By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Blackburn Rovers forward Dapo Afolayan has reiterated his desire to represent Nigeria at senior international level, expressing hope of earning a long-awaited call-up to the Super Eagles, Prompt News Online reports. The 29-year-old London-born striker is eligible to play for Nigeria through his Nigerian parents. Although he has represented England C once, that appearance does not tie him to the Three Lions at senior international level, leaving him eligible to switch allegiance to Nigeria. Afolayan has previously come close to earning a Super Eagles invitation and remains hopeful of getting another opportunity before the end of…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles have been handed a second-round clash against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, Prompt News Online reports. DR Congo advanced after overcoming Mauritania 2-1 on aggregate in the opening round. The Leopards went down 1-0 in the first leg in Nouakchott but bounced back strongly at home, claiming a 2-0 victory in the return leg to overturn the deficit. Mabete and Candidat Mapendo scored the decisive goals for Guy Bukasa’s side as DR Congo secured their passage to the next round. The first…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Galatasaray club Doctor Yener İnce has provided a fitness update on Victor Osimhen ahead of the team’s Turkish Super Lig encounter Kasımpaşa, Prompt News Online reports. Osimhen has missed Galatasaray’s last three games across all competitions due to injury. The Nigeria international sustained the injury during Galatasaray’s 3-2 victory at Istanbul Başakşehir last month. The injury also forced the striker to miss Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Galatasaray will host Kasımpaşa at the RAMS Park on Friday, with Osimhen expected to make his return from injury. İnce however failed to…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Prompt News Online reports. The Nigerian contingent touched down in Casablanca at 10:16 a.m. local time and headed to the Ibis Hotel, where the team will settle in and begin its final preparations for the tournament. Head coach Akeem Busari had earlier unveiled his 21-player squad for the competition, with the Flamingos now focused on delivering a strong performance on the global stage. Nigeria have been placed in Group B alongside Poland, Puerto Rico and North Korea. The…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking released on Wednesday, Prompt News Online reports. The Nigerian side, who were ranked 26th in the previous edition, also slipped two places in Africa, moving from fourth to sixth. Eric Chelle’s team now trail Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire in the continental ranking. The drop comes after the Super Eagles recorded mixed results in their last three international fixtures. Nigeria opened the run with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar but were subsequently beaten 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau. They ended…
The Confederation of African Football ,CAF, has appointed a team of Rwandan officials for the first leg of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixture between Comoros and Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Rwandan referee Henriette Byukusenge will serve as the centre referee, with compatriots Sandrine Murangwa and Regine Mukayiranga appointed as first and second assistant referees, respectively. Another Rwandan, Aline Umutoni, will serve as the fourth official. Namibia’s Fransiska Katjaimo has been appointed referee assessor, while Burkina Faso’s Oumou Sy will serve as the match commissioner. The first-leg encounter is scheduled for Friday at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. The…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and dependable defender Michelle Alozie have arrived at the Super Falcons’ camp in Ijebu Ode ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixture against Comoros. Also joining the team are midfielder Jennifer Echegini and forward Folashade Ijamilusi, bringing the number of players in camp to 22. Only four players—Comfort Erhabor, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa and Uchenna Kanu—are still expected to join the squad. The Super Falcons will continue their preparations with another training session at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, tonight. Meanwhile, the Comoros senior women’s national team…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Super Eagles staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to secure a 3-3 draw against Russia in an entertaining international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday evening. Nigeria made a bright start and took the lead in the 10th minute through Kelechi Iheanacho. The forward produced a superb 21-yard strike after being set up by Abdullahi Bewene to give Eric Chelle’s side an early advantage. Russia responded in the 30th minute when Lechi Sadulaev found the equaliser, before Matvey Kislyak completed the hosts’ comeback shortly before half-time to put Russia 2-1 ahead.…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Super Falcons are stepping up preparations for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifier against Comoros, with 18 players now in camp in Ijebu Ode, Prompt News Online reports. Toni Payne, Christy Ucheibe, and Janet Akekoromowei are the latest players to arrive as the squad continues to take shape ahead of the crucial encounter. Fourteen players participated in the team’s opening training session on Monday evening. The Falcons will return to training tonight at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode. The first 15 minutes of the session will be open to the media and members…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has named a 25-man squad for the WAFU B U-17 Championship. Five-time world champions Nigeria have been drawn in Group B alongside Niger Republic and hosts Burkina Faso in the regional championship, which serves as a qualifying tournament for next year’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Group A features Ghana, Togo and Benin Republic, who will battle for a place in the knockout stages. Uwejamomere’s squad comprises three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and seven forwards. The Eaglets are scheduled to depart Nigeria on Tuesday morning and will…