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FIFA World Cup

March 11, 2025

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle unveils squad for crucial ties against Rwanda, Zimbabwe 

Nigeria will confront group C leaders Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 before taking on Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, four days later.

Éric Chelle
February 28, 2025

NFF hails referees’ outstanding performance in FIFA test

Nigerian referees are now expected to officiate in the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup, said NFF.

NFF
December 11, 2024

FIFA picks Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

The tournament would be making a return to Africa following the 2010 edition hosted in South Africa.

World Cup
August 8, 2024
Isa Hayatou (Credit: BBC)
July 12, 2024

German brewery says Euro 2024 effect ‘flopped’ amid sobering sales

Veltins said the European Championship effect has flopped for breweries, as rainy weather and a change in drinking habits dampened sales despite Germany hosting the games. 

Football fans drinking alcohol
April 25, 2024

FIFA announces multi-year partnership with Saudi-owned oil company Aramco 

The deal with Saudi Arabia-owned Aramco is in effect until 2027, covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and the Women’s World Cup the following year.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
February 23, 2024

Nigeria, Argentina match moved from China to U.S. after Messi’s no-show in Hong Kong

“The team led by Lionel Scaloni will play against El Salvador and Nigeria on the tour of the United States in March,” said Argentina.

Messi sitting in dugout
November 16, 2023

Super Eagles battle Lesotho today as 2026 W’Cup journey begins

The match holds at 5pm at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Super Eagles pose for a group photograph
October 19, 2023

AFCON/World Cup: Dissatisfied fans ask Super Eagles to play better

Football fans in Abuja have urged the Super Eagles and their crew to step up their game ahead of the 2023 AFCON and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Super Eagles pose for a group photograph
August 25, 2023

FIFA Rankings: Super Falcons move eight spots, now 32nd in world

Super Falcons previously ranked 40th in the rankings released in June before the World Cup.

Super Falcons in training