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17 Super Eagles Players Arrive in South Africa Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifier

At least 17 Super Eagles players, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, as Nigeria intensifies preparations for Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. The players joined camp on Tuesday, a day after the technical crew and backroom staff arrived to officially open the

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2026 WC: I’m Available To Play For Brazil –Silva

Fluminense defender Thiago Silva has announced his readiness to play for Brazil if he’s called upon by the senior national team coach Carlo Ancelotti. Silva, who turned 41 in September, has not played for the Selecao since 2022. However, in a chat with Premiere, the former Chelsea defender has hopes of making next year’s World Cup.

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2025 U-20 WC: Flying Eagles Go Through After 1-1 Draw With Colombia, To Face Argentina In Round Of 16

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have qualified for the round of 16 at this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a pulsating 1-1 draw with Colombia in their final Group F tie on Monday. Another late penalty converted by Daniel Bamayi saw the Flying Eagles come from a goal down to earn a point against

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NPFL: Kwara United Sack Head Coach Tunde Sanni

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Kwara United have sacked their head coach Tunde Sanni. It was Kwara United’s second defeat in the NPFL this season. Sanni has been under pressure following Kwara United’s early exit from the CAF Confederation Cup. The Ilorin club lost 5-3 on aggregate to Asante Kotoko of Ghana in the

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La Liga: Adams Scores, Ejuke Bags Assist As Sevilla Thrash Barca

Nigerian forward Akor Adams was on target, while Chidera Ejuke bagged an assist as Sevilla thrashed Barcelona 4-1 in Sunday’s La Liga game. Adams, who has been invited by Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, netted the fourth goal for Sevilla in the 98th minute

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Given Renewed Hope After FIFA Ruling – Yusuf

Former Nigeria stopgap coach, Salisu Yusuf, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the recent sanction handed down to South Africa by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, has given the Super Eagles a “fresh breath of hope” for possible qualification for the finals in Mexico, the USA, and

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Chelsea Link With Flying Eagles Star

Chelsea are ‘hot on the trail’ of highly-rated Nigeria U20 international Abduljelil Kamaldeen from Kwara Football Academy. The 16-year-old is currently featuring for his nation at the U20 World Cup in Chile. Despite only coming on as a late substitute, Kamaldeen managed to leave his mark during Nigeria’s narrow defeat to Norway earlier this week.

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UEL: Rodgers Questions Decision To Disallow Iheanacho’s Goal Vs Braga

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was “baffled” over the disallowed goal that proved pivotal in his side’s 2-0 Europa League defeat by Braga. Kelechi Iheanacho celebrated what looked to be a 51st-minute equaliser after charging down an attempted clearance from former Celtic defender Gustaf Lagerbielke, who was put in trouble by a loose pass. The ball

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‘Proud Of Being Nigerian’ — Akanji Speaks On Tattoo Tribute To Super Eagles

Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji has opened up on his Nigerian heritage. Akanji was in Wiesendangen Switzerland to a Swiss mother, and a Nigerian father. The 30-year-old however opted to represent Switzerland, passing through the ranks before making it to the senior side. The former Borussia Dortmund player still has strong bond with his Nigerian

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Ghana Beat Golden Eaglets 2-0, Qualify For 2026 U-17 AFCON

Ghana’s Black Starlet have advance to the final of the WAFU Zone B U-17 championship after defeating Golden Eaglets of Nigeria 2-0 in the semi-finals on Tuesday. The victory also means Ghana have secured qualification for the 2026 U-17 AFCON in Morocco. Michael Awuli opened the scoring in the 21st minute Ten minutes after the

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