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Super Eagles desperate to secure World Cup ticket – Omeruo

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Kenneth Omeruo has admitted that the Super Eagles cannot afford to miss out on a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The three-time African champions failed to qualify for the 2022 edition of the global fiesta hosted by Qatar.

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by three countries, USA, Mexico and Canada.

The Super Eagles will begin their quest for a place at the 2026 mundial with an home game against the Likuena of Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Thursday.

Kasimpasa of Turkey defender, Omeruo who was part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2014 and 2018 World Cups insisted they want to make it to the party this time around.

“We are looking forward to it, it’s an important one for us, we missed out at the last World Cup so this is a serious matter for us,” the former Chelsea player told the Super Eagles media.

“We are here to do what we have to do to get the ticket for the next World Cup.”

Jose Peseiro’s side will also face the Warriors of Zimbabwe this week.

The encounter is biled for the Huye Stadium, Butare on Sunday.

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FIFA unveils Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 World Cup

The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament.

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The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup match ball named Trionda is pictured during its unveiling event in New York on October 2, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details celebrating the three co-host countries — the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament.

“I am delighted and proud to present the Trionda,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the ball was revealed at an event in New York on Thursday.

The first World Cup organized by three countries, with 48 teams competing, inspired both the name and the design of the ball featuring red, blue and green colors.

Iconography from each host nation — maple leaves from Canada, the eagle from Mexico and stars from the United States also feature, with a triangle referring to the unity of the three countries.

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JUST IN: Haaland ranked 26th, van Dijk 28th in Ballon d’Or 2025 list

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The build-up to the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is officially underway as the organisers began unveiling the rankings on their official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday afternoon.

Kicking off the list at 30th place is Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, followed by Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen at 29th, and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk in 28th. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice sits at 27th, while Manchester City’s Erling Haaland narrowly misses the top 25, landing in 26th place.

The partial list, also shared by football journalist Fabrizio Romano, has already ignited fan debates online, especially surrounding Olise’s placement. The French winger delivered an outstanding 2024–25 season for Bayern, registering 12 goals and 15 assists, making his relatively low ranking a point of contention.

The full top 30 list is expected to be released in stages throughout the day.

The Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony is set to take place later today in Paris, where the world’s top footballer will be officially crowned.

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Super Falcons Onome Ebi retires from football

Though I hang up my boots, my purpose in the game continues, to give back, to guide, and to be a voice for players.

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Legendary Super Falcons defender, Onome Ebi, on Wednesday officially announced her retirement from professional football.

Her career spanned over two decades with Nigeria’s women’s national team.

Ebi announced her decision in a post on her X account: “Today, I officially retire from professional football. The journey has been filled with challenges, victories, and lessons that shaped me into who I am today.

“Though I hang up my boots, my purpose in the game continues, to give back, to guide, and to be a voice for players.”

Widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest female footballers, the 42-year-old centre-back boasts an illustrious record at both continental and global levels.

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