europa League hat-trick hero, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, and Calvin Bassey are among eight players still being expected at the Super Eagles’ Uyo camp as the senior national team began training for Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa.