2026 World Cup: Full list of top scorers after round of 16
The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken another twist after the completion of the Round of 16, with Lionel Messi moving back to the top of the scoring charts following Argentina's dramatic comeback victory over Egypt.
UNICEF partners Akiode for basketball
The United Nations Children Education Fund, UNICEF have joined the Hope 4 Girls project being put together by Nigeria’s former female national team player, Mobolaji Akiode.
U-17 World Cup: Eaglets handed a tough draw
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets and defending champion of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Friday got a tough draw for the 2009 edition which incidentally is being hosted by the country in eight centres namely Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, Calabar, Kano, Enugu, Ijebu-Ode and Bauchi.
…Brazil to play in Lagos
Following a special request from the Local Organising Committee to FIFA, three-time champions Brazil have been given special status and will play at the Lagos Centre during this year’s FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
The South Americans have been seeded automatically as the top team in Group B.
Hosts Nigeria are the top seeds in Group A and will play in Abuja.
Eke advises Amodu to look inwards for players
The technical crew of the Super Eagles have been advised to look into the country’s Premier league and Professional division one league for local players to beef up the national team with.
Chukwu’s sack throws Enugu into confusion
The last may not have been heard about the sack of former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu, who was during the week fired by the board of Rangers International of Enugu.
