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Sodje Criticizes Nigerians For Celebrating South Africa’s FIFA Punishment
Former Super Eagles defender Samuel Sodje has frowned at Nigerians celebrating FIFA’s decision to dock South Africa three points, calling the reaction “embarrassing.”
On Monday, FIFA announced the punishment after Bafana Bafana fielded an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March 2025. Alongside the points deduction, three goals were also taken off South Africa’s tally.
The ruling has reignited hope among some Nigerian fans, with the Super Eagles now just three points behind South Africa in the group, sitting on 11 points.
But Sodje believes the excitement is misplaced. “South Africa broke the rules and were rightly punished, that’s normal,” he told Soccernet. “What I find surprising is Nigerians treating this like major news. Honestly, it’s embarrassing.”
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has urged Ademola Lookman to consider a move to Galatasaray.
It can be noted that Lookman recently completed a transfer to Atlético Madrid, and since then, many European clubs have shown interest in the player.
Osimhen then shared an encouraging message to the player, stating that he would be welcome at Galatasaray.
“We are waiting for you at Galatasaray. Come and be a part of this family.”
French footballer Kylian Mbappé has spoken on which player between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will score more goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It can be noted that the FIFA World Cup will begin on Thursday and will be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
The player picked Lionel Messi to score more goals than Ronaldo during the tournament.
The Gunners have released a list of players who are confirmed to leave on June 30 as their contracts expire.
Here are some of the players whose contracts are coming to an end: Sam Chapman, Laia Codina, Harrison Dudziak, Seb Ferdinand, Cam’ron Ismail, Will Lannin-Sweet, Katie McCabe, Beth Mead, Josh Nichols, Samuel Onyekachukwu, Victoria Pelova, Alexei Rojas-Fedorushchenko, Barbora Votikova, Naomi Williams, and Manuela Zinsberger.
It can be noted that some of these players are still in talks with the club regarding contract negotiations during this period.
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