Nigeria’s road to the 2026 World Cup just got a lot tougher. Star striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Tuesday’s must-win qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein after picking up an injury in the 1–0 victory over Rwanda. Osimhen was forced off midway through the first half in Uyo following a challenge from Claude Niyomugabo. The Super Eagles’ medical team later confirmed the Napoli forward suffered a chin bruise, and he woke up Sunday morning feeling discomfort that makes him unfit to travel with the squad. “Victor will not be travelling with the team to South Africa,” Super Eagles media officer…
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat American Amanda Anisimova to defend her US Open crown and capture her first Grand Slam trophy of the year. Sabalenka kept her composure when it mattered most, sealing a 6-3, 7-6(3) victory in front of a buzzing New York crowd on Saturday, making her the first woman to win the tournament in consecutive years since Serena Williams in 2014. It wasn’t all smooth sailing. Serving for the championship at 5-4 in the second set, the defending champion faltered, allowing Anisimova a glimmer of hope. But the Belarusian quickly regrouped, stamping her authority in the…
Nigeria kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, a result that reignites hopes of sealing automatic qualification. The Super Eagles had to dig deep, especially after talisman Victor Osimhen limped off in the 34th minute with a knock to his lower left leg. The first half offered little to cheer about, but the breakthrough came just six minutes after the restart thanks to new Wolves signing, Tolu Arokodare. Introduced at half-time, Arokodare needed just one chance to make his mark. His initial shot was blocked, Ademola Lookman’s follow-up was parried…
Morocco booked their spot at the 2026 World Cup on Friday night with a commanding 5-0 thrashing of Niger in Rabat, cementing their status as the first African nation to qualify for the tournament. The night couldn’t have gone much better for the Atlas Lions . Playing the inaugural match at the newly redeveloped Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium — which will host the 2025 AFCON final and feature again in the 2030 World Cup — Morocco delivered a performance worthy of the occasion. Things unraveled quickly for Niger when Abdul-Latif Goumey was shown a red card in the first half.…
Nigeria’s football queen, Asisat Oshoala, is on the move again—this time to the Middle East. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year has officially swapped the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the USA for the Saudi Women’s Premier League, signing a two-year deal with Al Hilal. The 30-year-old forward only joined Bay FC back in February 2024 after leaving Barcelona Femeni, where she enjoyed a trophy-filled spell that cemented her as one of the best strikers in women’s football. Following medicals completed on Monday night, Oshoala has now linked up with her new teammates in Riyadh, opening yet…
The second matchday of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League delivered thrills across the country, with goals, drama, and a rare away victory. At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Bendel Insurance and Shooting Stars settled for a 1-1 draw in a feisty encounter. The visitors stunned the home crowd early on when Ayodele Ismail put Shooting Stars ahead in just the 5th minute. But Insurance responded quickly, with Alex Oweilayefa finding the equalizer eight minutes later to ensure both sides shared the points. Elsewhere, Enyimba secured their first win of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Niger Tornadoes. Joseph Abiodun’s strike in the sixth minute proved…
It was a weekend filled with goals, assists, and strong performances from Nigerian internationals across Europe’s top leagues. From France to Turkey, the Super Eagles left their mark. Simon Steals the Show in France In Ligue 1, Moses Simon delivered a man-of-the-match performance as Paris FC edged Metz 3-2 on Sunday. The winger was electric, scoring the winner in the 67th minute after earlier setting up Ilan Kebbal’s goal. Simon, now with two goals this season, is quickly becoming a key figure for Paris in his debut campaign. Meanwhile, Terem Moffi featured for Nice in their 3-1 defeat to Le Havre. The striker, who…
Anfield has witnessed its fair share of late drama, and Dominik Szoboszlai just added another chapter to that story. The Hungarian midfielder’s breathtaking free-kick in the 83rd minute lifted Liverpool to a gritty 1-0 win over Arsenal, sealing a third straight Premier League victory to open the season. For most of the evening, this clash between two title hopefuls was tense, cagey, and short on clear chances. Both sides clearly respected each other, and for long stretches, it felt like we were destined for a stalemate. Arsenal were hit with an early blow when William Saliba limped off inside five…
Brighton finally have their first Premier League victory of the campaign — and it came in dramatic fashion. Substitute Brajan Gruda struck in the 89th minute to seal a comeback 2-1 win over Manchester City, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side reeling from back-to-back defeats. The German midfielder showed composure beyond his years, rounding goalkeeper James Trafford before slotting home the winner. Moments earlier, Trafford had denied Jan Paul van Hecke with a brilliant save, but this time City’s stand-in shot-stopper was helpless. City had looked in control early on. Erling Haaland, making his 100th Premier League appearance, opened the scoring with his 88th goal for the club —…
Bendel Insurance of Benin and Shooting Stars of Ibadan played out a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match-day two clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Saturday. Both sides came into the game desperate for their first win of the new campaign after losing their opening fixtures. It was Shooting Stars who struck first, with Ayodele Ismail giving the visitors the lead in the 5th minute. The forward showed great composure as he shrugged off his marker and calmly slotted the ball past Joshua Baba in the Bendel Insurance goal. The home side didn’t…