A total of 16 countries have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay secured their spots on Thursday, following the penultimate qualifying fixtures in the South America zone. There were 3-0 wins for both Uruguay and Colombia, while Paraguay had a scoreless draw. The trio join already qualified Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador…
Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem has spoken tough ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. Nigeria will tackle both teams on Saturday and Tuesday, respectively. Speaking to Victor Modo, Awaziem warned that the only mindset the Super Eagles have is to take all three points against the two teams….
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has said he is not certain about playing at the 2026 World Cup. Messi has claimed he does not enjoy playing football when he is not fully fit. The 38-year-old made this admission after scoring twice in the 3-0 win over Venezuela on Thursday. Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has said he…
Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is keen to play for Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup. Dele-Bashiru was playing in the lower cadre of English Football few years later. The 24-year-old was on the books of Sky Bet Championship club, Sheffield Wednesday for three years. The Nigerian moved to Turkish Super Lig side Hataypsor in 2023…
Bayelsa Queens will be looking to win the WAFU B Women’s Champions League crown for the second time when they take on hosts ASEC Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire in the final in Yammosoukro on Friday (today). The Nigeria Women Football League,NWFL, champions won the title on their maiden appearance in 2022. Whyte Ogbonda’s side have…
Nigerian football star, Alex Iwobi, has showered praises on the qualities of Super Eagles pair Felix Agu and Benjamin Fredrick. Iwobi spoke as Eric Chelle’s side prepares to take on Rwanda and South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Saturday and Tuesday, respectively. The former Arsenal player said he was pleased with…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has announced that its members will commence a nationwide strike from Monday, September 8, 2025, in protest against what it described as anti-union labour practices linked to the deployment of newly imported Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, trucks by Dangote Refinery. The union’s decision was contained…
Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto, Sijibomi Ogundele has explained what transpired that led to him being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. In a video shared online, Ogundele said it was a case of a deal gone bad, promising to visit the anti-graft agency to clear his name. He said, “I’m…
“Renewed hope is not merely a sloan, but a call to action and a vision in progress,” … Two years into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria, according to Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has witnessed an inspiring transformation – a rejuvenation of the economy,…
The planned implementation of 5 % surcharge on refined petroleum products, including petrol and diesel, starting January 1, 2026, is being opposed by stakeholders in the extractive sector and civil society organisations, CSOs. This came as Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, said the law, if enforced could cause its members to…
