2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ Opponents Revealed
The draws for the 2026 World Cup qualifying round for African teams have been concluded. Naija News reports the draws were done on Thursday in...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Super Eagles to face Bafana Bafana as Indomitable Lions drawn with Cabo Verde
Nigeria senior national team will attempt to stage an instant return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 when it starts its campaign against South...
World Cup 2026 Qualification Draw: Nigeria face Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic, South Africa and Lesotho
The Super Eagles will slug it out with Bafana Bafana, the Squirrels, the Crocodiles, the Wasps as well as the Warriors in Group C Nigeria have...
Full draw of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The 2026 World Cup Qualifiers draw was conducted in Ivory Coast on Thursday. Zimbabwe were drawn in Group C along with neighbours South Africa,...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles avoid Ghana, to lock horns with South Africa, three others
The Super Eagles missed the last World Cup in Qatar, but they would be looking to right their wrongs this time The Super Eagles of Nigeria have...
BREAKING: 2026 WCQ; Super Eagles Drawn Against Rohr’s Benin Republic, South Africa
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C alongside South Africa, Benin Republic, Rwanda, Lesotho and Zimbabwe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
World Cup qualifying draw: Nigeria to face South Africa, Lesotho and Rwanda
The Super Eagles will slug it out with Bafana Bafana, the Squirrels, the Crocodiles, the Wasps as well as the Warriors in Group C Nigeria have...
BREAKING: Super Eagles tackle South Africa, Rohr’s Benin for 2026 World Cup ticket
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will have to go past Bafana Bafana of South Africa as well as Benin Republic, coached by former coach Gernot Rohr, to...
Tamara set to complete Bendel Insurance move
Ezekiel Tamara is on the verge of completing a move to Nigeria Premier League side, Bendel Insurance. Tamara will join Kelly Kester as one of the...
2026 World Cup qualifying draw: Super Eagles grouped with South Africa, Benin, 3 others
The Super Eagles  have been grouped in Group C of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers following the draw that took place on Thursday evening in...
Kester set to join Bendel Insurance on one-year deal
Kelly Kester is on the verge of finalising a move to Nigeria Premier League side, Bendel Insurance. The defensive midfielder turned down a contract...
Alex Iwobi Leads Everton Pre-season Switzerland Training Camp Trip
Super Eagles of Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi is among a host of first-team stars heading to Switzerland for the club’s pre-season training...
Correction Boys, Benue Buffaloes Shock Ex Champions on Day 8 of Ardova Handball Premier League
6 total views, 6 views today By Our Correspondent Newcomers, Correction Boys and Benue Buffaloes were the giant killers as they defeated...
Correction Boys, Benue Buffaloes Turn Giant Killers On Day 8 Of Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 Phase 1
Correction Boys and Benue Buffaloes were the giant killers as they defeated defending champion Kano Pillars and former champion Safety Shooters...
Tojemarine Ends Kano Pillars Winning Run On Day 5 Of Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 Phase 1
Tojemarine Academy continued their superlative performance in the Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 as they ended over two years winning streak...
Lagos teams shine at Ardova Handball Premier League
Lagos teams were at their best, yesterday, as they defeated formidable opponents to better their chances in the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier...
Son of former Rangers star being chased by THREE Scottish clubs amid transfer scramble for his signature
ST MIRREN, Livingston and Dundee United have all joined the chase for Aaron Pressley.
The striker — son of former Rangers, Hearts and Celtic...
Sheffield United want Benin international to bolster attack – Already has good PL experience
To say that Steve Mounié’s initial spell in English football didn’t go to plan would be correct, as the striker’s time at Huddersfield could have...
Handball: Niger United Coach, Adebayo Blames Missed Opportunities For Draw Against Kano Pillars
Yekini Adebayo, the coach of Niger United, expressed disappointment with his team’s draw against Kano Pillars in the ongoing Ardova Handball...
Ardova League: Abdulwahab hero as Pillars still unbeaten
Goalkeeper Ismaila Abdulwahab was the hero of matchday 3, as he ensured Kano Pillars remained unbeaten at the 2023 Ardova Handball Premier League...
Kano Pillars Escape With Draw Against Niger United On Day 3 Of Ardova Handball Premier League 2023
Kano Pillars and Niger United played an explosive draw game on day 3 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 phase 1 on Tuesday in Benin City,...
Ardova Handball Premier League 2023:Kano Pillars Escape With Draw Against Niger United On Day 3
24 total views, 24 views today By Our Correspondent Kano Pillars and Niger United played an explosive draw game on day 3 of the Ardova Handball...
Adebayo blames missed chances for Niger United, Pillars draw
Niger United coach, Yekini Adebayo, has blamed his team’s draw with Kano Pillars on missed opportunities by his players, noting that his team had...
Ardova League: Pillars and Safety Shooters survive scares
Kano Pillars HC and Safety Shooters narrowly survived shocking results on Matchday 2 of the ongoing 2023 Ardova Handball Premier League in Benin,...
Ardova Handball Premiership: Kano Pillars, Safety Babes Begin Title Defence With Opening Victories
Both defending champions of the 2023 Ardova Handball Premier League, Kano Pillars (men) and FRSC Safety Babes of Abuja (women) commenced the...
Kano Pillars, Safety Babes Begin Title Defence On Good Note On Day 1 Of Ardova Handball Premier League 2023
Defending champion Kano Pillars began the defense of their title with a well deserved victory as they defeated Rima Strikers on day 1 of the Ardova...
Five players nominated for Bendel Insurance Young Player award
Bendel Insurance have unveiled their nominees for the Young Player of the Season award. Ini-Obong Okon, Agbama Efe, Vincent Augustus, Meelubari...
2026 World Cup Draw: Super Eagles Placed In Pot One
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Pot one ahead of the African draws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The competition will be co-hosted...
Kenya drops five places in latest men’s FIFA world rankings
Kenya dropped to position 105 in the latest FIFA (International Federation of Football Association) men's world rankings released on June 29, 2023....
My experience of voodoo in African football – Ex-Super Eagles coach Rohr
Former Super Eagles manager and current coach of the Benin national football team, Gernot Rohr, has spoken about some of his bizarre experiences as...
Rohr: How I Earlier Avoided Super Eagles Sack, Confrontation With Sports Minister
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed that he could have been sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if he had stop the...
Rohr: I Could Have Been Sacked As Eagles Coach Before Now
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed that he could have been sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if he had stop the...
Bendel Insurance Will Get Better Next Season — Odigie
Nigeria Federation Cup winners Bendel Insurance FC of Benin City have promised to return to the drawing board with a view of doing very well in...
From the streets of Benin to Brentford: Super Eagles star shares his Emotional story
Benin boy to the core, from the streets to Sagamu, to Denmark, to England, Frank Onyeka shares the grit behind the success we see today… Brentford...
Serie A clubs to beat AC Milan to Flying Eagles striker?
Genoa and Cagliari are now among several Serie A clubs who plan to move ahead of AC Milan to sign former Flying Eagles striker Chukwubuikem...
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Quashes Transfer Rumors, Assures Fans of Taofeek Malomo’s Stay
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan has assured their devoted fans that talented midfielder Taofeek Malomo will not be leaving the team....
NAIJA SUPER 8 Playoffs: Insurance FC Ini-Obong Makes Headline With Tourney Best Goal
The maiden NAIJA SUPER 8 Playoffs have been concluded at the Eket stadium in Akwa Ibom state with Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin narrowly...
Shooting Stars Assure Fans On Malomo’s Stay
The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, has assured the teeming fans of the club that mercurial midfielder, Taofeek Malomo...
Teranga Lions, New Challenge For Super Eagles! –Odegbami
An event last week is nudging me back to a subject I have avoided for a long time in my sports discourse - Nigerian football.
Teranga Lions...
Federation Cup: NFSC congratulates Insurance, Edo State government on victory
Nigeria’s foremost fans group, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), has congratulated Bendel Insurance of Benin, for winning the 2023...
Insurance snatch Kester from under Rivers United’s nose
Rivers United’s attempt to sign Kelly Kester has been thwarted by Bendel Insurance after the Benin Arsenals put up a package that met the demands...
Ikpea hails Insurance, Edo over FA Cup victory
Nigeria’s foremost fans group, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), has congratulated Bendel Insurance of Benin, for winning the 2023...
NFSC Congratulates Champions Bendel Insurance, State Government On Victory …Celebrates Gunners Supporters Club
Nigeria’s foremost fans group, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), has congratulated Bendel Insurance of Benin, for winning the 2023...
Exclusive: After Federation Cup Win, Unuanel Tips Bendel Insurance For NPL Title Next Season
Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel has expressed delight with Bendel Insurance win over Rangers in the final of the Federation Cup.
Recall...
Bendel Insurance FC Crowned 2023 FA Cup Champions After 1-0 Triumph Over Rangers… Grab Continental Ticket
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin has been crowned champions of the 2023 FA Cup after a 1-0 victory over traditional rivals Rangers...
Federation Cup: Insurance pip Rangers to emerge winners, 43 years after
Bendel Insurance are champions of the Federation Cup after beating seven time winners, Rangers International of Enugu by a lone goal at the...
Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance beats Enugu Rangers 1-0 to lift trophy
Bendel Insurance FC of Benin has won the 2023 Federation Cup with a lone-goal victory over Rangers International FC of Enugu.
The post Federation...
Bendel Insurance defeat Rangers to emerge winners of Federation Cup
Bendel Insurance defeated Enugu Rangers 1-0 on Thursday evening to win the 2023 Nigeria Federation Cup. Imade Osehenkhoe scored from the spot, the...
At last, Insurance lifts silverware, beats Ranger in FA Cup final
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Bendel Insurance of Benin have been crowned champions of the 2023 edition of the NFF/Tingo FA cup, thereby booking a place...
Bendel Insurance’s 43-year wait ends: Imade’s decider propels Benin Arsenal to Federation Cup glory
Bendel Insurance have clinched the prestigious Federation Cup title after defeating 10-man Rangers 1-0 in a thrilling showdown at Asaba’s Stephen...
Bendel Insurance pip Enugu Rangers to claim Federation Cup title
Bendel Insurance claimed the 2023 Federation Cup with a 1-0 win over Enugu Rangers at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, handing the Benin Arsenal...
Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance Pip 10-Man Rangers, Win First Title In 43 Years
Imade Osehenkhoe scored from the spot as Bendel Insurance defeated 10-man Rangers 1-0 to win the 2023 Nigeria Federation Cup.
The Benin Arsenals...
Bendel Insurance shoot down Rangers to be crowned 2023 Nigeria federations Cup champions
Bendel Insurance of Benin have been crowned 2023 Tingo Nigeria Federations Cup Champions following a 1-0 win over Enugu Rangers International in...
Federation Cup 2023: Maikaba Optimistic Of Rangers’ Victory In Asaba
LAGOS – Coach Abdul Maikaba, the Technical Adviser for Rangers International FC of Enugu, is optimistic of leading his wards to victory going into...
Bendel Insurance Vs Rangers: Federation Cup final Match Preview
Bendel Insurance of Benin will face Enugu Rangers International in the final match of the 2023 Tingo Nigeria Federation Cup today Wednesday June...
Nwachukwu boastful Insurance will beat Rangers in Federation Cup final
Bendel Insurance midfielder Divine Nwachukwu is confident his side will come out victorious in the Federation Cup final against Rangers today....
Federation Cup: Rangers face off with Insurance in Benin
Seven time FA Cup winners, Rangers International of Enugu will face off with old rivals, Bendel Insurance in the finals of the 2023 edition of the...
Federation Cup Final: Rangers, Insurance Light Up Asaba
The grand finale of this year’s NFF-TINGO Federation Cup men and women competitions will take place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on...
Brazil v Senegal: Bet £10 and get £10 in free bet builders with Betfair
Brazil and Senegal go head to head in a friendly in Portugal on Tuesday night, played at Sporting Lisbon’s Estadio Jose Alvalade.
And you can get...
Benin-Senegal match leaves two dead, more injured
Two people have been killed and 10 injured as fans flock to a football match against Senegal at a stadium in Benin.
Benin vs Senegal 1-1: Witnesses tell of the stampede that left two dead
Another tragedy at Cotonou's Stade Général Mathieu-Kérékou. At least two people were killed and several injured in a stampede during the...
Africa: Benin Hold Champions Senegal in TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Qualifier
[CAF] Benin managed to hold reigning African champions, Senegal, to a 1-1 draw in a highly anticipated clash at the Stade de l'Amitié in Cotonou in...
Benin hold champions Senegal in 2023 Afcon qualifier in Cotonou
Benin managed to hold reigning African champions, Senegal, to a 1-1 draw in a highly anticipated clash at the Stade de l’Amitié in Cotonou in their...
Preview: Benin vs. Senegal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Benin and Senegal, including predictions, team news and possible...
'We saw what Guinea-Bissau did to us' - Osimhen warns against complacency v Sierra LeoneÂ
Victor Osimhen has warned his Super Eagles teammates to take nothing for granted when they face Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations...
Chukwueze Picks Worst Game Ever
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze recalled the game between Nigeria and Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin as the worse...
2023 AFCONQ: Leone Stars Will Make Things Difficult For Super Eagles — Peseiro
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro is expecting a difficult test against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
The three-time African champions will...
Rivers United defender, Duru picks toughest opponent
Rivers United defender, Ebube Duru has considered Bendel Insurance as the toughest opponent he faced in the just concluded Nigeria Premier League...
Training with Super Eagles top stars big motivation – Nwachukwu
Bendel Insurance midfielder, Divine Nwachukwu has revealed that training with Super Eagles top stars is a big motivation for him. Nwachukwu was...
Bendel Insurance Keep Continental Hope Alive, Focus On FA Cup Final After Championship Playoff
As the hope of securing continental ticket through the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) championship playoffs is dashed after suffering a 1-0...
Bendel Insurance Keep Continental Hope Alive, Focus On FA Cup Final After Super Six
As the hope of securing a continental ticket through the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) championship playoffs is dashed after suffering a...
NPFL Super Six: Rivers United End Bendel Insurance Unbeaten Run
Bendel Insurance unbeaten run finally came to an end after they lost 2-1 to league champions Rivers United, on match-day four of the NPL Super Six...
NPFL play-offs: Rivers United end Insurance unbeaten run
By Emma Njoku Defending champions, Rivers United of Port Harcourt, yesterday, ended the unbeaten run of Bendel Insurance of Benin in the current...
NPFL Championship Playoffs : Bendel Insurance Surrender To Defending Champions Rivers After 21 Match Unbeaten
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin,today showed courage and resilience but surrendered all three points,losing 2-1 to Nigeria Premier Football...
NPL Playoffs: Rivers United’s Onoja hails Insurance unbeaten streak
Rivers United midfielder Joseph Onoja, is full of praise for Bendel Insurance for achieving a historic feat in the Nigeria Premier League. The...
Rivers United Upset Bendel Insurance’s 26-Game Unbeaten Streak In NPFL Super Six Clash
June 09, (THEWILL) – Rivers United, defending champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League, put an end to Bendel Insurance’s impressive 26-game...
NPL Playoffs: How we beat Bendel Insurance – Rivers United boss Eguma
Rivers United manager Stanley Eguma has revealed that his team’s victory against Bendel Insurance was planned. The Pride of Rivers defeated Bendel...
NPL Playoffs:Super Eagles Invitee Nwachukwu Scores As Rivers United End Insurance Unbeaten Run
Bendel Insurance unbeaten run finally came to an end after they lost 2-1 to league champions Rivers United, on match-day four of the NPL Super Six...
Federation Cup: NFF Announces New Date For Final
The Grand Finale of this year’s NFF-Tingo Federation Cup Competition slated for the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba has now been moved to Wednesday,...
Odigie unhappy with Bendel Insurance super six winless run
Bendel Insurance head coach, Monday Odigie, is disappointed with his team after their 1-1 draw against Enyimba at the ongoing Nigeria Premier...
Wasteful Bendel Insurance drop yet another point against Enyimba
Bendel Insurance continue their winless run in the Nigeria Professional Football League Championship play-off, forcing Enyimba to a 1-1 draw at the...
Stephen Keshi Stadium To Host Federation Cup Final
The Grand Finale of this year’s NFF-Tingo Federation Cup Competition will take place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Thursday, 15th June...
NPL Playoffs: Sunshine, Insurance, Remo Stars, Lobi Target First Win
Bendel Insurance will look to record their first win in the Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs when take on Enyimba on Wednesday.
The Benin...
Niger college wins foundation Gold cup as soccer tourney ends in Benin
…As Convener faults official conduct.at the tournament By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The fifth edition of Gregory Imafidon Foundation, soccer tourney for...
NPFL Championship Playoffs: Bendel Insurance Forced To 1-1 Draw, Extend Unbeaten Run To 20
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin were on Monday, June 5,2023 forced to 1-1 draw by Sunshine Stars of Akure in their second match of the...
Bendel Insurance banking on tactical discipline for Super Six success
Bendel Insurance manager, Monday Odigie, has revealed that his team’s tactical discipline will be vital during their Nigeria Premier League Super...
Unbeaten Insurance of Benin to face Rangers in Federation Cup final
Bendel Insurance will compete in the final of this year’s Federation Cup, after edging Warri Wolves in the semi-final. In the semi-final concluded...
Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance extend unbeaten run, face Rangers in final
The Benin Arsenal are unbeaten in 23 games this season, both in the Nigeria Professional Football League and in the Federation Cup.
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Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance to face Rangers in epic final
High-riding Bendel Insurance Fc of Benin will face six- time winners Rangers International of Enugu in what promises to be titanic 2023 Federation...