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 […]
World Cup Qualifiers: Ekong Benched As Osimhen, Lookman Spearhead Eagles Attack Against Rwanda
In a surprising decision, Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle has left captain William Troost-Ekong out of the starting lineup for the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. The 32-year-old defender, who was the first to arrive at the national team camp, is replaced by 20-year-old Benjamin Fredrick. This will be only […]
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 […]