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Beşiktaş manager Sergen Yalçın has criticised the officiating in Saturday night’s heated Istanbul derby, insisting that Victor Osimhen should have been dismissed during the clash with Galatasaray. The encounter ended in disappointment for Beşiktaş, whose run of four consecutive victories came to an end after a narrow 1–0 defeat to the reigning champions. Osimhen proved to be the difference between the two sides, scoring the only goal of the match in the first half. The Nigerian striker had earlier been cautioned in the sixth minute following a collision with Beşiktaş goalkeeper Ersin Destanoğlu. Despite already being on a yellow card,…

Oliseh urges Osimhen, Lookman to lead Super Eagles to trophies Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has challenged Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman to step up and lead Nigeria to major titles in the coming years. Oliseh made the remark while reacting to the impressive performances of the two forwards in the UEFA Champions League this season. Osimhen has been in strong form for Turkish giants Galatasaray, while Lookman has continued to establish himself as a key player for Spanish side Atlético Madrid. The former Nigerian international praised the duo as exceptional talents currently flying the country’s flag at…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has emphasized that he and his teammates will continue to prepare diligently and remain focused despite the lingering uncertainty over Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental play-off. The Super Eagles missed out on direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which is set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Their hopes were further dimmed after a tense African play-off final, where they lost 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo last November. However, a potential avenue for Nigeria’s qualification emerged when the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) petitioned FIFA,…

Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has expressed her disappointment following the unexpected postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament, which was originally scheduled to kick off on March 17, has now been rescheduled to July by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According to CAF, the change in dates was due to “unforeseen circumstances,” though no further details were provided. Ajibade took to social media to share her frustration, posting on X: *“African women’s football deserves better”* accompanied by a disappointed emoji. The Super Falcons captain’s message quickly resonated with fans who were also hopeful that…

Confederation of African Football is set to make an official statement regarding the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in the next 48 hours, according to reports. Morocco is billed to stage the competition later this month, but there are growing speculations that the tournament could be postponed. CAF’s Communications Director, Luxolo September, disclosed via a post on X that the continental football body is giving the WAFCON situation “urgent and high-level attention.” Morocco previously hosted the rescheduled 2024 edition of the tournament and was preparing to welcome teams again for this year’s finals. As it stands, the competition is…

FIFA shuts out Super Eagles from 2026 World Cup play-offs, names DR Congo as Africa’s representative FIFA has officially ruled Nigeria out of the race for a place at the 2026 World Cup, confirming DR Congo as Africa’s representative for this month’s inter-confederation play-off tournament. The decision was communicated in an accreditation notice circulated to media outlets on Wednesday, where FIFA outlined the competition format and listed the six participating nations. DR Congo’s confirmation effectively ends the Super Eagles’ hopes of securing a late route to the tournament. The development follows a protest filed by the Nigeria Football Federation after…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Diaspora has further expanded its global leadership footprint with the official appointment of Olokigbe Tunde as the Ambassador for Hong Kong. Following the recent appointment of Austin Akpehe in mainland China, this strategic move by the Office of the President of the NYCN Diaspora aims to harness the immense potential of the Nigerian youth community within the Hong Kong Metropolis. The appointment was formally confirmed and presented by Ambassador Collins Osazee Idahosa, President of NYCN Diaspora. A Technical Powerhouse in the Metropolis Ambassador Olokigbe Tunde brings a formidable pedigree in…

With just 100 days until kickoff in North America, anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sent ticket demand soaring and prices climbing sharply. An image of the iconic World Cup trophy was recently captured at Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, during the second leg of its tour, further building excitement ahead of the tournament. Millions of tickets, overwhelming interest World football’s governing body, FIFA, has released nearly seven million tickets for the competition. Buyers are allowed to purchase up to four tickets per match, with a cap of 40 across the entire tournament. About two million tickets were…

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has dismissed reports suggesting he is considering another spell in Europe, insisting his focus remains firmly on domestic football in Nigeria. The experienced forward had recently been linked with a move to Kazakhstani club FC Kaysar, sparking rumours of a potential overseas return. The speculation intensified after the club completed the signing of Musa’s former Super Eagles teammate Victor Moses, leading to suggestions that Musa could follow a similar path. However, sources close to the player have clarified that there are no ongoing discussions regarding a transfer abroad. Musa is said to be fully…

The Opta SuperComputer has released an updated set of projections for the Premier League title race and top-four battle following Arsenal’s narrow 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday evening. Mikel Arteta’s side made a strong start to the London derby, with William Saliba putting the Gunners ahead. However, Arsenal were briefly pegged back after an unfortunate own goal by Piero Hincapié restored parity for Chelsea. The visitors’ resistance was eventually broken when Jurrien Timber powered home a header from Declan Rice’s well-delivered corner to seal all three points for the North London club. The victory strengthens Arsenal’s grip at the…