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The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that it has initiated a probe into DR Congo’s use of ineligible players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a development that could reopen Nigeria’s path to the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. DR Congo eliminated Nigeria from the African play-offs in November after a 4–3…

Galatasaray cruised to a commanding 3–0 victory over Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena, with Victor Osimhen stealing the spotlight after scoring a hat-trick. The Super Eagle opened the scoresheet in the 59th minute of the game with a header. Osimhen converted from the spot in the 66th minute and completed the hat-trick 12 minutes later after…

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has arrived in Turkey to complete his permanent transfer to Galatasaray from Serie A side Napoli. Galatasaray announced Osimhen’s arrival in Turkey via a video posted on the club’s X account on Wednesday night. “VO in Istanbul,” the captioned the video. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano had earlier…

Galatasaray have rejected the new conditions set by Napoli for the deal on Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen. Napoli asked for €40 million plus €35 million to be paid by 2026 plus sell-on clause. Galatasaray want to pay €35 million by 2027 and refuse to include sell-on clause, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has reached an agreement on personal terms with Turkish giants Galatasaray, with a contract set to run until June 2028, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Monday. Osimhen has reportedly given his approval for a move to the Istanbul-based club, but the deal now rests on ongoing negotiations between…

Super Falcons of Nigeria on Sunday beat Tunisia 3-0 in their opening match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. The Super Falcons would open the scoring in the 3rd minute as a well-delivered free kick from Rinsola Babajide found Asisat Oshoala, who headed in the ball to give Nigeria the…