Chelle Defends Nwabali, Talks Up Frederick; Speaks On Experience As Super Eagles Head Coach, Captaincy, Playoffs

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has defended Stanley Nwabali following criticisms that trailed the goalkeeper’s recent performance for the team, reports Completesports.com. Nwabali, who plays for South African club, Chippa United put up a...

Tinubu Hails Oba Of Benin On 9th Coronation Anniversary

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, on the ninth anniversary of his ascension to the throne, lauding his commitment to peace, unity, and cultural renaissance...

Tinubu Felicitates Oba Of Benin On 9th Coronation Anniversary

2 Innocent Oweh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, CFR, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, on the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the throne on Monday, October 20. The President in a statement by...

Pinnick Slams S’African Sports Minister for Wishing Eagles Failure in World Cup Playoffs 

Duro Ikhazuagbe Nigeria’s former FIFA Council Member, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has asked South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, to learn to speak as a statesman rather than voicing as a street urchin. Pinnick’s comment is a direct reply to...

South African Minister Openly Wishes Nigeria World Cup Failure

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture has publicly declared he’s rooting against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their quest to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup, escalating tensions between the two African football powerhouses following a...

Positive update for Lazio and Nigeria: Dele-Bashiru returns to individual training after injury layoff

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is edging closer to full recovery from a hamstring injury that sidelined him since September. The Nigerian international endured a difficult start to the season, going four Serie A appearances without a...

Super Eagles will secure 2026 World Cup ticket via playoffs, NFF President assures fans

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau is confident Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup The Super Eagles will face Gabon in the African play-offs next month in Morocco Nigeria missed out on sealing an automatic ticket to the World Cup after...

Nasarawa Attorney-General confident of Super Eagles World Cup ticket 

By Andrew Abah Nasarawa State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Isaac Danladi has expressed absolute confidence that Super Eagles will overcome the obstacle of 2026 World Cup Africa playoff schedule for next month in...

NFF President assures Super Eagles will qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, explains why

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau is confident Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup The Super Eagles will face Gabon in the African playoffs next month in Morocco Nigeria missed out on sealing an automatic ticket to the World Cup after...

Benin puts solar power at the heart of its energy policy

Benin’s government has reaffirmed its intention to make renewable energy the main source of the country’s power supply by 2030. Access to electricity in Benin remains both low and highly uneven: Around 42% of urban households are connected, with...

Sunderland's £17m star has Premier League talent but must be patient

06:00, 25 Oct 2025 Sunderland's Brian Brobbey(Image: SmartFrame/Every Second Media) Former Ajax star Benni McCarthy has backed “amazing” Brian Brobbey to come good at Sunderland. The former Porto, Blackburn and South Africa striker reckons Brobbey...

Chelle reveals the backstory behind the invitation of Fredrick and Olusegun to Super Eagles

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has shed light on how Brentford loanee Benjamin Fredrick and Krasnodar-owned winger were handed call-ups for a Nigeria training camp during the summer. Fredrick received an invitation to train with the Super Eagles...

NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs in tyre, door of car from Benin Republic + Videos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered illicit drugs in the spare tyre, boot, and door compartments of a Honda Civic car driven by a suspect, Bello Buba. The suspect was intercepted at a checkpoint manned by...

Benin FA president releases official statement 36 hours after loss to Nigeria in WCQ

Benin would have claimed their first-ever World Cup ticket had they registered a win over Nigeria on the final day of the qualifiers The Super Eagles walloped their opponents 4-0 at the packed Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo The...

Governor Okpebholo orders, threatens commissioners to wear Tinubu’s ‘Asiwaju mandate cap’

Governor Monday Okpebholo has mandated his cabinet members to always wear the ‘Asiwaju mandate cap’ as a show of support for President Bola Tinubu, threatening to sanction any defaulting members. Mr Okpebholo disclosed this at the swearing-in of...

Super Eagles Have Improved Under Me; My Relationship With NFF Is Fine –Chelle

Eric Chelle has said the Super Eagles have improved since he took charge as head coach. Chelle was appointed head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in January 2025, replacing former Super Eagles winger Finidi George. Under the...

Oborevwori’s week of action, reform, renewed hope

It was a defining week in the administration of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori – a week that underscored his trademark blend of leadership, vision, and relentless drive for development. From security reforms to infrastructure expansion,...

Atalanta coach confident in Lookman's full recovery after missing Super Eagles' win over Benin

Atalanta coach Ivan Juric has expressed optimism over Ademola Lookman's fitness as the Bergamo club prepare to face Lazio in Serie A. While Lookman has started three of the four matches played by the Super Eagles since the start of the season, the...

Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast Lead Africa’s Economic Renaissance

IMF Highlights Strategic Reforms and Infrastructure Investments Driving Growth Amid Global Challenges In a significant shift in Africa’s economic landscape, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast have emerged as the continent’s...

Benin Launches €45 Million Solar Initiative to Power Thousands

West Africa is witnessing a transformative energy project as Benin prepares to construct four solar power plants that will supply clean electricity to approximately 50,000 households, marking the country’s first major independent renewable energy...