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Nigeria national football team head coach Eric Chelle says he still dreams of qualifying for and even winning the FIFA World Cup despite recent disappointments. The 48-year-old Malian, who led the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has faced scrutiny after back-to-back eliminations on penalties. Nigeria were the highest-scoring side at the tournament, but their campaign ended in a semi-final shootout defeat to hosts Morocco national football team. Two months earlier, their hopes of returning to the World Cup were also dashed following another penalty loss, this time to the DR Congo national football team in Rabat.…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa An historic display of continental dominance sees all nine English clubs competing in UEFA’s three major tournaments successfully navigate their way into the knockout stages of the 2025-26 season. This unprecedented clean sweep was finalized on Thursday night, confirming England’s status as the powerhouse of European football and securing a guaranteed fifth Champions League spot for the 2026-27 season. The feat is headlined by a record-breaking six English sides reaching the Champions League Round of 16, a milestone facilitated by Tottenham Hotspur’s entry as defending Europa League champions. Breakdown by Competition UEFA Champions League The Premier League’s…

UEFA Champions League: Victor Osimhen warns Galatasaray S.K. team-mates ahead of last-16 clash Galatasaray S.K. striker Victor Osimhen has warned his team-mates that there are still “a lot of things” they must improve on ahead of their Round of 16 fixture in the UEFA Champions League. Osimhen once again proved decisive for the Turkish giants, scoring the crucial goal in their dramatic play-off victory over Juventus F.C.. Despite holding a commanding 5-2 advantage from the first leg, Galatasaray found themselves 3-0 down after 90 minutes against a 10-man Juventus side, forcing the encounter into extra time. However, Osimhen rose to…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. High above the Arctic Circle, in a town of just 50,000 souls where polar nights swallow the calendar and snow blankets everything for months, a football miracle has been unfolding under floodlights. Bodø/Glimt have not played a league match since November 30th. The Norwegian Eliteserien shuts down for winter, leaving the defending champions to train in sub-zero temperatures while the rest of Europe’s big clubs grind through packed domestic schedules. Their only competitive football in 2026? Four UEFA Champions League matches. And they have won every single one—against Manchester City, Atlético Madrid, and Inter Milan… twice. It…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa The push for Canada to host the 2026 World Cup as the sole host nation is growing rapidly. According to an exclusive report from Sport tricks, the number of formal requests from organizations, major sponsors, and consulates has increased sharply in recent weeks. This surge comes amid ongoing cartel violence and uncertainty in Mexico, plus shootings and mass deportations in the United States. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to kick off on June 11, 2026, and conclude on July 19, 2026— marking the first 48-team tournament in history and the biggest edition ever. It would…

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has claimed that his old club have regressed under manager Liam Rosenior. The Nigerian also criticised the club’s decision to part ways with former boss Enzo Maresca, describing it as a “crazy” move. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Mikel expressed disappointment at Chelsea’s current position, especially seeing Manchester United above them in the table despite the Red Devils’ poor start to the campaign. “Man United being above Chelsea, given how they started the season, is just incredible. It’s awful to see,” Mikel said. “I don’t see any consistency at Chelsea.” Reflecting on Maresca’s…

Turkish sports commentator Ibrahim Seten has alleged that Victor Osimhen declined to feature for Galatasaray in their Turkish Super Lig clash against Konyaspor due to a knee injury. According to Seten, Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk wanted the Nigerian striker to travel with the team for the away fixture in Konya. However, Osimhen reportedly informed the coaching crew that he was experiencing knee pain and needed to rest. Galatasaray eventually suffered a 2-0 defeat in Osimhen’s absence. Speaking on the 343 Digital YouTube channel, Seten claimed that information from Buruk’s camp indicated Osimhen refused to travel because of discomfort in his…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa Benjamin Šeško came off the bench to deliver a decisive moment of quality as Manchester United ground out a 1-0 victory at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night, propelling them into the Premier League’s top four. The Slovenian forward notched his eighth goal of the season with a clinical finish in the closing stages, rounding off a swift counter-attack started by the creativity of Matheus Cunha and the electrifying pace of Bryan Mbeumo. It was the only goal in a tense, hard-fought affair that highlighted United’s growing defensive steel and attacking threat on the break. In…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. UEFA has provisionally suspended 20-year-old Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 knockout play-off tie against Real Madrid, following allegations of discriminatory behaviour during the first leg. The decision, announced today by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB), matches the exact statement provided earlier: “Following the appointment of a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector (EDI) to investigate allegations of discriminatory behaviour during the UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 Knock-out Play-off match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF on 17 February 2026, and upon request of the EDI with…

The Technical Committee Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Sherif Inuwa Ahlan, has assured that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will complete the remaining duration of his contract with the national football body. Chelle, who has around nine months left on his deal with the NFF, has recently been the subject of speculation amid interest from a number of foreign clubs and national teams. The former Malian centre-back has garnered attention following his impressive management of the Super Eagles, leading them to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite the growing external interest, Ahlan…