Nigeria’s journey to the Africa Cup of Nations final was punctuated with nerve-wracking moments as goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s heroics saved two crucial penalties in a shootout, securing a 4-2 triumph over South Africa after a tense 1-1 draw on Wednesday. William Troost-Ekong’s penalty midway through the second half gave Nigeria the lead, countered by Teboho Read More…
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Premier League Recap: Title race tightens, shock defeats shake top teams, and young talent shines
Arteta Keeps Mum on Ramsdale’s Display; Uncertainty Looms for Goalkeeper Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta opted not to delve deeply into Aaron Ramsdale’s performance against Brentford, raising doubts about the goalkeeper’s future in the starting lineup following a nervous outing on Saturday. Ramsdale, standing in for the absent David Raya, encountered a shaky Premier League return, escaping Read More…
Bendel Insurance FC holds Kwara United to a 2-2 draw in NPFL clash
Bendel Insurance FC and Kwara United FC clashed in a tension-filled match, ending in a 2-2 draw at Benin’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Saturday. Sadeeq Yusuf struck early for Kwara United in the 15th minute, breaking through Insurance’s defence to secure the opener, setting the tone for an Read More…
Injuries loom over Premier League top men: Haaland out for Norway, Onana’s uncertain future with Cameroon
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Manchester United’s Andre Onana faced setbacks in their recent national team outings, casting doubts on their immediate availability for club games. Haaland, Norway’s star striker, sustained a foot injury during a friendly against the Faroe Islands, ruling him out of the European Championship qualifier versus Scotland. Norway’s team doctor, Ola Read More…
Nigeria opens World Cup qualification campaign with disappointing draw against Lesotho
In a much-anticipated Group C Match Day 1 fixture for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifications, Nigeria stumbled to a 1-1 draw against Lesotho, marking a lacklustre start to their campaign. The game, held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, witnessed the Super Eagles struggling to dominate their opponents, despite the anticipation of Read More…
Former Super Eagles star urges coach to explore NPFL for goalkeepers
Former international player Taiwo Oloyede has urged Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro to explore the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to address the national team’s goalkeeping issues. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Oloyede, a former captain of Stationary Stores, shared his thoughts on the Super Eagles’ recent friendly matches. In Read More…
Dele Aiyenugba, Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper and Son Live Dream on Football Pitch
Dele Aiyenugba, a renowned former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has shared an extraordinary moment on the field as he played against his own son, Daniel. The heartwarming incident occurred during a thrilling semifinal match of a preseason tournament in Ikenne. Captaining their respective club sides, Dele Aiyenugba guarded the goalposts for Kwara United FC, while his Read More…