Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has attributed the Super Eagles’ 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau to an overreliance on overhyped players who struggle with the realities of African football.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The heavy defeat took place during a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match in Bissau on Tuesday, September 29, with goals from Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé, and Alvaró Djalo sealing the win for the hosts. The outcome leaves Guinea-Bissau at the top of Group L with six points, while Nigeria sits second with three points, ahead of Madagascar and Tanzania.

Key Takeaways from Lawal’s Critique

• Recruitment Strategy: Speaking on BRILA Media, Lawal criticized the national team’s tendency to chase every foreign-born player simply because they possess a Nigerian name.

• European vs. African Football: He argued that modern players lack the grounding in African football experienced by past legends like Austin Okocha and Daniel Amokachi, who developed locally before moving to Europe.

• No More Push-Overs: Lawal warned that there are no easy matches left in modern African football, stressing that teams will struggle if they fail to take opponents seriously.

The Super Eagles will look to bounce back in the qualifiers when they host Tanzania in Uyo on November 11.

The Nigerian Army has once again delayed its ruling in the General Court Martial (GCM) trial of military personnel accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Originally scheduled to deliver its verdict on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the court has now pushed the sitting to Monday, October 5, 2026. The postponement was announced in an official notice signed by Major MU Ardo, the court’s Liaison Officer, informing all concerned parties and members of the court.

Key Details of the Postponement

• The upcoming session will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess located in Asokoro, Abuja.

• This latest delay marks the fourth time the military tribunal has deferred its ruling on the high-profile case.

• The Army did not provide a specific reason for the delay, concluding the brief notice with the statement: “Any inconvenience caused is highly regretted.”

The US Supreme Court has temporarily lifted lower court restrictions, allowing the Trump administration to move forward with deporting immigrants to countries where they have no prior connections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The emergency decision on Tuesday came as the justices prepare to hear full arguments in December to determine the ultimate legality of the policy. The ruling overrides a district judge’s concerns regarding the safety of sending migrants to third nations without adequate opportunities to raise fears of torture or danger.

While the three liberal justices—Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson—dissented and would have kept restrictions in place, no official reasons were provided for their positions.

Key Details of the Case

• Administration’s Stance: Department of Homeland Security General Counsel James Percival hailed the decision as their second Supreme Court win in under a week, urging affected migrants to accept a $3,000 payout and a flight out of the country.

• Scope of Policy: The administration defends these third-country deportations—many involving agreements with African nations—as a vital measure to remove violent criminals.

• Legal Background: This marks the third emergency Supreme Court ruling in lawsuits brought by immigration advocacy groups against the policy, following earlier actions involving flights to South Sudan.

• Impact: The controversy stems from a ruling by US District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston, which US Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued had already disrupted planned deportation flights carrying individuals with criminal convictions.