Super Eagles retain 26th spot in latest FIFA ranking

UEFA has issued an official statement today in response to the racial abuse incident involving Real Madrid’s Vinícius Junior and Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni.

The European football governing body announced it is launching a formal investigation into claims that Vinicius was racially abused during the Champions League playoff Round of 16 playoffs first leg tie against Benfica.

In their statement, UEFA said they have brought in an “Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector” to look into what happened during the encounter.

Vinícius had claimed that Prestianni directed multiple racial insults towards him, while his teammate Kylian Mbappe corroborated by stating he heard the term ‘monkey’ aimed at Vinícius on five occasions.

In response, Prestianni took to social media to refute the allegations, insisting that his words were misinterpreted.

UEFA releases statement amid racial abuse allegations involving Vinícius, Prestianni

The Overlap pundits, Ian Wright and Paul Scholes, have given their predictions for Sunday’s Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea.

Mikel Arteta’s men will be playing a day after Manchester City travel to Leeds United in the title race.

The Gunners will be hoping to continue their impressive record against their London rivals at the Emirates.

Wright believes his former team will “murder” Chelsea, while Scholes thinks the game will end in a draw or a win for the Blues.

“I fancy Chelsea. I think it could be 0-0. I think it will be a draw or a Chelsea win,” Scholes said.

But Wright said: “I’m going to go 3-1. We’re going to murder them.”

EPL: Ian Wright, Scholes predict Arsenal vs Chelsea clash

Twenty-one players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Cairo, Egypt, as they continue preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Akor Adams, Cyriel Dessers, Akor Adams, and Raphael Onyedika were the latest arrivals at the team’s base at the Renaissance Hotel.

The new arrivals took part in the team’s first training session at the Cairo International Stadium on Monday night.

Seven more players are still expected to join the camp.

The Super Eagles will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in a friendly Tuesday.

Players in camp:
Francis Uzoho
Stanley Nwabali
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Akinsanmiro Ebenezer
Amas Obasogie
Semi Ajayi
Ademola Lookman
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Igho Ogbu
Tochukwu Nnadi
Zaidu Sanusi
Paul Onuachu
Frank Onyeka
Calvin Bassey
Alex Iwobi
Wilfred Ndidi
Bruno Onyemaechi
Cyril Dessers
Akor Adams
Chidera Ejuke
Raphael Onyedika

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles step up preparation with 21 players