African football tougher than European game, Zimbabwe’s Munetsi claims
Nigeria’s overseas-born stars may have been given an alibi for their poor outing whenever they play for the Super Eagles by Zimbabwe’s Marshall Munetsi.
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NFF waits on FIFA, explores options to qualify Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not given up on the country’s bid to return to the World Cup next year after missing the 2022 edition in Qatar, a top official of the federation has said.
Expectations high as Africa’s qualifiers begin in Lagos
The University of Lagos Sports Centre and the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval will be the centre of attention for African cricket lovers as the battle for Africa’s ticket to the 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe begins today.
Super Eagles not solely dependent on Osimhen, says Troost-Ekong
Nigerians express disappointment over result against Zimbabwe Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has dismissed the claim by some followers of the team that the national side depends on one player for results. Ekong spoke, even as millions of Nigerian fans are yet to come to grips with the setback caused by the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe, on Tuesday, which has almost ruined the country’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Nigeria’s qualification bid brightens as South Africa fields ‘ineligible’ player
Nigeria’s fledgling bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup got an unexpected boost, at the weekend, when South Africa allegedly fielded an ineligible player in their 2-0 defeat of Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Coventry’s IOC poll victory Africa’s win, says Adelabu
Former international footballer, Adegoke Adelabu, has described the emergence of Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister and double Olympic swimming champion, Kirsty Coventry, as new president of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) as “groundbreaking” not only for Africa, but the entire sporting world.
World Cup qualifier: Nigeria held to 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe after late equalizer
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.