Sporting Life News Updates

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Super Eagles to shift attention to the 2026 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, urging the team to recover quickly from Sunday’s World Cup playoff defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and… Read more »

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has alleged that an official of the DR Congo engaged in “voodoo” rituals during the penalty shootout of Sunday’s CAF World Cup qualifying playoff final. Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed after they fell 4-3 on penalties to… Read more »

Stanley Nwabali has voiced disappointment after the Super Eagles failed to secure a place in the Intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria were defeated 4-3 on penalties by the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Sunday night’s playoff final in Rabat.  Despite the Super Eagles… Read more »

Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has criticised Wilfred Ndidi for the mistake that led to DR Congo’s equaliser in the Super Eagles’ 4-3 penalty shootout defeat in the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final on Sunday. Nigeria had taken an early lead in the first half when Frank Onyeka’s shot… Read more »

Democratic Republic of Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki said he and his teammates believed they would have a strong chance of defeating the Super Eagles if they succeeded in keeping Victor Osimhen quiet. DR Congo reached the Intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Nigeria 4-3 on penalties,… Read more »

Carlo Ancelotti has praised rising star Estevao, saying Brazil and Chelsea are fortunate to have a player of his quality following his recent standout performances for club and country. Estevao has been a revelation for Chelsea since arriving in the summer, consistently impressing with his flair and maturity. He continued… Read more »

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says sheer passion and determination were the driving forces behind Nigeria’s commanding 4–1 triumph over Gabon in Thursday’s semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs. Nigeria delivered one of their most assertive performances of the campaign, with Victor Osimhen leading the charge through… Read more »

DR Congo sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Cameroon on Thursday to advance to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Chancel Mbemba. Mbemba struck from a corner kick deep into added time, breaking the deadlock in a tense semifinal that… Read more »

The Super Eagles on Thursday, November 13, defeated the Panthers of Gabon in a crucial 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final at Stade Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco. Nigeria booked their place in the CAF playoff final with a thrilling 4-1 extra-time victory over Gabon. Akor Adams in the 78th minute pounced… Read more »

Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed confidence that Cristiano Ronaldo will reach the 1,000-goal milestone before hanging up his boots. Ronaldo has already scored over 950 career goals for club and country, and though he has hinted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be his last,… Read more »