Tag: EAGLES
FIFA Dashes Super Eagles’ World Cup Hope, Confirms DR Congo In Play-Off Tournament
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative. The development by the football governing body has dashed Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an accreditation notice circulated to journalists ahead of the competition, FIFA detailed the tournament format and listed…
NFF Issues Heartfelt Apology After Super Eagles’ World Cup Setback
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has apologised for the Super Eagles failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles hopes of qualifying for the mundial was dashed on Sunday following a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo. NFF in a statement on Monday, apologised to Bola Ahmed…
Preview: Nigeria Face Gabon In Crucial 2026 World Cup Play-Off
Nigeria may have missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Still, Thursday’s semi-final play-off against Gabon offers them a lifeline of reaching the competition billed for North America next year. The Super Eagles, one of Africa’s football powerhouses, lost the Group C automatic slot to South Africa, finishing on 17 points, one…
‘’They Cost Us Maximum Points’’ NFF Blames Two Super Eagles Players For 1-1 Draw With South Africa
The duo of Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong, have been publicly singled out by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, following the 1-1 draw with South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The Super Eagles came into the game needing all three points to stand a chance of qualifying for the tournament….
”One Of The Best” Sports Administrators Mourn Ex-Super Eagles Coach Chukwu
Christian Chukwu, former Super Eagles captain and head coach, has died at 74. Segun Odegbami, a former teammate and close friend, confirmed Chukwu’s death to TheCable on Saturday. “I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00 this morning, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, MFR, my bosom friend and team mate, one of the greatest football…
2026 WCQ: Chelle Bans Visitors From Eagles’ Camp Ahead Of Zimbabwe Game
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has banned visitors and journalists from the team’s camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday. Chelles is demanding full concentration from the squad as they seek to revive their hopes of qualification. This was contained in an official statement on Sunday, which…