Nigeria vs Russia: List of invited Super Eagles players unavailable for friendly
The Super Eagles will be without seven players for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after injuries, club restrictions and a residence permit issue affected the squad.
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Man City sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias for £34m
Manchester City have completed the signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2 million.
‘Despised every moment’ – Frustrated Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round
Novak Djokovic has suffered a shock first-round exit at the 2026 US Open after losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in a gruelling five-set encounter at Flushing Meadows.
‘Nothing More to Give’: Lionel Messi retires from int’l football
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with the Argentina national team.
5 potential transfers to watch as deadline day looms
The summer transfer window is entering its deadline day, but the completion of Bradley Barcola’s blockbuster move to Liverpool has not ended the drama, with several high-profile deals still hanging in the balance.
Ex-int’l Obafemi Martins backs Seyi Tinubu for NFF presidency
Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, has expressed confidence in Seyi Tinubu’s leadership potential, suggesting that the Nigerian businessman could one day become president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.
