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Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has thrown his support behind Eric Chelle remaining as head coach of the Nigerian national team, praising the Franco-Malian tactician’s leadership, man-management and the positive atmosphere he has created within the squad amid reports that he is set to sign a new long-term contract. Chelle, who was appointed on an initial two-year deal, is currently in the final year of his contract, which is due to expire at the end of 2026. However, reports indicate that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC), is putting the finishing touches to…

France’s free-scoring attack will come up against Spain’s rock-solid defence when the two European heavyweights meet in the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday in Dallas, in what promises to be one of the tournament’s defining encounters. According to Opta’s supercomputer, the winner of the clash will become the favourite to lift the World Cup trophy, with both France and Spain given a higher probability of winning the tournament than the other semi-finalists, England and Argentina. While both teams have reached the last four in impressive fashion, they have done so using contrasting approaches that set…

Nigeria National League (NNL) club Crown FC have appointed Fatai Akande as their new technical adviser as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. The appointment was confirmed by Oyo State Commissioner for Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, who announced the decision on Tuesday. Akande takes over with the responsibility of leading the club into a new campaign after Crown FC narrowly missed out on promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season. Club officials are expected to rely on the experienced coach to strengthen the squad, improve performances, and build a competitive team capable of challenging for promotion. Known for…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the officiating team for the decisive 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria’s Flamingos. Ugandan referee Shamirah Nabadda has been selected to oversee the encounter as the centre referee. She will be assisted by Mali’s Fanta Idrissa Kone as the first assistant referee and Burundi’s Fides Bangurambona as the second assistant referee. Another Ugandan official, Josephine Nantongo, has been appointed as the reserve referee for the fixture. CAF has also assigned Togolese official Aissata Ameyo as the match commissioner, while Senegal’s Fatou Gaye will serve as…

Former Super Eagles skipper William Troost-Ekong believes England have what it takes to defeat Norway when both sides meet in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. England booked their place in the last eight after edging co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16. The Three Lions managed to secure the win despite finishing the match with 10 men following Jarell Quansah’s dismissal. Norway, meanwhile, impressed with a 2-0 victory over one of the tournament favourites. Star striker Erling Haaland stole the spotlight by…

Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu has extended his stay at Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv after signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2029. The agreement puts an end to recent speculation linking the former Super Eagles star with a move away from the club. Bulgarian rivals Levski Sofia, along with several clubs in Switzerland, had reportedly expressed interest in securing his signature. Despite the transfer interest, Botev Plovdiv opted to reward the 28-year-old with a fresh long-term contract, reaffirming their confidence in his abilities. Kalu joined the Yellow and Blacks last summer following his departure from…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the officiating team for the decisive 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria’s Flamingos. Ugandan referee Shamirah Nabadda has been selected to oversee the encounter as the centre referee. She will be assisted by Mali’s Fanta Idrissa Kone as the first assistant referee and Burundi’s Fides Bangurambona as the second assistant referee. Another Ugandan official, Josephine Nantongo, has been appointed as the reserve referee for the fixture. CAF has also assigned Togolese official Aissata Ameyo as the match commissioner, while Senegal’s Fatou Gaye will serve as…

Former Watford captain Troy Deeney believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s failure to win the FIFA World Cup makes it difficult to rank the Portugal star among football’s greatest ever players. Deeney shared his opinion after Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign came to an end with a Round of 16 defeat to Spain, ending Ronaldo’s latest attempt to lift the sport’s most prestigious trophy. While acknowledging Ronaldo’s remarkable achievements throughout his career, the former striker argued that the absence of a World Cup title remains a significant gap in his résumé when discussing the greatest players in football history. He also suggested that…

France forward Kylian Mbappe has climbed to the top of the 2026 Ballon d’Or race following his standout display in his country’s World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco. The latest rankings, published by Polymarket and shared by football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, place the Real Madrid star ahead of England captain Harry Kane by a three-percentage-point margin. Mbappe strengthened his claim for football’s biggest individual prize after playing a decisive role in France’s 2-0 win. Although he failed to convert an early penalty, the 27-year-old bounced back after the break, opening the scoring in the 60th minute before setting up…

France head into Thursday’s FIFA World Cup quarter final against Morocco as clear favourites, but the Atlas Lions have already shown they are capable of upsetting the odds on the biggest stage. According to the Opta supercomputer, France have a 62.2% chance of winning in normal time, while Morocco’s chances of causing an upset stand at 15.7%. The remaining 22.1% of simulations ended level after 90 minutes, meaning extra time and possibly penalties would be needed. Victory for France would secure a third consecutive World Cup semi final appearance following their triumph in 2018 and runners up finish in 2022.…