The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after the team was detained for over 20 hours at Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya, leading them to miss a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The CAF Disciplinary Committee awarded Nigeria three points and three goals for the … Read more
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced that additional players will be called up as preparations continue for the team’s Africa Nations Championship qualifying matches against Ghana. “This is not the final squad. There are some players we are still looking at. We have a pool of a lot of players. Next week, some … Read more
Interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has praised the technical skill of the invited home-based Eagles as they prepare for next month’s 2025 CHAN qualifiers against Ghana. Eguavoen shared his thoughts after the team completed their first training session on Wednesday at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
The Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 qualification campaign faces a significant setback as key defender Semi Ajayi is expected to miss extended time due to a serious hamstring injury. The 30-year-old West Bromwich Albion centre-back suffered the injury during the second half of a recent match against Cardiff City, with surgery now required. This will sideline … Read more
Four English Premier League clubs, Fulham, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Ham United, are vying to sign Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan in January. According to Caught Offside, Chukwueze could be allowed to leave the San Siro if Milan successfully pursues Manchester United’s Brazilian winger Antony during the winter transfer window. … Read more
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has revealed that Lionel Messi’s goal against Nigeria during the 2018 World Cup in Russia influenced his decision to represent the senior national team on the international stage. Messi scored the opening goal in the match, leading Argentina to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final group game of … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen extended his impressive scoring form in the Turkish Super Lig, netting his fourth goal of the season as Galatasaray clinched a 2-1 victory over city rivals Besiktas in Monday’s heated Istanbul Derby. The 25-year-old, on loan from Napoli, powered in a header from Gabriel Sara’s pinpoint cross in the 67th … Read more
Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman secured the 14th spot in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. Lookman’s placement was announced on the Ballon d’Or’s official X account on Monday, October 28, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? … Read more
The Libyan Football Federation has filed an appeal challenging the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent decision to award Nigeria three points and three goals after an interrupted Africa Cup of Nations qualifier scheduled for October 15 in Benina, Libya. CAF’s verdict also imposed a $50,000 fine on Libya for breaching regulations in handling Nigeria’s … Read more
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman delivered an outstanding performance with two goals and two assists in Atalanta’s 6-1 demolition of Verona in Saturday’s Serie A clash. The Nigerian international, making his sixth league appearance, has now scored four goals this season in Serie A. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
From the bottomless depth of Yoruba divinity, I fetch the myth of Ajala, whose popular name is Obatala. Ajala is the heavenly potter tasked with the duty of moulding human heads. Ori is the Yoruba word for head. Ori encases destiny. In Igbo cosmology, a person’s Chi, like Ori, is a personal spiritual force that … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Saturday that three points and three goals have been awarded to Nigeria’s Super Eagles after the canceled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In … Read more
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award. CAF announced the ten nominees on Thursday via X, showcasing some of the best goalkeeping talents in African football. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been shortlisted for the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year award. The Nigerian duo will compete for the prestigious title against Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra of Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up by three spots to place world 36th in the October FIFA ranking. In the ranking table on the website of the world football governing body on Thursday, Nigeria’s senior football team garnered 1503.29 points within the period under review. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that his attacking partnership with Mauro Icardi will be tough for any defence to stop. The Nigerian international made this statement following the team’s thrilling 4-3 win over Elfsborg in the UEFA Europa League. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to … Read more
The v, has addressed the situation surrounding the Libya vs Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier for the first time. During a press conference, Motsepe expressed his disapproval of the incident that occurred at the Libya airport, involving Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualifying match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has emerged as LaLiga’s most successful dribbler this season, boasting an impressive 61% success rate. The 26-year-old Sevilla star, who joined the club as a free agent from CSKA Moscow during the summer transfer window, has completed 28 successful dribbles out of 46 attempts in the 2024/25 LaLiga season. This … Read more
English club Everton have set their sights on Samuel Chukwueze as a potential target for the upcoming winter transfer window. This development follows recent reports that AC Milan would be open to loan or permanent transfer offers for Chukwueze in January 2025. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
Indeed and in deed, I’m not envious of the T-Pain nickname of President Bola Tinubu because I’m T-P, too. But my T-P is not Tunde-Pain. Neither is it the weight loss Tinubu-Pain capsule the President is forcing down the throats of Nigerians. My T-P, Tunde-Paradox, is the product of my inability to explain why I … Read more