Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said his future with Nigeria’s national team will be determined by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the team’s exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle, 48, was appointed by the NFF in January 2025 on a two-year contract, with a clear objective of leading the Super Eagles to the AFCON final. However, Nigeria’s campaign ended at the semi-final stage after […]
The Nigeria Police Force, through its Special Tactical Squad (STS), has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing nationwide operations against crime with the arrest of one correctional centre escapee and 21 other suspects linked to a wide range of criminal activities across several states of the federation. The coordinated operations, which were carried out based on intelligence-led investigations, targeted crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, car […]
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House black-tie dinner on Tuesday night alongside Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking ahead of the event, described it as an “honour” to host Ronaldo, whose high-profile role in the Saudi Pro League has made him one of the global faces of the kingdom’s modernisation and economic diversification efforts. Saudi Arabia, under Crown Prince […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Super Eagles to put Sunday’s World Cup playoff disappointment behind them and shift full attention to the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President encouraged the team to “focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations” after Nigeria narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2026 […]
Thirty-three countries across six continents have now sealed their places at the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the latest round of matches on Thursday. The global qualifying campaign has entered a decisive phase, especially in Africa, where the final berths are being fiercely contested. Across the continent, nine nations have already booked their tickets after completing their qualification rounds. Two more—Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo—remain in […]
South Africa has formally announced its intention to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, signaling a major push to bring one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events to the African continent for the first time. This ambitious move reflects South Africa’s growing role in international sports and its desire to showcase its infrastructure, organizational capacity, and commitment to hosting global events on the largest stage. […]
Tunisian tennis sensation and former world number two Ons Jabeur has announced that she is expecting her first child, a baby boy, due to arrive in April next year. The 31-year-old, who has long been celebrated for her trailblazing achievements on the global tennis stage, shared the joyful news in a heartfelt social media post, marking a new and exciting chapter in her life both on and off the […]
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially announced the shortlist for the Men’s The Best 2025 Award, celebrating footballers who delivered exceptional performances across major competitions in the past year. This year’s lineup features an impressive mix of players representing some of Europe’s most successful clubs, reflecting the global nature of elite football. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) leads the nominations with four players, followed by Barcelona with three, while […]
FIFA’s decision to appoint a South African refereeing team for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff first leg against Gabon has drawn criticism from Nigerian football fans and officials, who have questioned the neutrality of the move. According to a FIFA communication dated November 3, 2025, Tom Abongile will serve as the centre referee, with Zakhele Siwela and Akhona Makalima assisting as part of the officiating crew. Makalima will also oversee […]
