Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in painful fashion on Sunday, as the Super Eagles lost 4–3 on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo after a tense 1–1 draw. The showdown in Rabat, Morocco, had been billed as a heavyweight clash, especially after both...
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Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi have lauded Nigeria’s Super Eagles over their 4-1 win over Gabon at the 2026 CAF World Cup playoffs. The game played at the Moulay Hassan Stadium on Thursday saw Nigeria qualify to the final World Cup playoffs...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a clear expression of the Nigerian character that rises, adapts, and prevails. President Tinubu in a statement on Thursday by...
Nigeria took a major step toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night as Victor Osimhen delivered a superb brace to help the Super Eagles outclass Gabon 4–1 after extra time, sealing a place in the play-off final. The game, played at a packed neutral venue,...
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked circulating social media claims that the Super Eagles were lodged in poor accommodation before their 2026 CAF World Cup playoff semifinal against Gabon in Rabat, Morocco. A short clip shared on Monday by midfielder Alex Iwobi had sparked online outrage, as it appeared...
Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoff preparations on Monday, with 16 players participating in the team’s first training session in Rabat, Morocco. The team’s camp officially opened on Sunday following the arrival of 10 players and the coaching crew at the Rive Hotel,...
Super Eagles’ camp officially opened on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco, with the arrival of 10 players, as Nigeria begin final preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs. The first batch of players and team officials arrived at the Rive Hotel, Rabat, on Sunday afternoon, signaling the...
Former Super Eagles captain and midfield maestro, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has credited his formative football years in Germany for shaping his discipline, character, and professional outlook. In the latest edition of The Exchange Podcast hosted by Femi Soneye, and monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday,...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has lauded his squad for a dominant performance against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, after a stunning 4-0 victory in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. An early third-minute goal from Victor Osimhen settled early...
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...
After a nerve-wracking travel delay, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have finally arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, ahead of their crucial final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash. The squad, including players, coaching staff, and team officials, touched down at Victor Attah International Airport at exactly 8:05 a.m. on Sunday—several hours...
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...
Eighteen players have now checked into the Super Eagles’ training base in Polokwane, South Africa, as preparations ramp up for Nigeria’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho on Thursday. Promise Efoghe, the team’s media officer, confirmed the update to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
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...
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...
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has publicly rejected a post-match statement that singled out Super Eagles players Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong for criticism following the team’s 1-1 draw against South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The statement, attributed to NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire,...
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...