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2025 WCQ: That's disrespectful - Ex-Brazil star Silas slams Raphinha over Argentina comment

2026 WCQ: Raphinha fails to help Brazil as Argentina win 4-1, secure ticket

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

Brazilian winger, Raphinha on Tuesday evening failed to help his country as they were thrashed 4-1 against Argentina in the […]

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NPFL: Heartland target double win over Abia Warriors

NPFL: Heartland seek divine intervention ahead of Sunshine Stars match

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

Heartland are seeking for divine intervention ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 31 tie against Sunshine Stars. […]

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Rwanda vs Nigeria: Chelle makes demand from Super Eagles players

Friendly: Super Eagles to face Russia, Ghana in June

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia and Ghana in friendlies in June, Media Talk Africa reports. The dates […]

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2026 WCQ: They played good game - Chelle singles out two Super Eagles players

2026 WCQ: They played good game – Chelle singles out two Super Eagles players

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has singled out two of his players for praise following Nigeria’s 2026 […]

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2026 WCQ: Omeruo thumbs up Super Eagles despite draw against Zimbabwe

2026 WCQ: Omeruo thumbs up Super Eagles despite draw against Zimbabwe

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

Kenneth Omeruo has praised his Super Eagles teammates despite their failure to beat Zimbabwe. Nigeria and Zimbabwe played out a […]

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2026 WCQ: 'We played with determination' - Munetsi speaks on draw with Super Eagles

2026 WCQ: ‘We played with determination’ – Munetsi speaks on draw with Super Eagles

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

Zimbabwe captain, Marshal Munetsi says his side showed strong determination in the 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles. Victor Osimhen […]

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2026 WCQ: Chelle to stick with Rwanda heroes for Zimbabwe clash

2026 WCQ: Eric Chelle reacts to South Africa’s potential points deduction

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has reacted to news that South Africa could be punnished for fielding an ineligible player […]

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2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe deserved more from Super Eagles draw — Nees

2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe deserved more from Super Eagles draw — Nees

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees, claimed his team deserved more from their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against the […]

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2026 WCQ: Chelle predicts position Nigeria could finish in Group C

2026 WCQ: Chelle predicts position Nigeria could finish in Group C

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has predicted that his team could finish as the second-best side […]

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2026 WCQ, African zone: Full results of Thursday's matches

2026 World Cup: Six teams qualify for tournament

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Iran has become the latest team to book their place at the 2026 World Cup. The country secured qualification despite […]

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BREAKING: Rwanda vs Nigeria: Chelle names Super Eagles starting XI

2026 WCQ: We made mistakes – Chelle on why Super Eagles drew 1-1 with Zimbabwe

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has admitted that the team “made some mistakes” during their 1-1 […]

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Rivers: Reverse Fubara removal - Peter Obi tells Nigeria's National Assembly

You can’t blame Chelle — Peter Obi reacts as Nigeria fails to beat Zimbabwe

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has reacted to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe […]

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Alexander-Arnold banned from taking favourite shirt number at Real Madrid

Alexander-Arnold banned from taking favourite shirt number at Real Madrid

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be able to wear his preferred number 66 jersey if he joins Real Madrid from Liverpool […]

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2026 WCQ: Nigerians react to Super Eagles' 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe

2026 WCQ: They’ll start calculating maths – Nathaniel Bassey on Nigeria’s draw with Zimbabwe

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Gospel musician Nathaniel Bassey has reacted to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. […]

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2026 WCQ: Nigerians react to Super Eagles' 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe

2026 WCQ: Nigerians react to Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Some Nigerian football fans have expressed their displeasure over the national team’s performance against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World […]

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BREAKING: 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles' hopes take big blow after 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe

BREAKING: 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles’ hopes take big blow after 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another setback following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe […]

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2026 WCQ: Neymar releases statement after he left national team due to injury

Ronaldo apologises to Neymar for revealing ‘bad story’

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Brazil football legend, Ronaldo de Lima, has apologised to Neymar for suggesting his compatriot does not have a good relationship […]

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2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles have confidence in Chelle — Captain Troost-Ekong

He’s my idol for ever – Nigeria’s Troost-Ekong names greatest African defender of all-time

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has named late Nigeria legend Stephen Keshi as the greatest African defender of all-time. Troost-Ekong, […]

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Former Premier League footballer, Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife

Former Premier League footballer, Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Former Premier League footballer, Joey Barton, has been found guilty of assault by the Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Barton […]

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Transfer: Super Falcons forward joins MLS club Washington Spirit

Transfer: Super Falcons forward joins MLS club Washington Spirit

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Major League Soccer, MLS, club Washington Spirit have announced the signing of Super Falcons forward, Monday Gift. Monday joined Washington […]

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