Osimhen Fires Nigeria into 2026 World Cup African Playoffs

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the African playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a convincing 4–0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. A hat-trick from Victor Osimhen and a late strike from Frank Onyeka gave the Super Eagles the win they needed to secure one of the four spots reserved for the best second-placed teams in the CAF qualifiers. The result means Nigeria now sits...

Super Falcons Coach, Goalkeeper Nominated for Ballon d’Or Honours

…Team Ranked 36th in Latest FIFA Women’s Ranking Super Falcons Head Coach, Justine Madugu, and first-choice goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, have been nominated for individual honours in the 2025 Ballon d’Or Awards, following their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Madugu, who assumed leadership of the Super Falcons in late 2023, has been nominated for the prestigious Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy, awarded to the best women’s...

Super Falcons Get N150m Each, 3-bedroom Flat, OON National Honour

After the Women’s Africa Cup of Nation (WAFCON) over the host country, Morocco on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu has awarded the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) national honour to all 24 players and 11 technical crew members of the victorious Super Falcons. Tinubu in addition to the honour, also announced a cash reward of $100,000 (N150m) each for the players, while the technical crew members received $50,000 (N75m). The president also gifted...

Nigeria Defeats Morocco to Win 10th WAFCON Title

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured their record tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title by defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final played on Saturday at the Stade Moulay Abdellah, Rabat. The match saw Nigeria battle back after trailing 2-0 at halftime. Morocco took an early lead with captain Ghizlane Chebbak scoring in the 13th minute, followed by a second goal from Sanaa Mssoudy ten minutes later. The first half was dominated by the...

Tobi Amusan Wins Rabat Diamond League with Record-Breaking Run

Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has bounced back in style, clinching her first major win of the 2025 season at the Diamond League meet in Rabat, Morocco. The 28-year-old clocked a season’s best of 12.24 seconds in the women’s 100m hurdles, setting a new meeting record and breaking the previous mark of 12.51 seconds set by Brianna McNeal. This victory marks a significant turnaround for Amusan, who had earlier finished fourth in both the Xiamen...

Flying Eagles Edge Egypt on Penalties to Clinch U-20 AFCON Bronze

Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, secured the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations after defeating hosts Egypt 4–1 on penalties in Cairo on Sunday. The third-place match, played at the 30 June Stadium, ended 1–1 in regulation time before going to a penalty shootout. Egypt took an early lead in the third minute when Osama Omar found the back of the net. Nigeria responded shortly after the interval, with...

National Sports Festival: Makinde Restates Commitment To Sports, Receives Torch Of Unity

Governor Seyi Makinde has restated the commitment of his administration’s commitment to sports development at all levels through the provision of adequate infrastructure, training facilities, and a conducive environment in the state. The governor stated this on Tuesday while receiving the Torch of Unity, which signals the commencement of the Ogun 2025 National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway 2025. Makinde, who was represented by his deputy, Barr. Bayo Lawal, received the representative of the National Sports...

Nigeria Climbs to 43rd in FIFA Rankings, Now 6th in Africa

Nigeria’s national football team the Super Eagles has risen one spot to 43rd in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, placing sixth in Africa. Argentina remains the world’s top-ranked team, with Spain moving up to second place, overtaking France, which drops to third. England and Brazil retain their fourth and fifth positions, respectively. The Netherlands has risen to sixth, pushing Portugal to seventh, while Belgium, Italy, and Germany are in the top ten. In...

Nigeria’s Road to 2026 World Cup Gets Tougher After 1-1 Draw With Zimbabwe

Nigeria’s aspirations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a significant hit on Tuesday as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The Nigerian team, led by coach Eric Chelle, dominated possession but struggled to penetrate Zimbabwe’s defense. The deadlock was broken in the 74th minute when Victor Osimhen headed in a cross from Ola Aina, giving Nigeria a 1-0 lead. However, the advantage...

Tobi Amusan Begins Season with Victory at Velocity Fest 16 in Jamaica

Nigerian sprint queen Tobi Amusan started her 2025 season on a winning note at the Velocity Fest 16 in Jamaica on Friday, 22 March 2025, claiming victory in the women’s 100m A final. Amusan, who now trains with the Racers Track Club, clocked 11.28 seconds (-0.5 wind) to finish ahead of Jamaica’s Serena Cole (11.45s) and Anthonique Strachan of the Bahamas (11.46s). The Velocity Fest 16 saw several standout performances from top athletes. In the...

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