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Lesotho’s national football team coach, Leslie Notsi, has confirmed that the country’s FA has made an official complaint against South Africa for allegedly fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during a recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Group C. This situation presents an interesting opportunity for Lesotho, especially following South Africa’s recent 2-0 […] More

Arsenal’s next opponents in the Champions League Real Madrid have been handed an unwelcome distraction after reports emerged that their manager Carlo Ancelotti is wanted by the Brazilian national team. The South American powerhouse have been thrust into meltdown this week after being comfortably beaten 4-1 by Argentina in World Cup qualifying. Brazil are still […] More

FIFA has confirmed that the champion of the first edition of the new-format Club World Cup could walk away with a staggering $125 million in prize money. Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s President, Gianni Infantino announced this in a statement on Wednesday. The total prize money for the tournament, which will take place from June […] More

Nigeria’s Super Eagles were left frustrated after a shocking 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, with Victor Osimhen’s emotions taking center stage. The Napoli forward, known for his relentless drive and goal-scoring ability, had put Nigeria ahead in the 74th minute with a well-placed header from an Ola Aina cross, […] More

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia and Ghana in friendlies in June, DAILY POST reports. The dates for the two friendlies is, however, yet to be decided. The friendlies will prepare the Super Eagles for their next two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. Eric Chelle’s side will host […] More

Super Eagles dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals suffered a blow yesterday after the Warriors of Zimbabwe scored a last-minute equaliser in their Matchday 6 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Now, the Eagles who had plotted to add the three points from the match to the three from […] More

The Match Day 6 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the African zone continued on Tuesday across the continent and produced some stunning outcomes. In a gripping encounter within Group C, Nigeria faced off against the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Victor Osimhen, the standout forward for Nigeria, opened […] More

Former Chelsea defender and Super Eagles centre-back Kenneth Omeruo has reacted to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, LeadNaija reports. The 2013 AFCON champions only secured a point at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, which further dented their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Omeruo, who […] More

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has reacted to news that South Africa could be punnished for fielding an ineligible player in one of their qualifying matches. Nigeria’s hopes of going to the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada are now hanging in the balance following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the […] More

Argentina celebrated their 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone sealed an emphatic win for the world champions, who had been assured of their World Cup berth after Bolivia’s 0-0 draw with Uruguay earlier Tuesday. […] More

Manchester United might be left regretting their decision to make Chelsea’s buying clause for Jadon Sancho an obligation after a coach explained how the attacker would suit Ruben Amorim’s system far more than Erik ten Hag’s. Sancho’s Man Utd career under Ten Hag never hit the heights that were expected and a major fall-out with […] More

Sudesh Singh, a South African coach, has lauded Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen’s ability to be in the right place at the right time. Singh said Osimhen’s movement especially in the box of his opponent is very intelligent. “The other thing is his movement in the box. It’s just like he’s in the kitchen,” Singh […] More