All football fixtures that were scheduled for Monday in Italy, have been called off following the death of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old’s death was confirmed by the Vatican earlier in the day. And as a mark of respect to the Pope, who is also called the Bishop of Rome, all… Football matches called off following … Read more
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun (Wizkid) has expressed support for the Super Eagles, praising the energy surrounding the team under new head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle, appointed in January, faces the challenge of guiding Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after… “Love the energy” – Wizkid backs Super Eagles ahead of World Cup qualifiers … Read more
Nigerian internationals Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina were left surprised upon arrival at their team hotel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they discovered they had been assigned a single double bed to share. The Premier League duo, part of Nigeria’s squad for the… ‘Double bed!’ – Iwobi, Aina stunned by shared bed mix-up on … Read more
Cole Palmer has been advised to leave Chelsea, with football pundits Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes suggesting he has outgrown the club. The 21-year-old has been a standout performer, registering 39 goals and 21 assists in 78 appearances, but concerns are growing over Chelsea’s long-term… Palmer told to leave Chelsea for bigger challenge …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Kylian Mbappé has expressed admiration for Ousmane Dembélé, who has been in sensational form for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2025. The 27-year-old winger has already scored 22 goals in just 17 games this calendar year, raising talks about a potential Ballon d’Or challenge. Despite… Mbappé backs Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or bid, shades former winner Rodri …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Valencia striker Sadiq Umar has arrived in Kigali, bringing the number of Super Eagles players in camp to 22 ahead of Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The squad is now only awaiting Alhassan Ibrahim’s arrival to complete the roster. Recall the Super Eagles camp… In form Sadiq Umar makes it 22-man squad in … Read more
Napoli are exploring the possibility of signing Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund as they prepare for life after Victor Osimhen. The Serie A club are also considering Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca as an alternative, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. With Osimhen expected to leave… Napoli consider Hojlund as Osimhen replacement …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
Mali’s national team head coach, Tom Saintfiet, has described the possibility of Nigeria’s Super Eagles missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a major shock and disappointment. Speaking in an interview with AySuga Naija Lifestyle, Saintfiet labeled Nigeria as Africa’s best team over… Nigeria’s failure to qualify would be big disappointment – Mali … Read more
Genk forward Tolu Arokodare has expressed excitement after receiving his first-ever Super Eagles call-up, describing it as a major milestone in his career. Speaking with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) media team, the 24-year-old admitted he was initially surprised to see his name on… ‘I was surprised’ – Genk striker Arokodare honoured by first Nigeria call-up … Read more
The Super Eagles‘ camp in Kigali is almost at full capacity as more players arrived late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Their arrival intensifies preparations for Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. Among the latest arrivals are key forwards Ademola… Lookman, others arrive as Super Eagles squad nears full strength ahead … Read more