Nigeria will not be going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That reality became official after FIFA confirmed the final list of countries that will compete in this month’s inter-confederation play-off tournament — and DR Congo national football team was named as Africa’s representative. With that announcement, Nigeria’s last hope of sneaking back into the […]
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Abuja Nigeria’s Super Falcons have stepped up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after suffering a narrow 1–0 defeat to long-time rivals Cameroon in an international friendly. With the continental showpiece fast approaching, the nine-time African champions wasted no time returning to the training pitch, determined to correct the shortcomings that
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Manchester City came from behind to defeat Liverpool 2–1 at Anfield in a dramatic Premier League encounter on Sunday, keeping their title challenge alive. Liverpool took the lead late in the second half through Dominik Szoboszlai, whose superb free kick put the home side ahead. City responded quickly, with Bernardo Silva equalising before Erling Haaland
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Madrid, Spain Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has opened a new chapter in his European career after completing a high-profile winter transfer from Italian side Atalanta to Atlético Madrid, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Spanish giants following the close of the January transfer window. The move, confirmed shortly after deadline day, has been widely welcomed
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Leicester / Madrid Two Super Eagles stars were at the heart of a dramatic transfer deadline day in European football, as midfielder Joe Aribo sealed a late loan move to Leicester City, while forward Ademola Lookman completed a high-profile permanent switch to Atlético Madrid, marking contrasting but equally significant turning points in their careers. While
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Nigerian international forward Ademola Lookman has officially brought his Atalanta journey to a close, confirming his departure from the Italian side after nearly four years of standout performances in Serie A and European competition. In a heartfelt message shared on his X account, Lookman thanked the club, his teammates, and supporters, describing Atalanta as a
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Atlético Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian international forward Ademola Lookman from Italian side Atalanta, sealing one of the most talked-about moves of the winter transfer window. The Spanish club confirmed that the 28-year-old attacker has signed a long-term deal running until 2030, following successful medical tests in Madrid. While official figures were not
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Arsenal’s long wait for another Premier League title continued to edge closer to an end after a dominant weekend that saw Mikel Arteta’s side tighten their grip at the top of the table. The Gunners produced a commanding 4–0 away victory over Leeds United at Elland Road on Matchday 24, underlining their title credentials with
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Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed it is still awaiting a final decision from FIFA on a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). NFF Secretary General, Dr Sanusi Mohammed, said this week that the federation has submitted a formal petition to
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Comments by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen have sparked fresh debate over Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s squad selection following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the recent Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking earlier this week, Eguavoen questioned Chelle’s decision to exclude domestic-based players from his AFCON squad, a move that has drawn
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