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target=_blank>FIFA U-17 World Cup: 4 African countries qualify for Round of 16 Full Fixtures
Four African countries have advanced to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Round of 16 in Qatar following the conclusion of the final group stage matches on Saturday.
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target=_blank>World Cup Play-off Final: Super Eagles head coach assures Eagles ‘ll prevail over Leopards
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says he is convinced that his players have improved both technically and mentally as he assured that they will avoid making the same mistakes they made in the match against Gabon when they play DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup CAF play-off final at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat today.
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target=_blank>Eagles, give us this day, by Patrick Omorodion
Give us this day is verse 11 of the Book of Matthew chapter 9 which talks about our Lord’s prayer.Jesus Christ was teaching his disciples how to pray so that ‘Our Father in Heaven’, who knows all things we need would give us our daily bread. That is the prayer on the lips of most
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target=_blank>Abakaliki FC suspend coach Onyedika indefinitely
The Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Richard Idike, said Onyedika’s suspension was welcome as it was hoped to ensure better performances.
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target=_blank>Spain on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait
Spain all but mathematically booked their ticket to the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Georgia on Saturday, with Turkey delaying their celebrations by edging Bulgaria 2-0.
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target=_blank>Estevao, Casemiro on target for Brazil in Senegal win
The 18-year-old was fortunate that the ball fell to his feet on the right side of Brazil’s attack but he produced an unerring finish across Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy into the far corner.
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s Oshodi re-elected as ITTF executive vice president
Nigeria’s Wahid Oshodi has been re-elected Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation during the continuation of its online Annual General Meeting on Saturday.
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target=_blank>World Cup Play-Off Final: Ndidi cleared to face DR Congo
Wilfred Ndidi has been cleared to play for the Super Eagles in Sunday’s crucial World Cup play-off final against DR Congo, following confirmation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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target=_blank>How many matches are left for Nigeria to qualify for 2026 World Cup?
Nigeria will face DR Congo in a high-stakes World Cup play-off final on Sunday after overcoming Gabon 4-1 in extra time, keeping their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup alive.
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target=_blank>Osimhen seeks more goals as Nigeria eye World Cup survival
“I was gutted after failing to score from that opportunity. It was a bad miss,” Osimhen admitted to reporters.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ Playoffs: Super Eagles to get $50,000 per goal against Congo
The Super Eagles will be rewarded with $50,000 for every goal scored in tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final with Democratic Republic of Congo. The three-time African champions earned $120,000 for the 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon last Thursday. Eric Chelle’s men got $30,000 for each scored against their fellow West Africans.
2026 WCQ Playoffs: Super Eagles to get $50,000 per goal against Congo
target=_blank>Nigeria vs DR Congo: South Africa’s Danny Jordaan sends message to Pinnick, NFF, Super Eagles
President of the South African Football Association, Danny Jordaan, has sent a best wishes message to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday. Jordaan wished the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, particularly former NFF president ,Amaju Pinnick, whom he referred to
Nigeria vs DR Congo: South Africa’s Danny Jordaan sends message to Pinnick, NFF, Super Eagles
target=_blank>2026 WCQ playoffs: Super Eagles must adopt attacking strategy against Congo – Kalika
Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Simon Kalika has urged the team to go all out and attack Democratic Republic of Congo in their 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final. The Super Eagles will do battle with the Leopards in Rabat on Sunday (today). Eric Chelle’s side have scored 10 goals in their last three games.
2026 WCQ playoffs: Super Eagles must adopt attacking strategy against Congo – Kalika
target=_blank>Osimhen met with Lookman over Galatasaray transfer – Uzundurukan
A Sport commentator, Zeki Uzundurukan has revealed that Victor Osimhen met with his Nigerian international teammate, Ademola Lookman during the Super Eagles’ recent World Cup playoff win against Gabon, over making a move to Galatasaray in 2026. Uzundurukan insisted that Osimhen told Lookman to make a transfer move to Galatasaray next year, adding that the
Osimhen met with Lookman over Galatasaray transfer – Uzundurukan
target=_blank>2026 WCQ playoffs: Ejuke battles Lookman, Chukwueze for starting spot vs Congo
Chidera Ejuke is favoured to be named in the starting line-up for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final with the Democratic Republic of Congo, DAILY POST reports. Ejuke starred after coming on as a substitute in the Super Eagles 2-1 semi-final victory over the Panthers of Gabon on Thursday night. The Sevilla of Spain
2026 WCQ playoffs: Ejuke battles Lookman, Chukwueze for starting spot vs Congo
target=_blank>EPL: Troy Deeney names only top quality player in Chelsea squad
Former Watford striker, Troy Deeney, has named Estevao Willian as the only real top quality winger in the Chelsea squad. Deeney said that the Brazilian winger will develop into an ‘absolute monster.’ Chelsea are sitting third in the Premier League table after 11 games and are six points behind leaders, Arsenal. The Blues brought in
EPL: Troy Deeney names only top quality player in Chelsea squad
target=_blank>EPL: Alex Ferguson names one outstanding Man United player this season
Former Manchester United boss, Alex Ferguson, has hailed the club’s young goalkeeper, Senne Lammens, noting that the Belgian has been ‘outstanding’ since moving to Old Trafford. Following a very poor performance of Andre Onana, United were in the market for a new goalkeeper and ended up signing Lammens in an £18 million deal from Royal
EPL: Alex Ferguson names one outstanding Man United player this season
target=_blank>2026 WCQ qualifier: Portugal runs to FIFA over Ronaldo’s red card
The Portuguese Football Federation, PFF, would not just accept the punishment handed out to Cristiano Ronaldo over his aggressive behaviour in Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to Ireland on Thursday night. The PFF will go to the world football governing body FIFA with a complaint, in an attempt to reduce the length of their superstar’s suspension. Ronaldo
2026 WCQ qualifier: Portugal runs to FIFA over Ronaldo’s red card
target=_blank>Abakaliki FC head coach suspended over abysmal performance
Abakaliki FC chairman, Senator Obinna Ogba has suspended head coach, Ifeanyi Onyedika indefinitely after the team’s 1-1 draw with Calabar Rovers, citing a string of unimpressive performances. Ogba said he had lost patience with the coach’s tactics and motivational methods. The club’s assistant coach, Starplus Anista, has been appointed interim head coach with immediate effect.
Abakaliki FC head coach suspended over abysmal performance
target=_blank>2026 WCQ playoffs: Super Eagles fired up Congo clash – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle says his players are fired up for the crucial clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria will take on Sebastian Desabre’s side in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Sunday (today).
2026 WCQ playoffs: Super Eagles fired up Congo clash – Chelle
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