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World Cup Race Not Over as NSC Flags DR Congo to FIFA — Dikko
The controversy surrounding Nigeria’s failed bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken a new turn, following revelations by Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) may have a case to answer before FIFA
Ndidi Embraces Captaincy as Super Eagles Target Strong Start at AFCON 2025
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has spoken about his leadership role and Nigeria’s ambitions ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on Sunday in Morocco.
Nigeria’s World Cup hopes revived as DR Congo face player eligibility probe
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has launched a probe into the eligibility of several DR Congo players used during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a move that could reopen Nigeria’s chance to qualify for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles Face Egypt in Cairo Friendly
Three-time African champions Nigeria and seven-time title holders Egypt will clash in a high-profile international friendly at the Cairo Stadium on Tuesday evening, as both teams fine-tune preparations for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals set to kick off in Morocco on Sunday.
Man City Smash Palace To Fire Title Warning, Villa Extend Winning Run
Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to climb back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal as Aston Villa twice came from behind to beat West Ham.
Super Eagles Unveil 28-Man Squad for AFCON 2025 in Morocco
The Nigeria Football Federation has released a 28-man Super Eagles squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to hold in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
NFF Reshapes Roadmap for Eagles, Falcons and Youth Football
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) met at the Federation’s Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, to review pressing issues affecting Nigerian football and chart new directions for the country’s teams and administrative structures.
Champions League: De Ketelaere Inspires Atalanta Fightback To Beat Chelsea
Joao Pedro’s first-ever Champions League goal put Chelsea ahead in the first half in Bergamo but the Blues lost their momentum after the interval and former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca grabbed the equaliser before De Ketelaere, who provided the assist for Atalanta’s leveller, capped his influential display with the late winner.
Kounde Double Helps Barcelona Claim Frankfurt Comeback Win
Unlikely goalscoring hero Jules Kounde bagged two headers to help Barcelona beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Tuesday in the Champions League and bolster the club’s chances of a top eight league phase finish.
Arsenal’s 18-Match Unbeaten Run Ends At Aston Villa
Emiliano Buendia shattered Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run with the last-gasp strike that sealed Aston Villa’s dramatic 2-1 win over the Premier League leaders on Saturday.