Interviews

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 […]

Former Nigerian defender Benedict Iroha has expressed his disappointment with the Super Eagles’ performance in their 2-1 loss to Rwanda during the final match of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. Speaking to Complete Sports, Iroha described the team’s display at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as one of the poorest he has seen. This

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside has stirred debates with his comments on Alex Iwobi’s role in the national team, the dedication of foreign-born players, and the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF. Speaking on a radio programme, Peterside raised concerns about Iwobi’s positioning in the Super Eagles, contrasting it with his club role.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has congratulated Edo Queens Football Club for their dramatic 2-1 victory over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, securing a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League in Casablanca, Morocco. The win marks the first time Edo Queens have reached the semifinals of the prestigious tournament. In

Ahead of Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda in Uyo, Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed a preference to play as a traditional No. 10 for the national team. The forward, currently at Sevilla, shared his views following a challenging outing against Benin, where he was deployed as a striker and substituted

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Super Eagles midfielder, has shared insights into his football journey, including his admiration for Barcelona and Manchester United, and his transition to Italy’s Serie A. Speaking after Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin, which secured the Super Eagles’ spot in the 2025 AFCON, Dele-Bashiru discussed his career aspirations and challenges. Known for his attacking

Super Eagles defender Gabriel Osho has confirmed his unwavering commitment to representing Nigeria over England, his country of birth. The Lecce defender made his international debut during Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, officially becoming cap tied to Nigeria. In the game, Osho played as part of a back three alongside

Legendary Nigerian striker Segun “Mathematical” Odegbami has commended Victor Osimhen after the Napoli forward equaled his Super Eagles goal record. Osimhen’s headed goal in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against Benin in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers marked his 23rd goal for Nigeria, making him joint-second on the all time scoring list alongside Odegbami. The goal, a powerful

Maduka Okoye, goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Udinese in Serie A, has revealed his admiration for Chelsea, naming the London club as his dream destination in the English Premier League. Okoye shared his thoughts during an interview with SportyTV, where he expressed his respect for Chelsea while remaining focused on his current role at

Ambrose Vanzekin, former youth international goalkeeper, has voiced his frustration over Bendel Insurance FC’s current struggles, attributing their woes to poor management. Bendel Insurance, owned by Edo State and based in Benin City, currently sits at the bottom of the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL table with only nine points from 11 matches. A recent