By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Nigeria and DR Congo will battle for a place in next year’s inter-confederation World Cup play-off when they meet in Sunday’s decisive qualifier in Rabat. The Super Eagles head into the final buoyed by their dramatic 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon, a match that swung wildly before goals from Chidera Ejuke and […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA booked their place in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in Rabat on Thursday. Akor Adams opened the scoring with a sharp first-half finish before Mario Lemina’s late deflected strike dragged the match into extra time. […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE A late goal from Chancel Mbemba sent DR Congo past Cameroon 1–0 on Thursday, ending the Indomitable Lions’ hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mbemba turned in a corner in stoppage time to seal the win in a tense, rain-soaked semi-final of the African play-offs in Rabat. The […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA’S World Cup playoff preparations hit a major snag on Tuesday as the Super Eagles boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, over unpaid bonuses and allowances, reigniting concerns about the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) handling of players’ welfare. Led by captain William Troost-Ekong, the players refused to train ahead of Thursday’s crucial semi-final […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI SUPER Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has sparked outrage among Nigerian football fans after sharing a video showing the poor state of the hotel assigned to the national team ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon in Morocco. In the footage, which quickly went viral on social media, Iwobi captured […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE stage is set for a thrilling volleyball showdown at the ongoing Amuwo-Odofin Games in Lagos, as Rhinos and Elephant secured hard-fought victories in their semi-final encounters to book their spots in the final. On Sunday, the Rhinos edged Lions in a pulsating three-set clash, winning 15-12, 12-17, 15-13. The […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE PLANS to fly 200 Nigerian football supporters to Morocco for the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoff matches have been called off due to visa complications. Organizers were unable to secure entry permits in time for the fans, forcing a cancellation of the much-anticipated fan delegation. “The plan is […]
By ALIYU AMINU ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI (A.A.A.A.) SHEHU NIGERIA’S Rafiatu Folashade Lawal proved her dominance once again on the international stage, winning three gold medals in the women’s 58kg weightlifting event at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Lawal, one of Africa’s most decorated female lifters, delivered a flawless performance — […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH GHANA’S Black Princesses opened their 2025 WAFU B U20 Women’s Championship campaign in style, defeating hosts Benin Republic 2–0 on Friday to set up a mouthwatering clash with archrivals Nigeria’s Falconets. The result puts Ghana in early contention for the top spot in the three-team tournament, which features Nigeria, Benin, and […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE GREEN Springs School emerged the star performer at the Chess and Life International School Teams Chess Championship, held on Saturday at Bowine International School, Lagos, with Esdras Adebayo clinching gold after winning all five rounds. Adebayo’s teammates, Chinino Nwagwu and another Green Springs player, secured silver and bronze, sealing a […]