The Democratic Republic of Congo are one of the genuine sleeping giants of world football, and as Nigeria may well learn to their detriment in Sunday's African World Cup qualifying playoff final between the two, the Leopards are in the process of waking up! Once upon a time, the Central African giants were the dominant force in the African game.

Victor Osimhen nets twice in extra time as Nigeria beat Gabon 4-1 to reach the African play-off final on the road to the 2026 World Cup.

(Reuters) -S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Nigeria to "positive" from "stable" on Friday, backing the country's ongoing economic reforms, and also affirmed the country's rating at "B-/B". "The monetary,

Nigeria did not train on Tuesday due to a financial dispute with the NFF, impacting their preparation for the World Cup play-offs.

President Donald Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution as President Tinubu defends religious tolerance policies amid escalating violence concerns.

Protesters in Nigeria have disrupted the soft launch of a new, state-backed museum in the country’s south ahead of its scheduled opening this week, saying it was a violation of Benin City's cultural h

Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.

Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot joins ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to report on the mass killing of Christians in Nigeria as President Donald Trump designates the country of concern and warns of possible U.

Nigeria’s anti-narcotics enforcement agency said on Tuesday it is working with its American and British counterparts to “unravel the cartel behind the importation of 1,000 kilograms of cocaine” discovered at a port in Lagos.

Gernot Rohr predicts victory for the Super EaglesBenin head coach Gernot Rohr believes Nigeria will come out on top against DR Congo this Sunday in Rabat in the decisive 2026 World