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 […]
Nigeria and Benin Republic turn up heat on FIFA over South Africa’s ineligible player
Nigeria and Benin have asked FIFA to deduct points from South Africa in the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers. They say FIFA’s silence on the matter is putting the tournament’s fairness at risk. The issue began after South Africa beat Lesotho 2-0. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena played in the match even though he was supposed to […]
2026 WCQ: Rwanda coach Amrouche lists 24 players for Super Eagles showdown
Rwanda’s head coach, Adel Amrouche, has named a final squad of 24 players for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. The coach had earlier released a provisional squad of 27 players for both matches, but Claude Smith Kayinbanda, Djabilu Ishimwe, and David Niyo did not make the cut for the […]
Super Eagles open camp in Uyo with Rwanda set to jet in for crucial World Cup qualifier
The Super Eagles have officially opened camp today, September 1, in Uyo as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that Rwanda will arrive in the country on Tuesday. While a delegate is expected in Lagos on Monday as an advance party, […]
Super Eagles can still qualify for 2026 World Cup – Siasia
Former Nigerian football legend, Samson Siasia, has shared his belief that the Super Eagles still have a chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite their poor run in the qualifiers. The Nigerian team has struggled so far, managing to win only one out of six games in the campaign. At the moment, […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles will beat Rwanda, South Africa – Ikpeba
Former Nigerian international, Victor Ikpeba, has expressed strong belief that the Super Eagles can turn their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign around with victories against Rwanda and South Africa. So far, the team has only managed one win in six qualifying matches, a performance that has left them struggling in their group. The Super […]