Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has paid a heartfelt tribute to Peter Rufai, Nigeria’s legendary goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 61. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Musa described Rufai as a “true giant of Nigerian football,” recalling
Thanni Biliaminu, Nigeria’s oldest surviving Federation Cup-winning captain, has been honoured in the newly released Road to Morocco documentary series, a reflective production that traces the Super Eagles’ journey in pursuit of a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Now 80, Biliaminu stands as a living link to the earliest chapters of Nigerian football.
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has issued a heartfelt yet firm warning to Nigeria-eligible players considering switching allegiance to represent the West African nation. Speaking in an interview with Punch, the AFCON 2023 MVP stressed that donning the iconic green-and-white jersey should never be a fallback option but a decision rooted in passion and
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite their current precarious position in the qualifying group. Nigeria, three-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions, sit fourth in their World Cup qualifying group, trailing behind key rivals with just four games left to play.
Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has advised Victor Osimhen to make a move to the English Premier League this summer if he hopes to remain at the top of world football. Speaking during an interview on Lagos Talks 91.3FM, Oliseh acknowledged Osimhen’s immense value to Nigerian football but stressed that the Napoli
In a dramatic twist that could significantly alter the landscape of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes, a senior official has revealed that FIFA will dock South Africa three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player in their March qualifier against Lesotho. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Score
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon is on the verge of a new chapter in his career after completing his medical ahead of a €7 million move to Ligue 1 newcomers Paris FC. The 29-year-old will reportedly sign a long-term deal that will see him earn €300,000 per month, making him one of the highest-paid players
Nigeria international Calvin Bassey has been crowned Fulham’s Player of the Season for the 2024–25 campaign, becoming the first Nigerian and the first African to win the prestigious individual accolade. Bassey, 24, was a defensive linchpin for Marco Silva’s side, delivering a string of commanding performances that helped Fulham secure a solid 11th-place finish in
Russia’s head coach Valery Karpin has downplayed the impact of Nigeria missing top stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, insisting that Friday’s international friendly in Moscow will be a stern test regardless. Friday’s encounter marks the first-ever meeting between the two nations on the football field, adding historical weight to the friendly. Speaking ahead of
Former Bafana Bafana winger Junior Khanye has delivered a scathing assessment of Nigeria international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, advising his former club Kaizer Chiefs against signing the Chippa United star. Nwabali has been consistently linked with a move to the Soweto giants since 2023 as a potential successor to veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune. However, the
