In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles will not be playing their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya on Tuesday. The decision follows an exasperating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport, where the Nigerian team has been stranded since Sunday afternoon. The Super Eagles were en route to Benghazi for the crucial 2025 AFCON qualifier when their chartered flight was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq, a small airport mainly used for hajj operations. The diversion, described as dangerous and baffling, came just as the pilot was…
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Burkina Faso became the first team to secure a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a 2-0 win against Burundi on Sunday. Former Aston Villa forward Bertrand Traore, now playing for Ajax, contributed to the win by converting a penalty deep into injury time during the Group L qualifier held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The scoring started early for the Stallions when Saudi Arabia-based Mohamed Konate found the net just five minutes into the match. The victory follows another dominant display just days earlier, where Burkina Faso thrashed Burundi 4-1 in another Abidjan stadium.…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered an exciting weekend of football as Remo Stars reclaimed their spot at the top of the table with a dominant 3-0 victory over Nasarawa United in Ikenne. Goals from Sikiru Alimi, Stanley Joseph, and Ismail Sodiq sealed the win for Daniel Ogunmodede’s side, who now have 15 points from six matches, keeping them firmly at the summit of the NPFL. Abia Warriors Edge Kwara United in Rescheduled Clash A rescheduled Matchday 6 encounter between Abia Warriors and Kwara United saw the hosts clinch a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the Umuahia Township Stadium. The…
It was an action-packed weekend for Nigerian footballers plying their trade abroad, with standout performances in various leagues. Here’s a round-up of how Super Eagles and Super Falcons players fared over the weekend. Bundesliga: Boniface Shines Again In Germany, Victor Boniface continued his excellent form for Bayer Leverkusen. The Nigerian striker netted in his second consecutive match, helping Leverkusen to a 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel in Game Week 6 at BayArena. Boniface wasted no time, opening the scoring just four minutes into the game, marking his fourth goal of the Bundesliga season. Premier League Highlights In the Premier League, Alex Iwobi was in…
Lobi Stars Football Club has made a significant change in leadership, appointing former Super Eagles player Daniel Amokachi as the new technical adviser. This announcement came shortly after the club parted ways with former coach Eugene Agagbe, whose last game in charge was a 1-0 home victory against Shooting Stars on Saturday. Agagbe had taken over as technical adviser last season, following the dismissal of Mohammed Babaganaru. However, Lobi Stars have had a challenging start to the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, managing only one win, one draw, and suffering three defeats in their first five matches. In…
The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) saw another exciting weekend of action, with Ahmed Musa leading Kano Pillars to a 2-0 victory over Sunshine Stars at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Sunday. Musa, in his third spell with Pillars, made an immediate impact by scoring just five minutes into the game. He doubled the lead in the 50th minute, showcasing his brilliance once again. Kano Pillars had a chance to extend their lead when they were awarded a penalty in the 70th minute, but Musa missed the opportunity for a hat-trick as his shot hit the post. Musa, who previously…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will be hoping that his team’s hard-fought draw at Aston Villa brings some relief from the intense scrutiny surrounding his position. With the club’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe watching from the stands at Villa Park, the pressure was on United to show resilience after a series of disappointing performances. In recent weeks, Ten Hag’s side had been criticized for their lack of fight, especially after a disheartening collapse at home to Tottenham and a poor defensive display against Porto in the Europa League. However, the manager turned to his veteran defenders, Harry Maguire and…
In an intense and tactical battle, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest played to a dramatic 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Chris Wood and Noni Madueke found the net in a match filled with action, controversy, and injuries. Forest took the lead early in the second half when 32-year-old striker Chris Wood expertly finished past Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez, following a well-executed set-piece routine involving James Ward-Prowse and Nikola Milenkovic. The goal came in the 49th minute, putting Forest in the driver’s seat. Chelsea didn’t take long to respond. Just eight minutes later, Noni Madueke leveled the score with a brilliant solo…
Kano Pillars have made headlines with the high-profile signing of two Super Eagles stars, Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi, on free transfers. The duo is set to bolster Sai Masu Gida’s squad ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash against Sunshine Stars on Sunday, a Matchday 6 fixture that will take place at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. In an official statement shared on the club’s X (formerly Twitter) account, Kano Pillars confirmed: “We can confirm that an agreement in principle has been reached with Super Eagles players, captain, Ahmed Musa MON, and Shehu Abdullahi to join up with…
Arsenal showcased their resilience once again as they came from behind to defeat Southampton 3-1, thanks to second-half goals from Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, and Bukayo Saka. The victory keeps Mikel Arteta’s men firmly in the hunt for the Premier League title, level on points with Manchester City and just one point behind leaders Liverpool. The match began with high expectations, particularly after Bukayo Saka had expressed confidence that this could be the season Arsenal finally outpace Manchester City to the Premier League crown. But early in the second half, it seemed Southampton might spoil the party at the Emirates,…