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Luton suffered a second successive relegation as their slump from the Premier League to League One was confirmed with a 5-3 defeat at West Bromwich Albion on the final day of the Championship season on Saturday. After their fairytale rise to the top-flight in 2023, the Hatters have plunged into the third tier in the …
The 66th edition of the Copa Libertadores, South America’s Champions League, kicks off on Tuesday with the start of the group phase. Over the next two months, 32 teams will be whittled down to the last 16, with the knockout phase coming to a close with a one-off final on 29 November. The venue is …
The Super Eagles’ qualification campaign have taken another twist, as their upcoming opponents, Zimbabwe players, have been promised a $150,000 cash incentive to pull off a shock win against the Cheetahs of Benin and the Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Originally, the Warriors, including their technical crew and support staff, were …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will aim to revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign when they face Rwanda’s Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. With their qualification hopes hanging in the balance, the pressure is on for the three-time African champions to secure a much-needed victory. Match Details Fixture: Rwanda vs. Nigeria Competition: FIFA World Cup …
The Super Eagles camp is rapidly filling up as Nigeria intensifies preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. As of Tuesday morning, 21 players had arrived at the team’s camp, with only Sadiq Umar and Alhassan Yusuf yet to join. The first batch of players, including Victor Osimhen, Bruno …
With the matches set for March 21 and March 25, Chelle is expected to trim the squad by about 16 players, finalising his 23-man selection in the coming days. With Chelle set to announce his final 23-man squad on March 17, we identify the players expected to miss out on selection. The home-based players The …
Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, have held on to their 36th position in the latest FIFA global rankings, according to the list released on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Super Falcons also remain the top-ranked women’s football team in Africa, underscoring their dominance on the continent. South Africa, Morocco, Zambia, and Ghana …
The 2026 World Cup final will stage a Super Bowl-style half-time show for the first time, with Coldplay helping to pick a “list of artists” to perform. The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, concludes with the final on 19 July 2026 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Though …
Fifa are set to give more than $1bn revenue to clubs participating in the Club World Cup as the European Club Association (ECA), negotiating on behalf of clubs in Europe including Chelsea and Manchester City, closes in on a deal. Multiple sources have confirmed to BBC Sport that the 32 clubs involved, including 12 European …
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has expressed displeasure over the limited roles of Nigerian referees on the international stage. Mr. Enoh voiced his dissatisfaction in a meeting with the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) on Thursday and highlighted the significance of Nigerian referees’ involvement outside the shores of the country. He mentioned …