Nigeria ensured they are still in the fight for a ticket to the 2026 World Cup after claiming a hard-fought 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday. Goals from captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Jerome Akor Adams sealed the win for the Super Eagles at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, while Hlompho Kalake grabbed a late consolation for the hosts. The result means Nigeria remain firmly...
The Ballon d’Or is one of the most famous awards in football. Since it was first given out in 1956, it has been a symbol of greatness, a prize for the best player in the world each year. Over time, it has become more than just a trophy. It tells the story of football, showing us who ruled the game, who changed it, and who inspired...
Blame particular players and coaches all you like. At the heart of our World Cup qualifying struggles lies a fundamental failure to put proper football developmental structures in place. We are presently trying to put up a building from the top by paying too much attention to the Super Eagles and ignoring the developmental structures that form the base of the football pyramid of success. The...
Nigeria and South Africa are far from unfamiliar foes. The rivalry between both nations runs deeper than sports, extending into entertainment and cultural influence. However, this piece focuses solely on their footballing history—one shaped by 16 high-stake encounters over the years. Historically, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have held the upper hand in this fixture, winning three of the first four matches between both sides. Yet, South Africa’s...
The Super Eagles took another positive step towards securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a crucial 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The three-time African champions were handed a breakthrough courtesy of a 51st-minute strike from Wolves’ new boy, Tolu Arokodare. Victory moved Eric Chelle’s men into third place in the Group C standings, but the Eagles are still six points...
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