Éric Chelle has blended established Super Eagles stars with several new faces in a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s next two 2027 AFCON qualifying matches. Captain Wilfred Ndidi leads the squad, which features Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze. Nigeria’s first assignment is against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed CAF’s commitment to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in East Africa, insisting that the tournament will go ahead in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda despite ongoing preparation challenges. Motsepe spoke in Dar es Salaam after visiting the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and holding discussions with Tanzania’s football leadership, government officials
Nigeria’s Falconets have secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England 3–0 in their Round of 16 encounter at the Stadion Miejski in Bielsko-Biała, Poland. Tosin Rafiu, Janet Seimeyeha Akekoromowei and Mary Mamadu were found the back of the net as Nigeria produced a commanding performance
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami and provided an assist as the Major League Soccer champions defeated Cruz Azul 2–0 to win the 2026 Campeones Cup. The victory at Nu Stadium on Wednesday, September 16, secured Inter Miami’s first title in the competition and extended the club’s trophy-winning run to four consecutive
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has criticised individuals who leak team selections ahead of official announcements, describing the practice as “a bit pathetic” while insisting that he had no personal issue with Felix Keidel’s inclusion being revealed early. Klopp’s comments came after reports emerged that SV Elversberg midfielder Felix Keidel would be included in his
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged FIFA and CAF to oversee the creation of a new, inclusive governance architecture for Nigerian football, including a reconstituted Electoral College that reflects the country’s wider football ecosystem. In its position paper to the FIFA/CAF Fact-Finding Mission, SWAN said the composition and philosophy of the Electoral
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) has called for a comprehensive overhaul of football coaching in Nigeria, proposing a national coaching curriculum, mandatory registration of coaches, zonal education centres and improved welfare as key components of sustainable football development. The proposals are contained in a reform document presented by NFCA President, Coach Dr Isah Ladan
National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko has engaged a joint FIFA and Confederation of African Football delegation in Abuja as international football authorities assess Nigeria’s proposed football reforms and the leadership crisis within the Nigeria Football Federation. The meeting took place at the NSC Headquarters on Monday, September 14, 2026, with discussions focused on the
Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of Senegal on a four-year contract, marking the beginning of a new era for the Teranga Lions ahead of their upcoming international commitments. The Frenchman, who was born in Dakar and represented France at senior level, is expected to arrive with his own technical staff, which will be
Michael Owen has sharply criticised the officiating behind Manchester City’s controversial 1–0 win over Manchester United, describing the decision to allow Erling Haaland’s goal as “really bad officiating” and a VAR “howler.” Former England striker Michael Owen has described the decision to allow Erling Haaland’s winning goal in Manchester City’s 1–0 victory over Manchester United