Former Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo died on Friday after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match, the Nigeria Football Federation announced.

Former Nigeria forward Eneramo dies during friendly game

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest edition ever with 48 teams, three host nations, and a global stage built for drama. Yet, for all the excitement, the tournament will be missing some of football’s traditional heavyweights. Five giants, five nations with pedigree, history and global fan bases, have failed to qualify.

Top five giants who will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup

 For a nation with the history, talent and global footballing presence of the Super Eagles, missing out does not simply sting, it reshapes belief and forces a reckoning. 

Why Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Chippa United have confirmed the departure of Nigerian international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who has been released from the club following a mutual agreement.

Chippa drop Nwabali bombshell

Algerian players Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali have been banned for two and four matches respectively for their part in ugly scenes following a quarterfinal defeat to Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations.

Algeria's Zidane and Belghali banned over Nigeria AFCON scuffle

Nigeria extended its perfect record in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off, defeating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a goalless 90 minutes at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Saturday.

Nigeria stump Egypt on penalties to claim AFCON bronze

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has challenged his players to finish the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations strongly when they face Egypt in the third place playoff at the Mohammed V Stadium on Saturday, 17 January.

Chelle determined to bring home the bronze medal

Hosts Morocco kept their Africa Cup of Nations title dream alive after they beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in the semifinals at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Wednesday night.

Bounou the hero for Morocco in Afcon semifinal shootout

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Egypt v Nigeria | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

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Algeria v Nigeria | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

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Nigeria v Mozambique | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

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Nigeria v Tunisia | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

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Nigeria v Tanzania | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

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