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France captain, Kylian Mbappe, is now five goals away from becoming the country’s all-time highest goal scorer. This comes after the Real Madrid forward led France to beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday. Three goals from Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin gave France the victory over Azerbaijan at Parc des Princes. However, according to Sporty TV, Mbappe’s goal against Azerbaijan means the former Paris Saint-Germain star is just five goals away from becoming France’s all-time highest goal scorer. Currently, former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is France’s all-time highest goal scorer with57…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reflected on his team’s hard-earned win over the Crocodiles of Lesotho. The three-time African champions scraped past Leslie Notsi’s side 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday nine encounter in Polokwane on Friday night. William Troost-Ekong and Jerome Akor Adams were on target for the Super Eagles in the game. The Super Eagles remain in third position in Group C with 14 points. Chelle said his players were under pressure to win the game. The Malian further stated that they will keep fighting to secure a place at the mundial. “Today,…

Sevilla striker, Akor Adams, joined an exclusive club with his debut goal for Nigeria, in the 2-1 win over Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Friday. Adams doubled the Super Eagles’ lead, finishing off Victor Osimhen’s pass in the second half. This comes days after the 25-year-old scored in the 4-1 win over Barcelona in LaLiga. His performances over the past months led to Eric Chelle calling up him to the national team. Adams repaid the faith after he found the back of the net after only 17 minutes on the pitch. With his goal against Lesotho,…

The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC) has secured a conviction against a former lawmaker, Hon. Shu’ibu Kashim Dila, for offences bordering on criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and cheating. Dila, who hails from Malam Madori Local Government Area, was sentenced by Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Ibrahim Aliyu of Chief Magistrate Court II, Dutse, following a six-month trial. According to a statement signed by the Director of Education and Public Relations of the Commission, Yusuf Suleiman, the case was instituted after one Aisha Yusuf of Hadejia Local Government lodged a complaint through her legal representatives on February 17, 2025.…

William Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles were made to work hard for their victory over Lesotho, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side defeated their hosts 2-1 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on Friday. The West Africans kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with win. Troost-Ekong also praised the Crocodiles for putting up a good fight. “I want to start by saying Lesotho played a great game. It was not easy to come here and win. I can understand their disappointment because they put up a good fight,” the defender told a press conference.…

Anger has continued to trail serving Senator Sadiq Umar’s comment on banditry in the Kwara North Senatorial District of the state. DAILY POST recalls that stakeholders and concerned citizens of Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas of the senatorial district had earlier lampooned the senator from Kwara North in the National Assembly over his comment on banditry activities in the area, describing him as a betrayer. Sadiq had claimed in his comment that “the security situation in the communities is being brought under control.” However, the stakeholders described the statement by the senator as “deeply shocking and completely disconnected from…

The decade long enmity between the Monarchs of Asaba and Oko Kingdoms in Oshimili South local government area of Delta State has been resolved by the Chairman of the Oshimili South local government area, Kelvin Obi. The prolonged legal battle between the Royal Majesties dates back to 2016 with a series of injunctions, judgments, appeals and cross appeals lasting for almost a decade. The Asagba of Asaba, HRM, Prof Epiphany Azinge, and HRM Osita Onwuka 1, Akor of Oko Kingdom, Oko Kingdom, were at the reconciliation meeting where the decade long crisis was resolved. Addressing the two monarchs, palace chiefs…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has named his starting line-up for tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Crocodiles of Lesotho, DAILY POST reports. Chippa United shot stopper, Stanley Nwabali as expected will start in goal. Brentford’s Benjamin Fredrick will feature in the right-back position, while Bruno Onyemaechi will take up the left-back position. Captain William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey will play occupy the center-back position. The duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi will take charge of midfield. Ademola and Moses Simon will operate from the wings. Chelle opted for a two-man attack – Tolu Arokodare and…

Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has been inducted into the United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame. Waldrum alongside three other coaches will be inducted as members of the Class of 2026 during the 86th annual United Soccer Coaches Convention, January 12-17, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. The 69-year-old was in charge of the Super Falcons between 2020 and 2024. The American led the Super Falcons to the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons finished in fourth position under his tutelage at the 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. He previously managed the…

A yet-to-be identified pregnant woman has lost her life while four other passengers were severely injured in a road accident that occurred along Akarigbo Road in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. The accident which involved an unregistered payloader, a Toyota Camry registered as AAB-248 MK, and a commercial tricycle with number plate JGB-643 VD, occurred at about 9:00 am on Thursday. DAILY POST learnt that the heavy dutypayloader lost control and swerved to the other side of the road before ramming into the tricycle and car. Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and…