Super Eagles drop eight places in latest FIFA rankings
The Super Eagles of Nigeria missed another opportunity to rub shoulders with global football heavyweights after falling eight places in the latest FIFA rankings.
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Ireland confirmed as third seeds for World Cup draw
The pots have been confirmed for next month's World Cup qualifying draw in Zurich, with Republic of Ireland among the third seeds.
Northern Ireland will not qualify for automatic Euro 2028 slot
Northern Ireland is not eligible for the back-door route to qualification for Euro 2028 after Casement Park was ruled out as a venue, it is understood.
Euro 2028 games in Ireland to only be held at Aviva Stadium
FAI chief executive David Courell has revealed that the Euro 2028 matches originally slated for Casement Park could still be held in Ireland, but only at the Aviva Stadium.
Holders Spain to face Netherlands in Nations League quarters
European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday’s draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash.
Gusau elected 1st vice president of WAFU B
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Friday, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has been elected as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) B Zone.
ITV I'm A Celebrity Barry McGuigan's boxing career and was he ever world champion?
Barry McGuigan is among the famous faces who are in the Australian jungle for this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.
Holders Spain To Face Netherlands In Nations League Quarter-Finals
European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday's draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash. Spain won the last edition of the Nations League after beating Croatia on penalties in the final. They also finished runners-up in the 2020-21 tournament. In the other quarter-finals, France take on Croatia in a repeat of the 2018 World Cup final and Portugal go up against Denmark.