Yesterday, the world football governing body, FIFA confirmed that Saudi Arabia have submitted the only bid to host the 2034 World Cup, and that the country has now be given approval to go ahead.“Football unites the world like no other sport, World Cup is perfect showcase for a message of unity and inclusion”.“Different cultures can be together”. (FIFA President, Gianni Infantino)2026 W/Cup hosts - USA/Canada/Mexico2030 W/Cup hosts - Portugal/Morocco/Spain

Nigeria will face Saudi Arabia in an international friendly at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão, in Portugal on Friday evening.The kick-off time for the international friendly match is 5pm.After the Saudi Arabia clash this week, Nigeria will then take on Mozambique next week in another friendly game.Both matches will serve as preparation for the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in November.The last game between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia wa...

Nigeria’s squad for this month’s friendly matches with Saudi Arabia and Mozambique has been unveiled.Head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has called up 25 players to camp.Hatayspor midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who has registered four goals and two assists in seven appearances this season, makes the cut.Gent forward Gift Orban has not been called up. Instead, Nice star Terem Moffi has been invited after he was left out for the last game against Sao Tome...