WASHINGTON -- With the combination of the longest government shutdown, the mass firings of government workers and a fresh cut in federal food aid, the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington is bracing for the swell of people who will need its help before the holiday season. The food bank, which serves 400 pantries and

Falconets. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, began their WAFU B U20 Girls Cup campaign in style with a commanding 3-1 victory over defending champions Ghana in Adjohoun, Benin Republic, early on Saturday morning, Soccernet.ng reports. After losing to the Black Princesses in last year’s final, the Falconets approached this encounter

Nathan Tella in action for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand has revealed Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella is edging closer to full fitness after missing two months of action, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old last played for Die Werkself in their 3-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Bay Arena.

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has announced his 24-man Super Eagles squad for next week’s crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon, with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman leading a strong attack line, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) unveiled the list on Saturday morning via the team’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. The match