Niger Tornadoes midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha said he was shocked when he learned he was called up to the Super Eagles squad for the very first time, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old was among four players who received their maiden call ups to the national team by new coach Eric Chelle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Mustapha stated it was something...
Amas Obasogie is motivated by the rise of Stanley Nwabali as the Super Eagles number one, Afrosport reports. Nwabali has been the mainstay between the sticks for Nigeria since debuting at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast where the team finished as runners-up. Nwabali started his career back home with Go Round FC, Enyimba, Wikki Tourists and Katsina United before moving to South...
The Super Eagles are back in action as the push for a ticket to the 2026 World Cup intensifies, with two matches in this month’s qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Nigeria, however, will first have to navigate Rwanda’s Amavubi, a side that most recently recorded a spirited 2-1 win in Uyo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers last November. Both Nigeria and Rwanda...
Tolu Arokodare says he cannot wait to put on the Super Eagles shirt after scoring in Genk’s 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday, Afrosport reports. It was the 24-year-old’s 17th league goal this season which sees him top the scorers’ charts. Arokodare will now turn his attention to international duty having been called up to the Nigeria national team for...
Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Mariam Eniola Bolaji on Sunday won gold at the 2025 Spanish Para-Badminton International in Vitoria, Spain, defeating Ukraine's world No. 4 Oksana Kozyna 2-0 (21-15, 21-15) in straight sets, Afrosport reports. The multiple African champion displayed sheer dominance all through the tournament, overcoming opponents from Brazil, France, Austrailia and India. The Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medallist had an impressive run on her path...
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