World Cup 2026: They’re relaxed – Batistuta predicts team to reach final
Football legend Gabriel Batistuta has expressed confidence that his team will reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. According to him, the players are calm and focused, which he believes is a key factor for success. Batistuta highlighted that maintaining a relaxed mindset can help the team perform at their best during the tournament. The […]
Super Eagles must grab playoffs chance to qualify for 2026 World Cup – Ikpeba
Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has called on the Super Eagles to take full advantage of their playoff opportunity to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ikpeba emphasized that this is a second chance the team must not waste after narrowly missing automatic qualification. Despite their 4–0 win over Benin Republic last […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles happy to be in playoffs — Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has expressed confidence and determination as the Nigerian national team prepares for the CAF Play-Off Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The playoff will take place in Morocco from November 13 to 16, 2025, serving as the final qualification stage before the intercontinental play-offs in Mexico next March. Nigeria […]
2026 WCQ: Olaitan rues Benin Republic’s heavy defeat to Super Eagles
Benin Republic midfielder, Junior Olaitan, has expressed deep disappointment following his team’s crushing 4-0 loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their final group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday night, ended Benin’s hopes of securing their first-ever World […]
2026 WCQ: We will do our best to beat Benin — Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assured Nigerians that the team is fully prepared to give their all when they face Benin Republic in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The three-time African champions currently sit third in Group C with 14 points from nine matches. To […]
“No World Cup,Health Comes First” Morocco Youths Protest $2BN World Cup Stadium
Hundreds of young people in Morocco have taken to the streets to protest the government’s plan to build a $2 billion World Cup stadium, insisting that the funds should be redirected to improve healthcare and education. The protesters, mostly youths, carried placards with messages such as “No World Cup, Health Comes First” and “Build Hospitals, […]
2026 WCQ: Rwanda coach Amrouche lists 24 players for Super Eagles showdown
Rwanda’s head coach, Adel Amrouche, has named a final squad of 24 players for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. The coach had earlier released a provisional squad of 27 players for both matches, but Claude Smith Kayinbanda, Djabilu Ishimwe, and David Niyo did not make the cut for the […]
Super Eagles can still qualify for 2026 World Cup – Siasia
Former Nigerian football legend, Samson Siasia, has shared his belief that the Super Eagles still have a chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite their poor run in the qualifiers. The Nigerian team has struggled so far, managing to win only one out of six games in the campaign. At the moment, […]
Everyone would watch’ – Evra predicts Ronaldo vs Messi World Cup final
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has made a bold prediction that the next World Cup final could see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face each other. This would mean Argentina, led by Messi, going up against Portugal, captained by Ronaldo, in a historic showdown. Even though both stars are nearing the end of their […]
I don’t think about winning Ballon d’Or – Barcelona star, Lamine Yamal
Barcelona’s young star, Lamine Yamal, has shared that he is not thinking about winning the Ballon d’Or this year. Even though he had a great season, the award still feels far from his reach. Yamal was an important player for Barcelona during the 2024/25 season. He helped the team win three major trophies in Spain: […]