Gospel musician Nathaniel Bassey has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria the lead in the 75th minute, but Tawanda Chirewa equalized in the 90th minute at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The result has significantly impacted the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for next year’s tournament. Nigeria remains in fourth place with seven points, six behind South Africa, and one point behind both Rwanda and Benin Republic. Bassey took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration: “I’ve always said this, one of…
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Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has acknowledged that plans for a new stadium are currently facing challenges. Boehly explained that while the club is actively working on stadium plans, the situation is complicated, particularly due to Stamford Bridge’s location in the heart of London. Speaking to talkSPORT, Boehly said, “Inside of London it’s really complex. It’s not like we are building something in a rural environment. We have a lot of stakeholders to consider, and certainly, the Chelsea fan base is one of them.” He added, “Long-term, I think we’re going to build something new, and I think we’ll figure it…
The Super Eagles were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe, conceding late in the game. Here are the key lessons learned from the match. Victor Osimhen, who scored a brace in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Rwanda just a few days earlier, put Nigeria ahead with a header from a well-delivered cross by Ola Aina. However, Zimbabwe equalized through Tawanda Chirewa in the 90th minute, leaving Nigeria with only seven points after six matches. Their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup now seem increasingly slim. 1. No Victor Osimhen, No Party It’s clear that Osimhen is…
Manchester United have withdrawn from the race to sign Xavi Simons after RB Leipzig set an €80 million asking price for the 21-year-old midfielder. The hefty price tag has led the Premier League club to reassess their transfer plans. Simons, currently on loan at Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain, has been one of the standout young talents in European football, with his performances in the Bundesliga attracting attention from top clubs, including Manchester United. However, Leipzig’s steep valuation has made a move difficult to pursue. With plans to strengthen their midfield in the summer, United has decided to back away from…
Boxing legend George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76, his family confirmed on Friday night. “We are heartbroken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman St., who peacefully left us on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones,” read a statement on Foreman’s Instagram account. The family also requested privacy as they remember and honor the extraordinary life of a man they were blessed to call their own. Foreman, a two-time world heavyweight champion, also won an Olympic gold medal in 1968. He competed in two of the most iconic bouts…
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has predicted that Zimbabwe will put up a tough challenge against Nigeria when the two teams meet in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The Super Eagles will host Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday evening. Eric Chelle’s side come into the match after a 2-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, while Zimbabwe played out a 2-2 draw with Benin. At his post-match press conference, Rohr said: “The 2-2 draw is okay. In the first half, we were the better team, but they dominated the second…
Two former Nigeria internationals, John Mikel Obi and Celestine Babayaro, featured for Chelsea Legends on Saturday in a charity match against Liverpool Legends. Mikel Obi and Babayaro joined other former Blues stars such as Claude Makélélé, Florent Malouda, Ramires, Dennis Wise, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Liverpool Legends were managed by Sir Kenny Dalglish, who gave starting spots to Steven Gerrard, Sami Hyypiä, Ryan Babel, Dirk Kuyt, and Jerzy Dudek. However, it was Peter Crouch who grabbed the spotlight, scoring twice on his return to Anfield. Crouch opened the scoring early in the second half, heading in a superb cross from…
Rwanda’s head coach, Adel Amrouche, has stated that his team gifted the Super Eagles two goals in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Friday. The East Africans were defeated 2-0 by Nigeria at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, dropping to third place in Group C following the loss. Amrouche expressed his frustration with his team’s performance, saying they lacked fighting spirit throughout the match. “We gifted them two goals. Conceding a goal in the 10th minute forced me to change my game plan,” the Algerian coach told reporters in the post-match press conference. “My players lacked fighting spirit.…
Chelsea legend John Terry disagrees with current head coach Enzo Maresca’s assessment of Reece James’ best position. James has primarily played as a right-back or right wing-back throughout his career, occasionally filling in as a third wide centre-back when needed. His performances in those roles earned him recognition as one of the best in the world. However, a series of serious injuries have hindered the 25-year-old’s career. Now fully fit, James has been moved into central midfield by Maresca, who believes this is his best position. However, former Chelsea captain Terry, who played 717 games for the club over 19…
The Super Eagles players and coaching staff departed Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday morning, heading back to Nigeria. They are scheduled to arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, where they will face Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening, with their flight expected to land around 4 p.m. local time. The three-time African champions rekindled their 2026 World Cup qualifying hopes with a 2-0 victory over the Amavubi on Friday. Victor Osimhen netted a first-half brace, securing a win in Eric Chelle’s debut match as head coach. With this result, the Super Eagles move up to fourth place in Group C of the CAF qualifying…