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Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre regrets playing for Nigeria 🇳🇬.

She stated this in her official social media handle following a lot of controversies with corrupt officials of The Nigeria Football Federation.

"On this day in 2015, I made my debut for the England U19 national team and marked the occasion with my first international goal in a 3–1 victory over Iceland. 🇬🇧⚽

I was later invited to represent the England senior national team, but I turned down the opportunity because I wanted to represent Nigeria and honour my roots. It was a decision I made with pride and conviction.

Sadly, some corrupt Nigeria officials have made me to start regretting that decision . It’s painful when politics and personal interests stand in the way of players who are committed to serving their country.

Nevertheless, no matter the disappointment, Nigeria will always be home. It is what it is."

Have we so much domesticated corruption to the extent that no one could call the NFF to order for the interest of our football?

Oh Nigerian football fans, how do we stop this monster of a corruption in our football ⚽️?

Who's going to hold these monsters accountable, and how long should we allow this show of shame to continue 🤔?

Speak out and let's put a stop to this nonsense, once and for all...👇
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Thibaut Courtois: “I want to rest for a year without ANY Belgium matches, and then play the EURO qualifiers and the 2028 EURO."

“I don't know if Belgium will agree to this."

How can the firefighter says he wants to rest when his house is on 🔥?

But for the injury that forced Thibaut Courtois out against Spain, Belgium 🇧🇪 would have drag the game into extratime, and perhaps, won.

Is Thibaut the best goalkeeper Belgium has ever had?👇

Do you think Kylian Mbappe is right? 👇

Enugu Rangers International clears the air why they didn't sign Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon.

Moses Simon still keeps animosity with the club for rejecting him then because he was from the Northern part of Nigeria:

"An Igbo guy who came and trained for just one week was given a professional contract, and I was told it was because I am from the North."

Simon may not be telling the whole truth, but he may also not be very far from the truth. Tribalism runs in our veins in Nigeria 🇳🇬.

Whether Simon is telling the truth or not, every clubs should try and maintain professionalism and recruit players based on merit and aspirations of the club rather than on ethnicity.

Over to you parliamentarians... ⚖️

What's your final decision on this Moses Simon's accusation of Enugu Rangers International of being a TRIBAL BIGOT?

And your advise to all our local clubs and the Nigeria Super Eagles handlers. 👇🇳🇬

Full-time: Spain 🇪🇸 2-1 🇧🇪 Belgium

: Congratulations to Benjamin Fredrick as he signs a 4-year deal with Brentford, and an option for another year.

He is now promoted to the senior team for the 2026/27 season after spending last season on loan in Belgium with Dender FC.

The 21-year-old, who's a product of simoibenfc in Kaduna has this to say:

“It’s a great feeling. I’m happy and proud of myself, and my family are proud of me as well,

“The club has helped me a lot. When I came here, I was a little bit nervous and shy. I didn’t know how to do the basics because where I’m from is a little bit different to here."

Tell this boy Congratulations, joor! E no easy!

Congratulations to Benjamin Fredrick 👏

Let's be honest as Africans, in the quarter-final game:
France 🇫🇷 vs 🇲🇦 Morocco, who did you support to win?
Diaspora Africans or Morocco 🇲🇦 🤔?

AFRICA DIDN'T WIN THE WORLD CUP... BUT THE WORLD CAN NO LONGER IGNORE AFRICAN FOOTBALL.

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off, many doubted Africa.

You can go and ask Gennaro Gattuso...

By the end of the tournament, the continent had made history.

✅ 10 teams qualified.
✅ 9 teams reached the knockout stage.
✅ Morocco reached the quarter-finals.
✅ Egypt reached the Round of 16.

That isn't failure in my opinion. 🌼 🌸 🌻 🌹

That's progress.

But here's what caught my attention...

Everyone is talking about "Morocco" - and rightly so.

They were Africa's best team, earning "13 points," scoring "10 goals," and carrying our hopes to the quarter-finals.

Yet, if you watched every match, another team deserves more credit...

The Teranga Lions of Senegal 🇸🇳 scored 10 goals too!

Yes, they were eliminated in the Round of 32, but they attacked fearlessly, entertained millions, and pushed Belgium all the way in a thrilling 3-2 defeat.

Then there was...

🇨🇻 Cape Verde, one of Africa's smallest nations, proving that heart can compete with giants.

🇪🇬 Egypt, who came within touching distance of the quarter-finals before narrowly losing 3-2 to Argentina. They lost a golden opportunity to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. 😢

🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, statistically one of Africa's most balanced teams despite an early knockout exit.

One thing is now clear...

African football is no longer about one or two strong nations. The strength is spreading across the continent.

The World Cup trophy may still be out of reach...

But history tells us that every champion starts by believing they belong. Africa now belongs, whether anyone likes it or not.

Now, let's go back to business 🎯
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Who was Africa's MOST IMPRESSIVE team at the ?

Morocco 🇲🇦 for going the furthest?

Senegal 🇸🇳 for their fearless attacking football?

Egypt 🇪🇬 for exceeding expectations?

Cape Verde 🇨🇻 for shocking the world?

Or South Africa 🇿🇦 for qualifying from the Group stage for the first time ever?

Or another team?

Pick your teams and tell us WHY.
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Do you think an African country can win the FIFA World Cup on/before 2042, and who do you think will win it first for Africa 🌍?

Let's see if we're honest and sincere with ourselves ❤️

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Video Assistant Referees (VAR) have actually caused more controversies than what it intended to solve. Should abandon VAR and leave the games for the referee and their usual assistants?👇

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Please read the official statement from Morocco’s Sports Ministry and stop the hate where there's none.

We'll hit them hard where they fell short and also commend them where they did well.

That statement of "NOT REPRESENTING AFRICA" never came from the Sports Minister as stated in this official press release, and it's so accepted.

Thank you, Morocco 🇲🇦 for saving the face of Africa in the .