Super Eagles must grab playoffs chance to qualify for 2026 World Cup – Ikpeba
Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has called on the Super Eagles to take full advantage of their playoff opportunity to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ikpeba emphasized that this is a second chance the team must not waste after narrowly missing automatic qualification. Despite their 4–0 win over Benin Republic last […]
2026 WCQ: I never fake care – Nwabali tells Osimhen amid clash with Bassey, Ndidi
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has sparked social media reactions with a cryptic Instagram post seemingly directed at striker Victor Osimhen. The post comes after reported on-field clashes involving Nwabali, Wilfred Ndidi, and Calvin Bassey during Nigeria’s emphatic 4-0 win over Benin Republic in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. Osimhen was the star of the […]
2026 WCQ: Huge disappointment – Nedum Onuoha on Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has described Nigeria’s recent performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (WCQ) as a huge disappointment. Speaking on an international sports programme, the ex-player expressed frustration over the Super Eagles’ inconsistent form, saying that a team with such talented players should be doing far better on the global […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles happy to be in playoffs — Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has expressed confidence and determination as the Nigerian national team prepares for the CAF Play-Off Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The playoff will take place in Morocco from November 13 to 16, 2025, serving as the final qualification stage before the intercontinental play-offs in Mexico next March. Nigeria […]
2026 WCQ: Olaitan rues Benin Republic’s heavy defeat to Super Eagles
Benin Republic midfielder, Junior Olaitan, has expressed deep disappointment following his team’s crushing 4-0 loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their final group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday night, ended Benin’s hopes of securing their first-ever World […]
Footballer, Victor Osimhen returns to training with Galatasaray weeks after 2026 World cup qualifier injury
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has returned to full training with Galatasaray after being sidelined by an injury he suffered in the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda two weeks ago. The Turkish club shared a photo of the forward training with the team ahead of their game against Konyaspor. The 26-year-old missed Galatasaray’s last two […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles raise hope as FIFA prepares to deduct points from South Africa
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been handed fresh hope in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after FIFA confirmed an investigation into South Africa’s use of midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena, who had already picked up two yellow cards earlier in the campaign – against Benin in November 2023 and Zimbabwe in June 2024 – should have served […]
2026 WCQ: FIFA yet to clear South Africa in Player ineligibility saga – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that FIFA has not officially cleared South Africa over using an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in a World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. Mokoena, a central midfielder for Bafana Bafana, is said to have received two yellow cards in earlier matches, which should have suspended him for the […]
‘You have to fight’ — Super Eagles head Coach Eric Chelle reacts to touchline tussle with SA coach, Broos
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained his touchline clash with South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos during their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein. The incident happened in the second half at the Toyota Stadium when both benches reacted angrily to refereeing decisions in a tense match that ended 1-1. Officials had to step […]
2026 WCQ: Victor Osimhen faked his injury vs Rwanda – Ex striker, Asamoah Gyan
Former Ghanaian football star Asamoah Gyan has accused Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen of faking an injury during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. He believes the forward only acted hurt so he could avoid risking himself ahead of Galatasaray’s Champions League matches. Osimhen left the pitch in the first half of Nigeria’s 1-0 victory […]