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Southampton Boss Explains Why Joe Aribo Is Still Out of Squad

Southampton Boss Explains Why Joe Aribo Is Still Out of Squad

Joe Aribo continues to sit out of the match-day squad for Southampton F.C. despite the start of the 2025-26 Championship campaign, a situation addressed by manager Will Still ahead of the clash with Swansea City A.F.C. Still revealed that Aribo, who made 37 appearances and scored three goals last season, was absent from selection because he missed much of pre-season […]

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Super Eagles Climb Four Spots to 41st in Latest FIFA Rankings

Super Eagles Climb Four Spots to 41st in Latest FIFA Rankings

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have risen four places to 41st in the world and now rank fifth in Africa, according to the latest FIFA men’s world rankings. The jump follows emphatic qualifying wins in their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign a 2-1 victory over Lesotho and a 4-0 rout of Benin Republic. Across Africa, Morocco remain the

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Super Eagles Goalkeeper Bankole Joins TS Galaxy on Two-Year Deal

Super Eagles Goalkeeper Bankole Joins TS Galaxy on Two-Year Deal

Super Eagles goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has officially signed with South African club TS Galaxy, Complete Sports reports. Bankole joined the Mpumalanga-based club on a free transfer, committing to a two-year contract. He arrived from Remo Stars, the reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, after his contract with them expired over the summer. At Remo

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Dennis Deal Falls Through as Championship Return Collapses

Dennis Deal Falls Through as Championship Return Collapses

Sky Bet Championship side Watford will not be registering Emmanuel Dennis for a third spell, according to reports from Complete Sports. Dennis had been training with the Hornets following the termination of his contract at Nottingham Forest in August. Watford were reportedly prepared to offer the experienced forward a contract lasting one and a half

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Super Eagles Coach Chelle Hails Osimhen as ‘Best Striker in the World’ After Hat-Trick

Super Eagles Coach Chelle Hails Osimhen as ‘Best Striker in the World’ After Hat-Trick

Following Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin in Uyo, Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle lavished praise on Victor Osimhen, calling him “the best striker in the world. Osimhen, now officially a Galatasaray player, bagged a hat-trick in the contest—scoring twice in the first half and completing his treble early in the second—propelling Nigeria into the

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Playoff Path for Super Eagles Will Be Harrowing — Ikpeba

Playoff Path for Super Eagles Will Be Harrowing — Ikpeba

Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has warned that the 2026 World Cup playoff will present a formidable challenge for the Super Eagles. Nigeria sealed their place in the playoff round after dismantling Benin Republic 4–0 in their final Group C fixture at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday night. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen bagged

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Osimhen Stars as Nigeria Crushes Benin 4–0 to Reach Playoffs

Osimhen Stars as Nigeria Crushes Benin 4–0 to Reach Playoffs

Nigeria produced a statement performance, defeating Benin 4–0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo and booking a spot in the playoff phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Victor Osimhen spearheaded the victory with a commanding hat-trick. He opened the scoring in the 3rd minute from a Samuel Chukwueze assist, doubled the

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Sunday Oliseh Names Festus Onigbinde Worst Coach in Super Eagles History

Sunday Oliseh Names Festus Onigbinde Worst Coach in Super Eagles History

Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sunday Oliseh has declared Festus Onigbinde the worst coach ever in charge of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Oliseh, who played more than 60 times for Nigeria and featured for top European clubs including Borussia Dortmund and Juventus, voiced the criticism during a recent Home Turf podcast. He claimed that Onigbinde, who briefly

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Burnley Secure Young Nigerian-Born Defender Noah Adekoya’s First Pro Contract

Burnley Secure Young Nigerian-Born Defender Noah Adekoya’s First Pro Contract

Burnley FC have confirmed that promising centre-back Noah Adekoya has signed his first professional contract with the club. Adekoya, who has been part of Burnley’s youth setup, inked the new deal valid until summer 2026 — a milestone in his path from academy ranks to senior football. While Burnley did not disclose financial or personal

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Chelsea Sign Promising Nigerian Teen Defender Riley Ebho

Chelsea Sign Promising Nigerian Teen Defender Riley Ebho

Rising Nigerian star Riley Ebho has joined Premier League side Chelsea, marking another exciting addition to the club’s youth setup. The 16 year old right-back becomes the second Nigerian defender to sign for the Blues after the recent arrival of Justin Osagie, formerly of Celtic and Peterborough United. Ebho joins Chelsea as a first-year scholar,

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