By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE NIGERIA’S Falconets began their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2–0 defeat to Spain on Monday. The European champions made their chances count, scoring once in each half to secure all three points. Marisa García opened the scoring for Spain in the first half. Nigeria struggled to […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE THE Federal Government, the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have rallied behind the Super Falcons ahead of their crucial Women’s Africa Cup of Nations clash against Egypt. Top officials met with the players and coaching crew on Tuesday. They urged the team to secure […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI World Cup Crisis Triggers Leadership Questions at FIFA THE collapse of FIFA’s controversial proposal to introduce private investment into the commercial ownership of the FIFA World Cup has done more than preserve football’s most prestigious tournament from external ownership. It has also intensified uncertainty over the political future of FIFA President Gianni […]
The financial rewards from the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached unprecedented levels, with Spain receiving a record winner’s prize and every participating nation guaranteed millions of dollars under FIFA’s expanded funding model. Record Rewards: FIFA Hands Spain $51m After Historic World Cup Triumph SPAIN’S success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered more than […]
Historic FIFA Format Produces First Qualified Teams THE countdown to the 2030 FIFA World Cup has officially begun, with six countries already guaranteed participation following FIFA’s landmark decision to grant automatic qualification to all host nations and centenary-match organisers. Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay have become the tournament’s first confirmed participants, years before […]
Spain End Argentina’s Reign to Win Second FIFA World Cup Title Torres’ Extra-Time Strike Seals Historic Triumph as La Roja Overcome Defending Champions SPAIN have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a gripping final at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) […]
Flamingos Return After Successful Qualification Campaign NIGERIA’S U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have returned home after securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, joining four other African nations that will represent the continent at the global tournament in Morocco. The team arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos following […]
Golden Eaglets Earn Creditable Draw to End China Invitational Campaign Nigeria recovers from early setbacks to secure first point NIGERIA’S Golden Eaglets concluded their campaign at the 2026 China Four-Nation Invitational Tournament on a positive note after battling hosts China to a 1-1 draw, ending the competition with an improved performance following two opening defeats. […]
Strong performances by emerging nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could undermine Nigeria’s recent gains in the global rankings despite the Super Eagles’ absence from the tournament. Nigeria Climbs Despite Missing the World Cup NIGERIA may not be among the participants at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the Super Eagles remain deeply connected […]
Africa Begins Campaign with Victories, Draws and Setbacks AFRICA’S representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have experienced a mixed opening round, producing encouraging performances against some of the tournament’s strongest nations while also suffering a number of disappointing defeats. Of the continent’s ten participating teams, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire secured victories, four nations earned […]