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    Patrick Kluivert’s stint as Indonesia coach is over after they “mutually” agreed to part ways Thursday following a failed bid to reach the World Cup.   Indonesia’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament in North America next year ended with defeats to Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the ...

    Portugal and Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, is on the verge of achieving a milestone no male footballer has ever reached: 1,000 career goals.   According to Sky Sports on Wednesday, following his recent brace against Hungary in the World Cup qualifiers, the Portuguese legend has now scored ...

    Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has condemned the violent conduct of Kano Pillars supporters who invaded the pitch and attacked players, match officials, and staff of Shooting Stars Sports Club following Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano State.   PUNCH ...

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived safely in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, following an unexpected delay to their flight from South Africa caused by a technical fault, PUNCH Online reports.   The team, who are preparing for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Tuesday, ...

    Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive after a narrow 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday, but the Super Eagles face a challenging path to qualification.   Nigeria sit third in Group C with 14 points despite their win. South Africa are second with ...

      The Super Eagles moved a step closer to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after edging Lesotho 2-1 on Friday in a match that could prove decisive for Nigeria’s campaign.   Troost Ekong gave Nigeria the perfect start in the 55th minute by converting a penalty following a ...

    All eyes are on the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, South Africa, on Friday as the Super Eagles lock horns with the Crocodiles of Lesotho in what promises to be a last-chance match for Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.   The Super Eagles were almost certain ...

      The Deputy Chair of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee, Amaju Pinnick, has described his appointment as a recognition of Nigeria’s growing influence in global sports governance.   In an interview with ARISE News on Thursday, Pinnick, a former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, expressed ...

      At least 17 Super Eagles players, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, as Nigeria intensifies preparations for Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Lesotho.   The players joined camp on Tuesday, a day after the technical ...

      Nigeria’s motorsport industry recorded a major milestone as Jamus Bashar Muhammad, popularly known as Jaybash, emerged victorious at the East Africa Drift Championship held in Kenya.   Representing Nigeria at the continental event, Jaybash delivered a remarkable performance that earned him First Position in the Pro Masters ...