The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got more intense as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the matchups for its playoff semifinals. Scheduled to take place in Morocco between November 13 and 16, the fixtures will see Nigeria square off against Gabon, while Cameroon...
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic and commends the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,...
Victor Osimhen was in electric form, netting a sensational hat-trick as the Super Eagles soared to a 4-0 demolition of Benin Republic in their final group-stage game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Frank Onyeka added a fourth to seal the emphatic win in Uyo, but despite the dominant...
As the Super Eagles gear up for a pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, Head Coach Eric Chelle has assured fans that the team will approach the match with total focus and determination. Addressing journalists during a pre-match press briefing on Monday at the Godswill Akpabio International...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and team captain William Troost-Ekong have commended their side’s determination and composure following a tense 2-1 victory against Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday — a win that keeps Nigeria’s hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive. Speaking after the game, Chelle...
In spite of a shaky campaign, Nigeria’s World Cup hopes remain alive. Nigeria’s Super Eagles revived hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa. The result keeps Nigeria in contention in Group C, but automatic qualification remains out...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles took a crucial step towards qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Thursday, keeping their hopes alive in the North American-bound tournament campaign. Head coach Eric Chelle named a formidable starting XI, welcoming back Galatasaray star striker Victor...
Argentina handed Nigeria a heavy 4-0 defeat on Wednesday, knocking the Flying Eagles out of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The Round of 16 clash took place at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, where the South Americans – six-time champions of the tournament – delivered a...
A FIFA ruling against South Africa has given Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification campaign a fresh lifeline — but football stakeholders are warning that it will mean nothing unless the Super Eagles rise to the occasion. The world football governing body penalized South Africa for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho...
South Africa have forfeited a World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday. THE STORY South Africa’s 2-0 victory on March 21 in Polokwane has been replaced with a 3-0 defeat meaning they drop to second place in...
President Donald Trump has thrown FIFA into the political spotlight, warning he could strip World Cup matches from American host cities he considers unsafe ahead of 2026. The sitting U.S. leader’s threat has raised questions about FIFA’s independence, the tournament’s stability, and whether global football can withstand political interference...
Super Eagles of Nigeria, a powerhouse in African football with a storied history of three Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) titles and six World Cup appearances, have slipped one spot to 45th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, released on September 18, 2025. This marks their lowest ranking...
In a tense 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa, dealing a significant blow to their hopes of reaching the tournament. An own goal by captain William Troost-Ekong and a spirited equalizer from Calvin Bassey defined a match...
Football enthusiasts in Lagos shared varied sentiments on Monday about Nigeria’s prospects for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the Super Eagles face a critical match against South Africa. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), fans expressed uncertainty about Nigeria’s chances, given the team’s...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles star forward Victor Osimhen has been officially sidelined for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, dealing a significant setback to the Super Eagles’ campaign. The Galatasaray ace, who has been a key figure in Nigeria’s attack, picked up an injury...
Rwandan Head Coach, Adel Amrouche, has expressed sadness over his team’s loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the Super Eagles defeated Rwanda...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, voiced his satisfaction with the team’s hard-fought win over Rwanda’s Amavubi in a crucial World Cup qualifier held in Uyo. Chelle shared these thoughts during his post-match press conference at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday. He highlighted his contentment with...
In a tense 2026 World Cup qualifier, Tolu Arokodare’s spectacular 51st-minute volley secured a vital 1-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against a stubborn Rwanda side at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The Wolves striker’s acrobatic finish ensured Nigeria’s second win in the qualification campaign, propelling them to second in...
Super Eagles’ training camp in Ikot Ikpene has welcomed 13 players as Nigeria ramps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, according to team media officer Promise Efoghe. On Tuesday, nine additional players—Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel,...
Chelsea stunned reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-0 victory in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, held at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13, 2025. Cole Palmer delivered a masterclass, scoring twice and providing an assist in a dazzling first-half display that dismantled...