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Joseph Yobo, the ex-captain of the Super Eagles, has encouraged Nigerians not to lose faith in the national team’s prospects for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even though they currently find themselves in a difficult spot within the qualifiers. At the side event during the William Troost-Ekong Charity Match at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, Yobo emphasized that the competition remains intense and urged supporters to keep backing the squad. Currently, Nigeria ranks fourth in Group C of the CAF World Cup qualifiers, having accumulated seven points out of six matches—a full six points behind group leaders South Africa, which lead the table with 13 points. Given that only four games remain, the Super Eagles have to secure victories in every match left to realistically hope for qualification to the event set to occur in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It’s a challenging environment, yet there’s still hope," Yobo stated. "We have face...

Super Eagles icons Odion Ighalo and Obafemi Martins were seen enjoying "Soyoyo," a popular track by Apala maestro Musiliu Ishola, at the club. During their times with the Nigerian men’s senior football team, the pair netted a combined total of 34 goals. At the star-filled #PlayForPurpose charity match in Lagos on June 22, both participants reconnecteda Odion Ighalo reconnects with Obafemi Martins following the 2024/25 football season. Following his 36th birthday, the Al-Wehda team captain has been enjoying valuable moments with his mother and dear ones, whereas Inter Milan’s skipper Obafemi Martins chose to spend his time with Nigeria’s present footballers. Ighalo and Martins were part of Team White at the star-studded #PlayForPurpose charity game held in Lagos. The ex-Watford player, recognized for his modesty, served as a leading forward when 'Obagoal' functioned from the sidelines, using his speed, nimbleness, an...

The former Manchester United midfield player Paul Pogba is poised to return through a move to Monaco – however, might he be able to participate in the 2026 World Cup? World Cup ? Pogba, who has scarcely featured over three seasons since leaving Old Trafford, is not alone as a previous top-tier star aiming to reclaim his form and demonstrate to global soccer what was missed before the upcoming summer tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. These five renowned footballers are ones we hope will come back for the World Cup. Paul Pogba When France won the World Cup in 2018, one of their standout performers was Paul Pogba. It’s surprising that apart from winning the smaller Nations League title with his country in 2021, he hasn't added significantly more major trophies over the past seven years. However, let's consider Manchester United. Trapped in the midst of turmoil at one of Europe's most problematic and underachieving clubs, Pogba...

The regional adversaries Thailand and Vietnam are set to face each other in the championship final of the Asean U19 Girls' Championship 2025 on Wednesday. After blanking out Indonesia with a 4-0 victory in the semifinals at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam advanced to the finals. In the same venue, Thailand secured their place by defeating Myanmar 5-1. The Thailand U19 women's team coach, Nuengrutai Srathongwian, stated at a pre-game press briefing on Tuesday: “We are prepared for the finale.” I'm pleased that we don’t have any injury concerns, and I believe this game will provide invaluable experience for our players when they go up against Vietnam, who stand out as both the toughest and most seasoned squad in the competition. This will pose a tough challenge for our players, but winning this game would represent significant progress for the team. "I think Vietnam will also be well-prepared for the game. Whether we...

Julius Yego/ FILE The 2016 Olympic javelin silver medallist Julius Yego is fired up ahead of Friday’s Paris Diamond League, hoping to extend his winning form after back-to-back victories on Finnish soil. Yego kicked off his comeback at the Motonet GP in Finland on June 11, unleashing a season-high throw of 82.95 meters to secure victory. He led 2012 Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott, who managed 79.98m for second place and Finland’s Taneli Juutinen, who came third with a 78.24m throw. The 2015 world champion then followed it up with a show-stopping performance at the Turku Continental Tour meet on Tuesday night. He improved his season best mark to 83.08m in a dramatic finale to edge out Poland’s Cyprian Mrzyglod (82.90m) and home favourite Toni Keranen (81.96m). Yego’s return to form comes after a rocky start to his 2025 season. He started off with a ninth-place performance at the Doha Diamond League in May, achieving a dist...

Trent Alexander-Arnold made his first appearance for Real Madrid in a 1-1 tie against Al-Hilal. The ex-Liverpool defender maintained that he believes he made the correct choice. Catch all the Club World Cup matches for free on DAZN. Sign up now! Trent Alexander-Arnold has disclosed that he has been studying Spanish for "a few months" following his first appearance for Real Madrid in the Club World Cup . The England stars departed leaving behind devoted supporters from his previous team Liverpool astonished when he spoke to his family, friends, and the press in flawless Spanish at his presentation as a Madrid player last week. After a difficult maiden appearance for Los Blancos , the right-back was asked about his linguistic talents by various outlets and he revealed that he had been learning Spanish in anticipation of the move to Madrid. I have been studying Spanish for several months," he said to DAZN. "O...

As they prepare for their upcoming Club World Cup match, Luis Enrique was straightforward: against Botafogo, PSG aims to assert themselves and continue gaining traction. The ambitious Spanish manager did not mince words: "Our objective is constant progress." No Complacency Following Champions League Success Straight from their victory in the Champions League, Paris shows no signs of slowing down. "While it feels good to receive accolades, our aim is to surpass them," Enrique stated, determined to elevate his team's performance even higher. He stressed that each game presents an opportunity for development, even when facing lesser-known opponents. Botafogo Taken Seriously Enrique cautioned against dismissing their Brazilian rivals, stating, "Botafogo boasts a rich legacy and will be highly motivated." He anticipates an intensely competitive game with possible surprises and is thus gearing up his squad appropriately. Encountering a d...