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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…
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….
Super Falcons Outclass Tunisia To Kickstart WAFCON Campaign
Super Falcons of Nigeria on Sunday beat Tunisia 3-0 in their opening match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. Nigeria were hoping to put aside their semi-final exit in 2022 to the hosts, Morocco. The Super Falcons would set the pace in the 3rd minute as…
”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…