Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted he is "concerned" about striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Slavia Prague. The Swedish forward, who found the net in Saturday's win over Burnley, was forced off in the second half and did not travel with the squad to the Czech capital. His return timeline remains uncertain.
The House of Representatives has set up a committee to probe the financial records of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) from 2015 to date, following the alleged misappropriation of financial grants to the tune of $25 million from the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated the Benin Republic's Cheetahs 4-0 in the pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifying match at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
 "Coach Eric Chelle has assured that the Super Eagles will give their utmost effort in Tuesday’s decisive Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Benin Republic. Currently sitting third in the group, Nigeria must secure a win in Uyo and hope South Africa drops points against Rwanda in Nelspruit to keep their qualification hopes alive. Group leaders Benin Republic, with 17 points, need only a draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium to reach their first-ever World Cup. South Africa, in second place with 15 points, will qualify if they beat Rwanda, unless Nigeria wins by at least two goals.")
Coach Eric Chelle has assured that the Super Eagles will give their utmost effort in Tuesday’s decisive Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Benin Republic. Currently sitting third in the group, Nigeria must secure a win in Uyo and hope South Africa drops points against Rwanda in Nelspruit to keep their qualification hopes alive. Group leaders Benin Republic, with 17 points, need only a draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium to reach their first-ever World Cup. South Africa, in second place with 15 points, will qualify if they beat Rwanda, unless Nigeria wins by at least two goals.
Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG’s) player, Ousmane Dembele, wins the top award at the 69th edition of the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, on Monday.
In a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, South Africa's Bafana Bafana will welcome the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Both teams are under pressure to produce a result as Group C reaches its peak. Nigeria is in dire need of a victory to maintain its hopes of qualifying for the World Cup, while South Africa wants to maintain its lead in the group.
