South Africa: Nwabali returns to training after injury scare
Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has returned to training after suffering an injury during Tuesday’s league game against Richards Bay. The Nigerian star was carried off in the 35th minute of the match, causing concern about his availability for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. On Friday night, the […]
2026 WCQ: Osimhen made me cry – Arokodare opens up after making Super Eagles debut
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare could not hold back his tears after making his debut for the Super Eagles in their 2-0 victory over Rwanda in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 24-year-old forward, who plays for Genk, was called up by Nigeria’s new head coach, Eric Chelle. He entered the game in the final minutes, […]
2026 WCQ: ‘It’s a shame’ – Rwanda coach, Amrouch reveals what caused 2-0 defeat to Nigeria
Rwanda’s head coach, Adel Amrouche, has shared his thoughts on what went wrong in their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria during the 2026 World Cup qualifier in Kigali. The Wasps started strong but struggled after Victor Osimhen scored an early goal. The match, played at the Amahoro Stadium, saw Nigeria take all three points, pushing Rwanda […]
2026 WCQ: We gifted Super Eagles two goals – Rwanda coach, Amrouche
Rwanda’s head coach, Adel Amrouche, is unhappy with his players after their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The match took place at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday, and the loss pushed Rwanda to third place in Group C. Speaking after the game, Amrouche said his team gave […]
2026 WCQ: Troost-Ekong ready for battle against Rwanda
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, is prepared for the big match against Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The experienced defender arrived at the Super Eagles camp on Tuesday morning. He later shared his excitement on social media, writing, “TOUCHDOWN, LET’S GET TO WORK.” Troost-Ekong, who plays for Al Kholood in Saudi Arabia, […]
2026 World Cup qualifier: Amuneke charges Super Eagles to beat Rwanda
Heartland’s technical adviser, Emmanuel Amuneke, has encouraged the Super Eagles to fight for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He admitted that qualifying will not be easy but hopes the team will secure important wins. Nigeria will play against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday. After that, they will return […]
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle to name final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, is set to reveal his final 23-man squad this week for Nigeria’s important 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Last week, Chelle named a provisional squad of 39 players. Now, he will cut the list down to 23 before leading Nigeria in his first matches as […]
2026 WCQ: Chelle releases Super Eagles squad for Rwanda, Zimbabwe [Full list]
Nigeria’s new head coach, Eric Chelle, has named his first-ever squad for the Super Eagles. He has selected 35 players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Team captain Ahmed Musa is back in the squad, alongside vice-captain William Troost-Ekong and midfielder Joe Aribo. The squad includes a mix […]
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Troost-Ekong doubtful for Rwanda, Zimbabwe games
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, is currently injured and may not be available for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The defender, who plays for Saudi club Al Kholood, has missed his team’s last two matches because of a muscle injury. However, his club has not yet provided an official […]
Concerns Grow Over Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Eguavoen Ahead of AFCON 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but their journey to the tournament has been marred by a surprising 2-1 loss to Rwanda in their final qualifier. Although the team had already secured their spot before this defeat, the performance left many questioning the quality of the […]