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The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon Bukola Olapade, has confirmed that all funds meant for the Super Eagles have been released to the Nigeria Football Federation. Olapade made the clarification while reacting to reports that the players suspended training over unpaid bonuses and poor logistics ahead of their World Cup playoff match. He explained that the NSC does not deal directly with players or coaches when it comes to payments, stressing that the Federation is solely responsible for disbursing money to the team. “Since I took office, every allocation approved for the Super Eagles has been remitted…

The Super Eagles have resumed full training in Rabat, Morocco, after reaching an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation over unpaid bonuses that had disrupted their World Cup playoff preparations.The team, led by head coach Eric Chelle, had boycotted their Tuesday training session in protest of outstanding entitlements. However, according to team media officer Promise Efoghe, the matter has now been settled.“Issues resolved. Super Eagles to train at 5 p.m.,” Efoghe confirmed in a message to journalists on Wednesday.Reports from Morocco indicate that the standoff prompted a late-night negotiation involving the players, NFF officials, and representatives of the National Sports…

Nigeria’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a major setback on Tuesday after players of the Super Eagles refused to take part in training over unpaid bonuses. According to reports, the entire Nigerian delegation in Rabat, including both players and coaching staff, downed tools as a protest against the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) failure to clear outstanding financial entitlements.In a joint statement released by the team, the players confirmed the standoff, saying: “All players and officials boycotted training in Morocco today due to the unresolved issue of unpaid bonuses. We are waiting for a quick resolution so preparations…

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been drafted into the England national team setup following the injury withdrawal of Marc Guehi, who is recovering from a foot problem. Reports from BBC Sport on Tuesday indicate that the 26-year-old centre-back is expected to join the Three Lions ahead of their final World Cup qualifying fixtures against Albania and Serbia. While the official confirmation from the English FA is still pending, Chalobah’s inclusion appears imminent as England prepare to conclude their campaign, having already booked their place at next summer’s tournament. Chalobah’s recall represents another significant step in what has been a steady…

Atalanta have dismissed head coach Ivan Juric after a disappointing start to the 2025–26 Serie A season. The decision came on the heels of a heavy 3–0 home defeat to newly promoted Sassuolo, a result that left the club’s leadership with little choice but to act. Juric’s dismissal ends a brief and turbulent spell in charge, only four months after he replaced long-serving manager Gian Piero Gasperini. When Juric arrived in Bergamo over the summer, there was optimism that he could build on Gasperini’s legacy and sustain Atalanta’s reputation as one of Italy’s most dynamic and fearless sides. Instead, the…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Frank Lampard knew the end was near the moment Luke Shaw stared back blankly. It was August 2014. England had just crashed out of the World Cup in Brazil. In the team hotel, the 36-year-old Chelsea star was chatting with Shaw, Manchester United’s new £27 million teenage left-back. Lampard dropped the name Tony Adams – Arsenal’s rock-solid captain, winner of four league titles, 66 England caps. Nothing. No spark of recognition. “I said, ‘Are you winding me up?’” Lampard recalled in The Sun. “He just asked, ‘Who did he play for?’ That hit me. Right then, I…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Atalanta’s turbulent season took another dramatic turn on Monday when the club dismissed head coach Ivan Juric and his entire backroom staff, less than 24 hours after a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to promoted Sassuolo. The decision, which ends Juric’s five-month stint after just 15 games, was accelerated by a heated touchline confrontation with star forward Ademola Lookman during midweek Champions League action. Juric, who replaced club icon Gian Piero Gasperini in June, leaves Atalanta in 13th place in Serie A following 11 matches – with only two wins, three draws and six losses. The Nerazzurri’s woes…

Gabon’s head coach, Thierry Mouyouma, has shared insights into his team’s tactical plan ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The decisive playoff match is set to be held on Thursday in Rabat, Morocco. The winner of the tie will go on to face either Cameroon or DR Congo in the next round. Speaking to the media before the clash, Mouyouma explained that Gabon’s strategy will center around controlling possession and dictating the tempo of the game, especially in midfield. “One of the keys to this match is our ability to control…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has dismissed circulating reports alleging that Barau FC midfielder, Abraham Nana, was attacked and had his throat slit during Saturday’s Matchday 12 fixture against Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NPFL said it decided to address the matter publicly to correct misleading reports spreading online about a supposed violent assault. According to the league’s clarification, the situation was exaggerated. It explained that the player was struck by an object thrown from the stands, which caused an injury but did not involve any stabbing or use of…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Manchester City delivered a ruthless statement victory at the Etihad Stadium today, crushing rivals Liverpool 3-0 in a high-stakes Premier League clash. Goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez, and a spectacular strike from Jérémy Doku sealed the win on a landmark day—Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th as a manager. The result inflicted a painful defeat on Liverpool, who once again looked like a team “walking alone”. The holders of the Premier League title slipped to eighth in the table with 18 points, a daunting eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal, casting serious doubt on their title defence. Haaland Redemption…