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Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has urged interim Super Eagles coach Austine Eguavoen to prioritise inviting in-form players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This follows Nigeria’s recent 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier. The Super Eagles currently sit in fifth position in Group C […]

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand sparked debate by selecting Nigerian football icon Jay-Jay Okocha over Brazilian superstar Neymar as the most skillful player while building his “perfect footballer.” During an Instagram interview with Mailsport, Ferdinand chose attributes from various players to create an ideal footballer, including Diego Maradona’s left foot, Cristiano Ronaldo’s right foot, Xavi

Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed excitement at her first Super Falcons call-up in 18 months as Nigeria prepares to face France in an international friendly in Angers this weekend. The defender, previously sidelined by injuries after her move to Saudi Arabia, last represented Nigeria in their FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 clash against England.

AS Monaco head coach Adi Hütter has expressed confidence in young forward George Ilenikhena’s ability to find the back of the net, as Monaco prepares to face Benfica in a crucial Champions League encounter at Stade Louis II. Speaking at a pre match press conference, Hütter highlighted the attacking versatility of his squad. Hütter emphasized

Alex Iwobi has emphasised the importance of Fulham moving forward after their humbling 4-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage. Despite giving the hosts an early lead, Iwobi and his teammates succumbed to a dominant performance by the Wolves, who scored four unanswered goals. Reflecting on the match, the Nigerian international acknowledged the swift

Former Premier League stars Emmanuel Petit and Owen Hargreaves have praised Alex Iwobi’s stunning left footed strike in Fulham’s 4-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage on Saturday, November 23. The goal scored from 20 yards, curled past Wolves goalkeeper José Sá and briefly gave Fulham the lead. Speaking post match on Premier League

Former Nigerian international Etim Esin has voiced concerns over the Super Eagles’ heavy reliance on Victor Osimhen for goals, describing it as a troubling trend that demands urgent attention.  Esin highlighted the inconsistency of other strikers in the national team despite their impressive club form. The current Super Eagles squad includes notable forwards like Bayer

Former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci has commended the partnership between Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi at Galatasaray. Both players have been instrumental in the team’s impressive goal tally in the ongoing Super Lig season. In an interview with Kontraspor’s YouTube channel, Kahveci described Osimhen as a remarkable team player, highlighting his unselfish

Kelechi Nwakali, the Nigerian international midfielder, has highlighted his versatility ahead of Barnsley’s English Football League One clash with Wigan Athletic at Oakwell Stadium. Nwakali, who has experience in multiple midfield roles, revealed that he can operate as a No. 6, 8, or 10, depending on the team’s needs. At Barnsley, Nwakali has started twice

Abiodun Olugbemiga Obafemi, a member of Nigeria’s gold medal winning team at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, has criticized the lack of commitment shown by some Super Eagles players. Speaking in the aftermath of Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo, Obafemi expressed frustration at players who appear