By Gbenga Oresanya That is fantastic news for Nigerian football. Victor Osimhen has indeed made the final three-man shortlist for the 2025 CAF African Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the final nominees on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Osimhen, who is the reigning title holder after winning the 2023 […]

By Gbenga Oresanya That is the heartbreaking and confirmed news for the Super Eagles and Nigerian fans. Nigeria’s dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been officially dashed after a dramatic loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in the African Playoff Final. The defeat means the Super Eagles will […]

By Gbenga Oresanya, That is a critical match for the Super Eagles! The playoff between Nigeria and Gabon is scheduled for today, Thursday, November 13, 2025. Here are the complete details for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff semi-final: Nigeria vs. Gabon Match Details Detail Information Competition 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CAF Playoff Semi-final) […]

By Gbenga Oresanya MOROCCO- The Nigerian Senior Men’s National Football Team, the Super Eagles, have officially intensified preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff semi-final clash against Gabon. As of Tuesday morning, 18 players out of the 24-man squad called up by Head Coach Eric Chelle have reported to the team’s camp […]

Credit: BBC Sport, Don’t be put off by Erling Haaland’s first blank in forever at Aston Villa last week – he is still the best FPL captain this week. Bournemouth have a good defence, but they are miles better at home. Nine of their 11 goals conceded have been on the road, so you can […]

By Nancy Okojie, Vinicius Jr’s frustrated reaction when he was substituted against Barcelona was not a sign of total rebellion or a hint at an immediate departure. It was, however, another reflection of a growing tension between the Brazilian star and his Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso – one that will need delicate management if […]

By Alex Howell, Arsenal reporter It is not hard to see why Arsenal are now many people’s favourites to win the Premier League this season. Take their results against Newcastle, West Ham, Fulham and Crystal Palace compared to those matches in the previous campaign. The Gunners have beaten all of them this time around, but […]

By Nancy Okojie, TLW Sport Journalist It was almost the perfect day for Real Madrid as Xabi Alonso’s side beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico to go five points clear at the top of La Liga. Jude Bellingham got his first league goal and assist of the season after a difficult few months recovering from shoulder […]

By Nancy Okojie, LUANDA, ANGOLA — The Nigerian Super Eagles’ journey home from South Africa was dramatically halted on Saturday evening when their chartered ValueJet aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, after its windshield cracked mid-air. The incident caused a brief period of panic but, thankfully, due to the swift […]

By Segun Adeyinka, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle remains optimistic about Nigeria’s chances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, following a crucial 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane. Goals from William Troost-Ekong and Jerome Akor Adams helped secure the win, keeping Nigeria in third place in Group C with 14 points, just behind […]