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Arda Güler delivered the decisive goal in Turkey’s thrilling 4-2 win over Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday. The 18-year-old Real Madrid midfielder was instrumental throughout the match, playing 89 minutes and sealing the victory with a close-range goal in the 88th minute after Iceland’s defense fumbled. Güler took a game-high six shots,…
LOS ANGELES — Mark Vientos delivered a crucial moment in the National League Championship Series, crushing a grand slam that helped propel the Mets to an early 6-0 lead over the Dodgers in Game 2 at Dodger Stadium. Vientos, who had struggled in his previous at-bats, bounced back emphatically. After going hitless with three strikeouts…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has initiated an investigation into the distressing ordeal experienced by Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, at a Libyan airport. The incident, which left the team stranded for hours under harsh conditions, has drawn significant attention from CAF, which described the events as “deeply troubling.” CAF confirmed its…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Director of Communications, Dr. Ademola Olajire, has provided a detailed account of the Super Eagles’ harrowing experience during their trip to Libya for a 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier. Here is the point-by-point breakdown:
Italy produced an emphatic 4-1 victory over Israel in the Nations League, with Giovanni Di Lorenzo stealing the show by netting twice, alongside goals from Mateo Retegui and Davide Frattesi. The win saw the Azzurri return to the top of their group. After a 2-2 draw with Belgium in their previous match, which ended their…
The Super Eagles have landed at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State after their challenging experience in Libya, where they were preparing for the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier. The Super Eagles, who left Nigeria on Sunday, faced unexpected travel disruptions as their flight was diverted to a remote airport, necessitating an…
Reasons for Resignation In a noteworthy development following the controversy surrounding the treatment of the Super Eagles in Libya, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, the President of the Libyan Football Federation, has announced his resignation. This decision comes amid growing criticism of the national team’s management, particularly after their lackluster performance against Nigeria in the Africa Cup of…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rejected claims made by Libya’s national team captain, Faisal Al-Badri, regarding poor treatment upon their arrival in Nigeria for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The NFF asserts that the confusion surrounding the travel plans stems from miscommunication on the part of the Libyan Football Federation (LFF)….
The Nigerian government has summoned Libya’s Chargé d’Affaires to address the troubling experience faced by the Super Eagles, who were left stranded for over 12 hours upon their arrival in Libya for an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar confirmed the diplomatic action, highlighting the urgency of resolving the…
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has taken to her official X account on Monday to respond after Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, declared that the team would not play their match against Libya due to poor treatment from the Libyan authorities. Troost-Ekong announced that the team had made the…
