8 h. ago Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash

Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle has underlined the Super Eagles’ determination to defeat South Africa in September, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle is convinced that victory against the Bafana Bafana is non-negotiable if the Super Eagles are to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. The Super Eagles find themselves in a precarious position in […] The post Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Lesotho urges FIFA to be fair over Mokoena’s ban

The Secretary-General of the Lesotho Football Association, Mokhosi Mohapi, has admitted that the LFA didn’t file their protest against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during their 2026 World Cup qualifying match last Friday, in accordance with the statutes but insists that they want FIFA to interpret the laws fairly, The PUNCH reports. Despite Read More

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6 d. ago 2026 World Cup: Don’t Write Off Super Eagles, Unuanel Warns South Africa, Benin, Others

Former Enyimba of Aba coach, Samson David Unuanel, is confident that Nigeria’s Super Eagles can still turn around their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign despite a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on Tuesday in Uyo. Victor Osimhen had given Nigeria the desire lead before Tawanda Chirewa grabbed a late equalizer for the visitors. After six […]

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6 d. ago Algeria, Egypt, Morocco Close In On 2026 World Cup Qualifications

North Africans -Algeria, Egypt and Morocco have all moved closer to World Cup qualification with home success on Tuesday but South Africa face being docked points after fielding an ineligible player. South Africa opened up a five-point lead at the top of Group C of the African qualifiers after a 2-0 away win over Benin, […]

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6 d. ago Lesotho Petitions FIFA, Challenges South Africa’s Player Eligibility

The Lesotho Football Association (LFA), has sent a query to FIFA over the yellow cards accumulated by South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Mokoena has been booked twice in the qualifiers, and was fielded by South Africa in last Friday’s 2-0 win over Lesotho. The Mamelodi Sundowns star should have […]

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6 d. ago World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa may lose three points for fielding ineligible player

South Africa‘s Bafana Bafana risk points deduction for fielding an ineligible player in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against read more World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa may lose three points for fielding ineligible player

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7 d. ago W’Cup qualifiers: South Africa risk points deduction for fielding ineligible player

Group C leaders in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers, South Africa, are at the risk of losing three points in the race for the automatic spot in the group after fielding an ineligible player during their 2-0 win over Lesotho last Friday. The player in question is midfielder Teboho Mokoena who accumulated two Read More

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1 week ago EFCC Begins Investigation Of Lagos Suspect Arrested with $578,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into Okorie Sunday, who was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos with $578,000. Sunday was apprehended, after arriving from Johannesburg, South Africa. He initially declared $279,000 but a search revealed an additional $299,000 hidden in various packages. Authorities also found €100 and […] The post EFCC Begins Investigation Of Lagos Suspect Arrested with $578,000 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Morocco 2025: Flamingos To Remain In Camp For Final Round Match Against Algeria

Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, are to remain in camp as they countenance the final round of qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals, in which they confront their Algerian counterparts. The first leg encounter will take place on Saturday, 19th April at the Remo Stars’ Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, with both teams to […]

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2 w. ago U17 Women World Cup Qualifier: Flamingos Beat South Africa, Progress To Next Round

Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated South Africa 2-0 in the qualifying series for 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, to reach the final stage slated for next month. Recall that the Nigeria’s side had defeated the Bantwana 3-1 in the first leg of the clash, meaning they progressed to the next phase of the qualification race with […] The post U17 Women World Cup Qualifier: Flamingos Beat South Africa, Progress To Next Round appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago U17 Women’s World Cup: South Africa’s Bantwana arrive in Lagos for Flamingos clash

The South African U17 women’s team, Bantwana, arrived in Lagos on Wednesday evening ahead of their crucial FIFA U17 Women’s read more U17 Women’s World Cup: South Africa’s Bantwana arrive in Lagos for Flamingos clash

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2 w. ago Tinubu meets Obasa, Meranda, other members of Lagos House of Assembly

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The lawmakers who arrived read more Tinubu meets Obasa, Meranda, other members of Lagos House of Assembly

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3 w. ago Obasa: Lagos lawmakers in Court for hearing over speakership tussle

Tribune Online Obasa: Lagos lawmakers in Court for hearing over speakership tussle Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos for the continued hearing of a case instituted by the now reinstated Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa: Lagos lawmakers in Court for hearing over speakership tussle Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Alaafin Owoade Arrives Nigeria To Begin Traditional Rites Ahead Coronation

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade has arrived Nigeria from Canada to commence traditional rites ahead of his coronation scheduled for April 5, 2025 . An Oyo indigene, Mr. Titus Oloruntunmise, Wednesday night, shared the video of the arrival of Oba Owoade at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Dressed in a white […]

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4 w. ago Flamingos head to South Africa for crucial U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier

Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, will depart Nigeria for South Africa on Wednesday for their crucial two-leg FIFA U17 Women’s read more Flamingos head to South Africa for crucial U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier

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4 w. ago Alleged sexual advances, storm in a tea cup — Senate spokesperson

Tribune Online Alleged sexual advances, storm in a tea cup — Senate spokesperson Senator representing Ekiti South and Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, has dismissed the raging allegation of sexual harassment levelled against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, as a storm in a teacup. Alleged sexual advances, storm in a tea cup — Senate spokesperson Tribune Online

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