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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, condemning its alleged failure to pay the Super Eagles’ allowances — a development that has sparked widespread anger and embarrassment for Africa’s most populous nation.In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle onContinueContinue reading “National Embarrassment: Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Over Unpaid Super Eagles’ Bonuses Amid World Cup Turmoil”

Turkish football analyst Ahmet Çakar has advised Galatasaray to consider selling Victor Osimhen should the club receive an extraordinary bid in the region of €200 million, warning that no player should be deemed untouchable in modern football.Speaking in an interview with GsGazette, the seasoned football commentator emphasised that while Osimhen’s influence on the Turkish championsContinueContinue reading ““Galatasaray Urged to Sell Osimhen if €200m Offer Arrives — Expert Says Nigerian Star’s Loyalty May Block Move””

Panic in the air, hope on the ground. As Benin’s Cheetahs pitch camp in Uyo, Nigeria’s Super Eagles battle turbulence — not just on the pitch, but mid-air — with their World Cup dreams hanging by a thread. As tension mounts ahead of Tuesday’s make-or-break 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown, drama has struck theContinueContinue reading “2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER CRISIS: Super Eagles Stranded in Angola as Benin Arrive in Uyo — Anxiety Mounts Ahead of Decisive Clash”

A ValueJet chartered aircraft conveying Nigeria’s Super Eagles to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for their crucial final FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic, was forced to make an emergency landing after the pilot detected a cracked windscreen midair.The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the development on Saturday, revealing that the flight carrying playersContinueContinue reading “PANIC IN THE SKY: Super Eagles’ Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing After Mid-Air Scare En Route to Uyo”

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were on Wednesday sent packing from the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after suffering a humiliating 4–0 defeat to Argentina in their Round of 16 encounter at the Estadio Nacional.The South Americans, six-time world champions and tournament favourites, were simply unstoppable as they tore apart a disorganized Nigerian side thatContinueContinue reading “Argentina Humiliates Flying Eagles 4–0, Sends Nigeria Packing In Chile”

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have stormed into the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after battling to a dramatic 1-1 draw against Colombia in their decisive Group F clash on Monday night.The high-octane encounter kept fans on the edge of their seats as Colombia drew first blood with a slickContinueContinue reading “2025 U-20 WORLD CUP DRAMA: FLYING EAGLES SOAR INTO ROUND OF 16 AFTER THRILLING 1-1 DRAW WITH COLOMBIA”

It was a night of nerves, grit, and redemption in Santiago, Chile, as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles finally announced themselves at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup. Captain Daniel Bameyi delivered under immense pressure, slotting home a late penalty to secure a thrilling 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia in a high-octane Group C clash.For both sides,ContinueContinue reading “FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP DRAMA: BAMEYI’S LAST-GASP PENALTY LIFTS FLYING EAGLES TO FIRST VICTORY”

In a glittering night of football glamour, Paris erupted in celebration as Ousmane Dembélé clinched the Ballon d’Or 2025, cementing his place among the game’s elite. The Paris Saint-Germain winger received the prestigious golden orb from Brazilian legend Ronaldinho, kissing the trophy as flashbulbs lit up the Théâtre du Châtelet.For the women’s game, it wasContinueContinue reading “Ballon d’Or 2025: Dembele Crowned King of Football, Bonmati Makes History With Third Consecutive Women’s Triumph”

The Free State Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein will tonight become the epicenter of African football drama as Nigeria’s Super Eagles lock horns with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. local time (5 p.m. in Nigeria).For South Africa, the stakes are historic—a victory wouldContinueContinue reading “WORLD CUP SHOWDOWN IN BLOEMFONTEIN: SUPER EAGLES FACE BAFANA BAFANA IN DO-OR-DIE CLASH”

After grinding out a narrow 1–0 victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi in Uyo on Saturday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are already on the move again—this time heading to South Africa for a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Bafana Bafana.The Nigerian delegation, comprising 22 players, departed aboard a ValueJet aircraft on Sunday, thoughContinueContinue reading “World Cup Tension: Osimhen Flies Back to Turkey as Super Eagles Jet Out for Must-Win Clash Against South Africa”