Galatasaray manager Buruk told Osimhen to rest after he played for Nigeria against Benin
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has been advised to give Victor Osimhen a well-deserved rest ahead of Saturday’s Istanbul derby against Basaksehir, following the striker’s intense international duty with Nigeria. The suggestion came from Now Spor commentator Veli Yigit, who believes the Nigerian forward is fatigued after his recent matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup […]
Most important game of my career — Chelle speaks on Super Eagles vs Cheetahs
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has described the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic as the most important match of his coaching career. The Nigerian national team will face their West African neighbours today, Tuesday, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, as they push for a spot in the 2026 FIFA […]
Lesotho Vs Nigeria: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Friday, 10th October 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Lesotho in a crucial match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday, October 10, 2025. The game is an important one for Nigeria as they aim to secure an early qualification spot for the upcoming World Cup. Football fans across the nation are eagerly […]
Osimhen out of Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifier’s match against South Africa due to injury
Victor Osimhen will not feature in Nigeria’s crucial World Cup qualifier against South Africa after sustaining an injury in the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, September 6. Officials confirmed on Sunday, September 7, that the 26-year-old striker would not travel with the team to Bloemfontein after picking up a shin […]
2026 WCQ: NFF should pressure FIFA to deduct three points from South Africa – Ex footballer, Ifeanyi Udeze
Former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Udeze has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to push FIFA to take three points away from South Africa due to a player eligibility issue. South Africa currently leads Group C in the World Cup qualifiers, sitting five points above Rwanda and six ahead of Nigeria. However, their spot may […]
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: Chelle’s reputation under trial as Super Eagles take on Rwanda, South Africa
Nigeria’s national team still carries the weight of their disappointing outing at the 2024 African Nations Championship, where the home-based Super Eagles lost 1-0 to Senegal in their opening game before suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Sudan. That poor start ended any hopes of progressing beyond the group stage. Before their final match against […]
Super Eagles can still qualify for 2026 World Cup – Eguavoen
Former Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, believes Nigeria still has a good chance of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eguavoen, who is 59 years old, temporarily returned to manage the team after Finidi George stepped down following just two games. Under his short leadership, Nigeria booked a place in the 2025 AFCON. After […]
‘I’ have no words’ – Arokodare speaks on emotional Super Eagles debut
Tolu Arokodare, a forward for KRC Genk, recently spoke about his emotional debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 24-year-old made his first appearance for the national team in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda last month. Arokodare was seen in tears after the match, overwhelmed by the experience. Reflecting on the […]
Nigeria’s World’Cup hopes suffering since I left office – Former Minister of Youths and Sports Dev., Solomon Dalung
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s poor performance in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. He believes the Super Eagles have struggled since he left office due to bad sports management and leadership issues. During his visit to the Emir of Ilorin in Kwara State, Dalung highlighted that […]