Arokodare scores on his home debut to seal vital win for Nigeria. Super Eagles face must-win clash vs South Africa on Tuesday. Osimhen doubtful after limping off with leg injury. New Wolverhampton Wanderers striker, Tolu Arokodare, was the hero as the Super Eagles edged Rwanda with a narrow 1-0 win in Uyo. The 23-year-old grabbed … Read more
13 of 23 Super Eagles players now in camp for World Cup qualifiers. Full squad expected to arrive by Wednesday morning. Nigeria faces Rwanda on Friday and South Africa next Monday. The number of Super Eagles players in camp has risen to 13 as Nigeria ramps up preparations for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup … Read more
The Super Eagles were stunned 2-1 by 2026 World Cup qualifying rivals Rwanda in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Uyo on November 18, 2024. This was Rwanda’s first-ever victory over Nigeria at full international level, leaving the home side in disbelief after a tough battle. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more
Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and key wingback Ola Aina have been ruled out, while Ademola Lookman remains a major doubt for Monday’s crucial 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture against Rwanda’s Amavubi. The match will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. Nwabali was … Read more
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have extended their congratulations to Victor Boniface and the Super Eagles following their qualification for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles had already secured their place in the tournament even before their match against Benin Republic, as Libya’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali confirmed their qualification. … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles settled for a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Abidjan on Thursday. Gernot Rohr’s team took an early lead through Mohamed Tijani and controlled much of the first half. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has announced a 23-man squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Rwanda and Benin. The squad includes the return of strikers Victor Osimhen and Sadiq Umar, as the 2013 African Champions look to secure their qualification ticket for the next AFCON, set to take place in Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set Monday, November 18, for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. This Matchday 6 fixture will close out the race for Group D slots in the 35th AFCON finals, scheduled to take place in Morocco … Read more
Nigeria’s U-19 women’s cricket team, the Junior Female Greens, have secured qualification for the 2025 ICC U-19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia after clinching the Africa Qualifier Division 1 title in Kigali, Rwanda, on Sunday. Their place in the global tournament was confirmed after rain interrupted Zimbabwe’s innings during the final at the Gahanga Cricket … Read more
Ahead of the 2025 AFCON Matchday 3 and 4 qualifiers between Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has dismissed Serbian coach Milutin Sredojević, known as Micho. The decision comes after Libya’s disappointing start to the AFCON qualifiers, where they drew 1-1 with Rwanda in Tripoli and lost their last match against … Read more
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen, has refuted claims that he will step down as interim coach of the Super Eagles after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen was appointed by the NFF to oversee the Super Eagles for these crucial matches due to … Read more
Rwanda’s Head Coach, Torsten Frânk Spittler, shocked the nation when he revealed during the post-match press conference that he plans to step down in the next two months. This announcement followed his team’s goalless draw against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an AFCON 2025 qualifier at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, … Read more
Nigeria was held to a goalless draw by Rwanda in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday in Kigali. The Super Eagles were left frustrated after what appeared to be a legitimate goal was disallowed in the first half. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has described the Amavubi of Rwanda as a “tough opponent.” However, the centre-back emphasized that the Super Eagles are determined to secure a victory in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two fixture. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly … Read more
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has joined the camp ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Osimhen’s late arrival was due to the finalization of his transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Austin Eguavoen addressed the media ahead of the upcoming AFCON qualifier matches, emphasizing that he did not actively seek the coaching role. Eguavoen, who has served as the national team’s technical director since 2020, accepted the position out of a sense of duty and a desire to contribute to Nigerian football. … Read more
Austin Eguavoen has emphasized that the Super Eagles players must take responsibility for turning their fortunes around. The Eagles will kick off their qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a home match against the Benin Republic’s Cheetahs on Saturday, September 7, in Uyo. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing … Read more
Bruno Labbadia has made a surprising U-turn on his decision to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria, according to a report from DAILY POST. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced earlier this week that the experienced German manager would be taking the helm of the three-time African champions. However, recent reports from Germany indicate … Read more
Rwandan President Paul Kagame was inaugurated for a fourth term following a decisive victory in last month’s election, where he secured over 99 percent of the vote. The inauguration ceremony took place on Sunday at Kigali’s Amahoro National Stadium, which was filled with thousands of attendees. EDITOR’S PICK Drama as Woman Tears Husband’s International Passport … Read more
Paul Kagame, the long-serving president of Rwanda, has secured a fourth-term victory in office with a resounding 99.15 per cent of the votes in Monday’s presidential election. According to provisional results, Eko Hot Blog gathered that with about 79 per cent of ballots counted so far, the country’s electoral commission has reported these early figures. … Read more