How Keshi made me choose Nigeria over Netherlands — Troost-Ekong
William Troost-Ekong has opened up on how a phone call from the late Stephen Keshi shaped his decision to choose Nigeria over the Netherlands.
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Ruben Amorim could promote six wonderkids to first-team squad in major Man United change
Ruben Amorim could promote a number of talented wonderkids into the Manchester United first-team squad. Amorim was appointed as the new United head coach earlier this month and started work on Monday after managing his final game in charge of Sporting CP against Braga on Sunday.
Victor Osimhen Late Equaliser Helps Nigeria Book 2025 AFCON Ticket
A late equaliser from Victor Osimhen stamped Nigeria's ticket for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday while Tunisia also booked their place with a 3-2 win over Madagascar. In spite of not playing on Thursday, other results also saw South Africa, Gabon and Uganda secure places at the 24-nation showcase of African football, which kicks off in Morocco on December 21 next year. Sudan missed a chance to qualify after a shock 4-0 loss to Niger -- a result which offered a glimmer of hope to Ghana ahead of a must-win match in Angola on Friday.
Lookman, Ronaldo, Messi, among nominees for 2024 Globe Soccer Awards
Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, has been nominated for the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Revenge-seeking Eagles battle Benin Republic for final ticket
Benin Republic put Nigeria’s quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket in jeopardy when they defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in Abidjan in one of the qualifying games for the championship. That defeat in Abidjan pushed the Super Eagles to the fifth position in a group that also has South Africa, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Lesotho.
Nigeria full of talented players, Super Eagles’ invite great honour — Gabriel Osho
Auxerre central defender, Gabriel Osho has admitted that Nigeria is full of talented players even as he said to get called-up by Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen is a great honour for him.
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles set to soar above Cheetahs
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be out to avoid another banana peel in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers as they confront the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny on Thursday, writes David Meshioye.
Sanwo-Olu commends Lagos Women’s Run, seeks more women in sports
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the organisers of the Lagos Women Run for giving women the opportunity to express their talents. The governor has also called on more women to embrace the opportunities offered by the Lagos Women’s Run and other events like that to develop and show their sporting abilities.