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Akpeyi: Nwabali back at Chippa is right move

Former Amakhosi goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has weighed in on the 30-year-old’s surprising decision to return to the Chilli Boys for the upcoming season. After appearing to be on the verge of a high-profile move following his heroics for Nigeria during the last AFCON finals, the shot-stopper has instead opted for familiar surroundings in the Eastern Cape.

Nigerian winger on transfer tug of war between Pirates & Sundowns – 'Then I became confused'

The former Nigerian international has opened up on the high-stakes transfer battle between the Brazilians and the Buccaneers that defined his move to South Africa a decade ago. Despite a difficult stint at Chloorkop, the winger remains adamant that he made the right choice by joining Masandawana over their Soweto rivals.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just hours away from the start of the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams having made their way to North America with dreams of glory driving them. All of the pre-qualifying favourites made it safely through, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

Misfiring Ronaldo has a nightmare as Portugal narrowly win

Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating evening in Leiria as Portugal concluded their 2026 World Cup preparations with a slender 2-1 victory over Nigeria. Despite the win, the 41-year-old veteran lacked his usual clinical edge, spurning several golden opportunities to extend his legendary international goal tally.

Akpeyi hangs his boots and confirms next move

Former Amakhosi and Nigeria international goalkeeper has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on an influential decade-long stint in the South African top flight. The 39-year-old shot-stopper confirmed his decision as he prepares to transition into a new chapter of his career away from the pitch.