LAGOS MARCH 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another setback following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The Super Eagles had reignited their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda last Friday. However, against the Warriors on Tuesday, Eric…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Victor Osimhen was described as “a huge player” after marking his return for Napoli with a goal that gave the Italian champions a 1-1 draw with Barcelona and hope that a dreadful season might have reached a turning point. Nigeria forward Osimhen rolled home the leveller with 15 minutes left of the…
LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Super Eagles were expected to have a clear run to the second round from Group A of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, having been pooled alongside hosts, Cote d’Ivoire and minnows, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea Bissau. But the Nigerian side showed yesterday that making it out of the group would…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Egypt kept up their perfect start in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup but Nigeria dropped points once again. A goal in either half from former Aston Villa midfielder Trezeguet gave Egypt a 2-0 win over nine-man Sierra Leone. Meanwhile, Nigeria drew 1-1 away against Zimbabwe after Leicester City forward Kelechi…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria began the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a shaky note when they were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by minnows Lesotho. Lesotho had taken the lead in the 56th minute against the run of play in the Group C qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State…
LAGOS JULY 22D (NEWSRANGERS)-Every time Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala touched the ball against Canada, or was just in its vicinity, a deafening roar echoed around the stadium, the decibels only rising as the match went on. Charging through the middle of the Canadian defence, with Francisca Ordega flying down the wing on her left, the…