Many success stories have risen from the world of sports, some on the international scene and others domestic, but only a few can be as inspiring as the story of Nigeria and Africa’s No. 1 men’s badminton player, Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori. The 27-year-old star, who is currently at the top of his game and ranked 104 in the world, has risen from the struggles of his...
Olaitan Otubanjo has thrown his weight behind Finidi George-led Super Eagles to beat South Africa's Bafana Bafana in Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo but has urged the team to be wary of their opponents. Otubanjo believes South Africa are still pained about losing to Nigeria in the semi-final of the last Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory...
South Africa-based Daniel Akpeyi believes Bafana Bafana will put up a fight when they take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo. Speaking exclusively with Afrosport, the former Kaizer Chiefs shot-stopper asserted that the West African giants still have what it takes to claim the needed victory after picking up only two points in their first two Group...
Former Super Eagles Midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has expressed optimism that the three-time African Champions will conquer South Africa ahead of Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo. Onazi in an exclusive interview with Afrosport however, acknowledged that the game will be tough but believes Nigeria has an edge heading into the game. He said "Nigeria versus South Africa is not...
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen has confirmed ongoing plans to name assistant coaches who will work with newly-appointed Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George. He revealed that the NFF was strategic in appointing the former Ajax winger as the Super Eagles’ new technical head, adding that the mission is to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Super Eagles...
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