Nigeria and South Africa played a 1-1 draw in their crucial World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday night. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored his second goal for Nigeria to cancel out a fine Themba Zwane opener as the Super Eagles failed to soar past the visitors despite a remarkable second … The post Nigeria 1-1 South Africa: Bafana Bafana hold Super Eagles in Uyo appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Eddie Hearn, the boxing promoter for Anthony Joshua, has confirmed that the British heavyweight is set to face either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk, provided he overcomes his upcoming challenge against Daniel Dubois. This anticipated sequence of bouts sets the stage for a potential heavyweight unification match in the near future. Joshua is slated to … The post Eddie Hearn confirms Anthony Joshua’s next fight: Dubois first, then Fury or Usyk appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Benin secured a surprising 1-0 victory against Rwanda in their CAF 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Thursday evening. The result means that Benin and Rwanda are now tied with four points at the top of their group, with three matches played. As the match got underway in the Ivory … The post Benin Republic grab first win, shock Rwanda in World Cup Qualifier appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

149th-ranked Lesotho achieved a remarkable 2-0 victory over the Brave Warriors of Zimbabwe, placing them at the top of Group C in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This puts them ahead of favorites Super Eagles of Nigeria and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The match took place at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, South … The post Lesotho dares Super Eagles, tops Group after 2-0 win against Zimbabwe appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

The exclusion of Jack Grealish from England’s Euro 2024 squad has sent ripples through the national team, sparking a mix of shock, anger, and disappointment among players and fans alike. Gareth Southgate’s decision to omit the Manchester City star has raised eyebrows and questions about the rationale behind it. Grealish, who played a crucial role … The post Shockwaves in England camp as Southgate drops Grealish for Euro 2024 appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has hinted at the possibility of competing in the 2026 World Cup, despite being 39 years old when the tournament takes place. Messi, who led Argentina to their third World Cup title in Qatar in 2022, had previously announced that it would be his last World Cup. However, he is now … The post Messi lists what will make him play another World Cup appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo, a player eligible for the Super Eagles, marking their first major acquisition of the summer transfer window. The Blues secured the services of the Fulham defender after expressing strong interest. Adarabioyo joined Fulham in 2020 and quickly established himself as a key player in Marco Silva’s … The post Chelsea confirm signing of Tosin Adarabioyo as first major transfer appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa have arrived in Uyo for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The South African contingent did not have an easy journey to Uyo, where they will play the matchday three fixture. According to updates from the traveling South Africans, their journey was … The post South Africa arrive Uyo for Super Eagles clash appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Finidi George, appointed head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles in May 2024, is facing setback as his first assistant, Daniel Amokachi, seems unlikely to join the team. Amokachi, along with other crew members, was named shortly after George’s appointment, but he’s currently absent from Uyo, where the team is preparing for their first official assignment. … The post Daniel Amokachi absent as Nigeria prepare for South Africa game appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Kano Pillars have secured their place in the semi-finals of this year’s President Federation Cup, following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over fellow Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Sunshine Stars. The match, took place in Abuja on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 and ended in a 1-1 regulation time draw before Kano Pillars triumphed 5-4 … The post Kano Pillars edge out Sunshine Stars in thrilling President Federation Cup quarter-final appeared first on SportsRation ..read more