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In the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, Nigeria has dropped to the 38th position, reflecting a challenging period for the Super Eagles on the international football stage. The team now has 1498.93 points, a significant decrease from their previous 1520.27 points. This decline marks a notable shift in the global football landscape, highlighting the […]

Ukraine’s head coach, Serhiy Rebrov, expressed profound disappointment following his team’s unexpected 3-0 defeat to Romania in their opening match at Euro 2024 on Monday. The result came as a shock to many, including Rebrov himself, who had not anticipated such a challenging start to the tournament. The match in Munich saw Ukraine facing setbacks

Belgium faced a shocking defeat at Euro 2024 on Monday when underdog Slovakia secured a 1-0 victory, thanks to a decisive goal from Ivan Schranz. This unexpected result was a major upset, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the tournament. Slovakia, led by Francesco Calzona, is ranked 45 places below Belgium in FIFA’s world rankings. Despite

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, has responded to Victor Osimhen’s recent outburst against assistant coach Finidi George. Osimhen’s public rant came after a social media report suggested that Finidi had questioned his commitment to the national team. In his response, Osimhen disrespected the coach and directed curses at fans, a move that has drawn

The Eagles have dropped from third to fourth place in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers without playing a match. This shift happened after Benin Republic secured a 1-0 victory over Rwanda in their third group game on Thursday. Benin, coached by former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, moved ahead of Nigeria and

The marital battle between Nigerian striker Olarenwaju Kayode and his estranged wife, Ezinne Kayode, has taken an ugly turn, with Ezinne demanding DNA tests for their three sons. This legal action was reported by Ultimateblog. In the midst of this paternity saga, Ezinne is furious and demands an immediate disclaimer from Olarenwaju, who allegedly claims

Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been recalled to the Super Eagles by head coach Finidi George. Okoye will replace Cyprus-based goalkeeper Francis Uzoho for the two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, which are scheduled for June 7 and 10 respectively, Ultimateblog.click reports. The Nigeria Football Federation released the 23-man

Manchester United’s current manager, Erik ten Hag, is banking on a significant win against Manchester City in the upcoming FA Cup final to possibly salvage his position and evade termination. This showdown marks the second consecutive season where Wembley hosts the prestigious Manchester derby clash in the FA Cup final. Last year, City emerged victorious

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a UEFA Europa League final, leading Atalanta to a stunning 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. This historic win ended the Bundesliga champions’ impressive 51-match unbeaten run in all competitions. Atalanta’s triumph marked their first-ever UEFA Europa League title and their first major

The Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Task Force, Harrison Jalla, has announced that the organization will send a “strongly worded” letter to the Chief of Army Staff. This action follows reports of former Super Eagles striker Uche Nwofor being mistreated by soldiers at Artillery Barracks 302 in Onitsha, Anambra State. Nwofor,