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Nigeria’s Super Eagles bounced back to winning ways with a 2–1 victory over Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash on Friday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. After a goalless first half, the game came alive when captain William Troost-Ekong calmly converted from the penalty spot in the 55th minute to hand Nigeria the lead. The Super Eagles doubled their advantage in the 80th minute through Akor Adams, who finished off a fine attacking move to give Éric Chelle’s side a comfortable cushion. However, Lesotho refused to go down quietly, pulling one back just…

Lesotho national team captain, Sekhoane Moerane, insists his side will not be intimidated when they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying encounter on Friday in Polokwane. Speaking ahead of the clash at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, the Crocodiles’ skipper said they plan to approach the game with confidence, not fear. “We respect the Super Eagles, but we won’t step onto the pitch afraid of them,” Moerane told reporters. “Our focus is to play our football, stay disciplined, and show belief in ourselves.” Leslie Notsi’s men, who held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in their…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. In a transfer decision that raised eyebrows across the football world, Chelsea’s sale of Noni Madueke to rivals Arsenal in the summer was driven by a calculated strategy to clear a path for their highly touted young star, Estevão Willian, according to The Telegraph’s Matt Law. The move, which saw the Blues part ways with their second-top scorer from the previous season, has sparked debate among fans and pundits alike, but it reflects Chelsea’s long-term vision for the Brazilian prodigy. Speaking on the London Is Blue podcast, Law explained the reasoning behind the controversial sale: “You can…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. The highly anticipated knockout match at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, a repeat of the classic 2005 final, proved to be a profoundly disappointing “one-sided affair” as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were “whitewashed” 4-0 by Argentina U-20. The loss brings the campaign of the Nigerian side, coached by Zubairu, to a premature and “sour” end, marking yet another defeat to the South Americans. Argentina’s dominance was evident from the opening whistle, with the final scoreline reflecting a clinical and decisive performance. A Tale of Two Halves, Both Controlled by Argentina The South Americans established early control, scoring two…

The knockout phase of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup is officially set, following the conclusion of the final group matches played early Monday morning. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles sealed their passage into the Round of 16 after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Colombia. The result pushed Aliyu Zubairu’s boys to four points from three matches—enough to keep their World Cup dream alive. In the same breath, Norway joined them in the next round after sharing the spoils with Saudi Arabia in another tense 1-1 draw. With the group stage drama behind, focus now shifts to the business end of the…

Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong has vowed that the team will not give up on their dream of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the players are still determined to fight until the very end of the qualifiers. Nigeria’s campaign has not gone as planned so far. The three time African champions currently sit third in Group C, three points behind joint leaders Benin Republic and South Africa. With only two matches left to play against Lesotho and Benin Republic, the Super Eagles are walking a tightrope, knowing that only back to back victories will keep…

Argentina delivered a footballing lesson to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Wednesday night, October 8, 2025, cruising to a 4–0 win that ended the Nigerians’ FIFA U20 World Cup campaign in brutal fashion. The Round of 16 clash, staged at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile, was one-sided from start to finish as the South Americans showcased the dominance that has made them serial champions at youth level. Nigeria entered the game with cautious optimism after squeezing through the group stage, but that confidence evaporated within minutes. Alejo Sarco struck just two minutes in, converting a clever pass from Dylan Gorosito…

Argentina crushed Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 4-0 on Wednesday night, October 8, 2025, to send them crashing out of the FIFA U20 World Cup in what turned out to be one of the team’s most humiliating defeats in recent years. The round of 16 clash took place at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile, and from the very first whistle, it was clear that the South Americans were in control and ready to show why they remain one of the most successful nations in youth football. The Flying Eagles came into the game with hope after scraping through the group stage,…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Jordi Alba, one of football’s outstanding left-backs, has announced his retirement from professional football, set to conclude at the end of Inter Miami CF’s 2025 MLS season, including any playoff run. The 36-year-old Spaniard, whose dynamic runs and pinpoint crosses defined an era at FC Barcelona, Spain, and Inter Miami, shared the news in an emotional video on his social media accounts, calling it “the right moment to start a new chapter.” Early BeginningsBorn on March 21, 1989, in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Jordi Alba Ramos started his football journey at six, joining FC Barcelona’s renowned La…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. The FIFA World Cup, football’s grandest stage, has seen Nigeria’s Super Eagles soar to six appearances since their debut in 1994, etching moments of pride in the nation’s history. From Rashidi Yekini’s iconic goal against Bulgaria to the thrilling upset over Spain in 1998, Nigeria has left its mark. Yet, for a country with such footballing passion, the Super Eagles have also known the sting of absence, missing the global showpiece 16 times since its inception in 1930. As Nigeria fights for a spot in the expanded 2026 tournament, we look back at their World Cup journey…