Written by Reality TV star Phyna has offered words of encouragement to fellow Big Brother Naija winner Imisi amid a family feud between the latter and her mother. In an X post on Monday, Phyna wrote,”To Imisi, @imisiofficial and to anyone walking through the same fire… I’m praying for your strength. “My own experience broke me, but […]
Scotland will play in the World Cup for the first time in 28 years after two injury-time goals sealed a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark on Tuesday, while Spain also booked their place at the 2026 finals. Steve Clarke’s Scotland got the win they needed to qualify from Group C in a thrilling match … Continue reading “Scotland Stun Denmark To Reach World Cup, Spain, Austria Qualify”
Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in the country’s south killed at least 13 people on Tuesday in an updated toll, as Israel said it struck a Hamas compound. Israel has kept up strikes on Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreed last November that sought to halt more than a year … Continue reading “13 Dead In Israeli Strike On Palestinian Camp In South, Says Lebanon”
Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil were held to a disappointing 1-1 friendly draw by Tunisia in Lille on Tuesday as their stuttering build-up to the 2026 World Cup continued. In-form 18-year-old Estevao scored a penalty but Lucas Paqueta squandered an opportunity to win the game for the Selecao from the spot. The five-time world champions are … Continue reading “Tunisia Hold Brazil To Draw Despite Estevao’s Goal”
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has come under fire after allegations emerged that it diverted government funds meant to pay the Super Eagles’ outstanding bonuses, forcing the team to boycott training ahead of the clash with Gabon in Morocco. Nigerian sports journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana revealed on Monday morning that the total amount owed to the … Continue reading “NFF General Secretary Denies Allegations of Diversion of Super Eagles Bonus Funds”
For the third time since 2006, Nigeria will watch the FIFA World Cup from afar. The Super Eagles’ painful CAF playoff final exit on penalties to DR Congo has triggered the inevitable national inquest: who is truly responsible for yet another generational failure; the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) or the players themselves? Few national associations … Continue reading “Super Eagles World cup Crash Out: A Familiar Tale of Self-Inflicted Wounds”
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup aspirations alive with a nail-biting 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria following a tense 1–1 draw after extra time. The African qualifying play-off final, held under the floodlights of the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, saw underdogs DR Congo advance to the inter-confederation … Continue reading “Osimhen’s Half-Time Exit Sparks Super Eagles Downfall in DR Congo Shootout”
Nigeria will head into the gala ceremony in Rabat with strong hopes of continental recognition as Rasheedat Ajibade, Victor Osimhen, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Shakirat Moshood made the cut across major categories, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Sunday unveiled the final shortlists for the 2025 CAF Awards on Sunday. Others missing are Esther … Continue reading ” Okoronkwo Dropped as Ajibade, Osimhen Lead Nigeria’s Charge in CAF AWARDS Final Shortlists”
Nigeria’s emerging talent Goodness Osigwe ended her maiden campaign in Sweden on a memorable note after scoring her first-ever goal for Djurgården in their 3–0 victory over Växjö DFF on Sunday, the final day of the 2025 OBOS Damallsvenskan season. The home side established early control at the Stockholms Stadion, breaking the deadlock in the … Continue reading “Goodness Osigwe Scores First Djurgården Debut Goal in Sweden”
Chancel Mbemba scored the sudden death penalty to send DR Congo through to next year’s Intercontinental World Cup playoff, at the expense of Nigeria. Nigeria and DR Congo were tied at 1-1 for 120minutes, Sunday, in the CAF Playoff World Cup final at the Stade Prince Moulay Hassan in Rabat. Frank Onyeka‘s deflected shot beat … Continue reading “World Cup Playoff: Inspirational Captain Mbemba Guides DR Congo past Nigeria”