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Players and officials of Nigeria National League side, Rovers FC, have been involved in a road accident that left several members of the team injured. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday around Asaba while the Calabar-based club was travelling to Lagos for a rescheduled league encounter against Sporting Lagos. The fixture is expected to be played on Wednesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, but it is now uncertain how preparations may be affected following the unfortunate development. Details from the club indicate that a number of players, coaching staff, and other officials sustained varying degrees of injuries in…

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has shared his thoughts on the club’s UEFA Champions League exit after their heavy defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The Blues were beaten convincingly over two legs in the Round of 16, with PSG progressing to the quarter-finals on an emphatic 8-2 aggregate scoreline. Speaking to The Athletic, the Spaniard blamed inexperience within the squad, noting that several players were playing at that level for the first time. “We lacked experience. For a lot of players, it was the first time playing a match of that calibre, and we paid the price. “You can always make a…

Nigeria will conclude their March international window with a high-profile friendly against Jordan, in what is shaping up to be a demanding test for the Super Eagles as both sides continue their preparations for upcoming competitions. The encounter carries added significance for the Jordanians, who are fine-tuning their squad ahead of their maiden appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their qualification for the global showpiece represents a historic achievement and reflects the steady growth of football in the West Asian nation. Nicknamed The Chivalrous Ones, Jordan have steadily built a competitive side capable of troubling established teams. Their recent…

Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, will not feature in the upcoming international friendly against Jordan national football team after sustaining a thigh injury during training. The update was confirmed on Monday by the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, who explained that the shot-stopper picked up a knock while preparing for the game. Okoye had recently rejoined the national team after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He made an impressive return, playing a key role in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Iran in the opening match of a four-nation invitational tournament. With his absence, head coach Eric Chelle now faces…

The Confederation of African Football has appointed Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as Acting Secretary General, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria within continental football governance. The appointment, confirmed on Sunday, makes Adamu the first Nigerian to occupy the role since the organisation was established more than seventy years ago. His emergence follows the resignation of Veron Mosengo-Omba, who stepped down from the position on the same day, paving the way for a leadership transition at the Cairo-based body. According to details from the Nigeria Football Federation, Adamu’s nomination was proposed by CAF’s Executive Committee and later ratified by the…

The Confederation of African Football has appointed Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as Acting Secretary General, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria within continental football governance. The appointment, confirmed on Sunday, makes Adamu the first Nigerian to occupy the role since the organisation was established more than seventy years ago. His emergence follows the resignation of Veron Mosengo-Omba, who stepped down from the position on the same day, paving the way for a leadership transition at the Cairo-based body. According to details from the Nigeria Football Federation, Adamu’s nomination was proposed by CAF’s Executive Committee and later ratified by the…

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has shed more light on the decision to allow Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice to withdraw from the national team camp ahead of their international friendly against Japan, describing the move as a necessary precaution. The Arsenal duo were both initially part of the squad but were later released to return to their club side for further medical evaluation after concerns over their fitness levels surfaced during training. Addressing the situation for the first time, Tuchel stated that although both players were eager and willing to feature for England, keeping them in camp did not…

Victor Osimhen has reportedly delayed his discharge from hospital following surgery, choosing instead to remain under medical supervision in a bid to speed up his recovery. The Galatasaray forward underwent an operation on his arm last Monday after sustaining an injury earlier in the month. Initial reports had indicated that he would be discharged the following day, but that plan was later changed at the player’s request. According to Turkish journalist Haluk Yürekli, Osimhen personally asked club officials to allow him stay longer in the hospital so he could receive continued care and return to action as quickly as possible.…

At least two national teams have secured their places in the group stage qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 after the completion of Sunday’s second-leg matches in the preliminary round, setting the tone for what promises to be a competitive qualification series across the continent. Lesotho confirmed their progression with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Seychelles, overturning an early setback to advance on aggregate. After both sides had settled for a goalless draw in the first leg, Seychelles made a bright start in the return fixture, taking the lead through Brandon Labrosse. However, Lesotho responded with renewed urgency,…

Nigerian defender, Chibuike Nwaiwu, has described his Super Eagles debut as a dream come true after featuring in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Iran in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey. Nwaiwu, who was called up by head coach Éric Chelle as a late replacement for the injured Calvin Bassey, was introduced during the game at the Corendon Airlines Park, marking his first appearance for the senior national team. Speaking after the match, the defender expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity, noting that representing Nigeria had been a long standing ambition dating back to his early days in the Nigeria Premier…