Tag: Super Eagles
Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Revived As DR Congo Face Player Eligibility Scrutiny
Nigeria’s prospects of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received a potential lifeline following an official complaint by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Democratic Republic of Congo during the qualifiers. The Super Eagles were knocked out of the African play-offs in November after losing…
WCQ Playoff: Nigeria Thrash Gabon 4-1 To Boost W’Cup Hopes
Victor Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles sealed an emphatic 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon in extra time to advance to the final round of the 2026 World Cup playoffs on Thursday at Stade Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. After a goalless first half, Akor Adams broke the deadlock early in the…
Super Eagles’ Camp Bubbles With 21 Players For Gabon Match
21 players are now in the Super Eagles’ camp in Morocco, ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff with Gabon on Thursday evening. Eric Chelle’s side opened camp on Sunday in Morocco for the World Cup playoffs. They had their first training session on Monday and the likes of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Raphael Onyedika, Frank…
Maduka Okoye Returns As Nigeria Unveil Squad For World Cup Playoffs (FULL LIST)
Nigeria have named a 24-man squad for the 2026 World Cup playoffs, recalling Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, for the tie against the Panthers of Gabon. Okoye returns after serving a two-month ban for involvement in betting. Onyedika is making the list following his missing of the final games of the World Cup qualifier due to…
2026 WCQ: Nigeria Heads To Playoffs After 4-0 Victory Over Benin
Nigeria kept their World Cup hopes alive with a commanding 4-0 win over Benin in Uyo on Tuesday night, securing a place in the playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. The Super Eagles produced one of their most complete performances of the qualifying campaign, led by an inspired display from Victor Osimhen,…
Explainer: How Nigeria Can Qualify For 2026 World Cup After Lesotho Win
Nigeria’s slim 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday has kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive; but qualification is still delicately poised heading into the final round of Group C fixtures. The Super Eagles were made to sweat against Lesotho, with captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams finding the net to secure a…
Chelle Unveils 23-Man Super Eagles List For October World Cup Qualifiers
The Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on Friday released a 23-man list of players to execute the October World Cup qualifying games against Lesotho and Benin Republic. The Malian tactician handed a first call-up to Sevilla of Spain striker Akor Adams, with Captain Willian Troost-Ekong leading the list while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf…
BREAKING!!! FIFA Sanctions South Africa, Deducts Three Points Over Ineligible Player
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifier between South Africa and Lesotho on March 21, 2025. According to FIFA, SAFA’s action breached Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and Article 14 of the FIFA…
South Africa Hold Nigeria To 1-1 Draw As Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes Wane
The Super Eagles’ failure to secure maximum points away to South Africa in Bloemfontein leaves Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes hanging by a thread. With two matches left to play in the group, Nigeria are 6 points behind South Africa who are topping Group C with 17 points, while the Super Eagles are on 11…
JUST IN: Ekong Returns To Starting Lineup For Nigeria Vs South Africa Showdown
Captain William Troost-Ekong was named in Nigeria’s starting lineup for the crunch 2026 World Cup qualifiers with South Africa after he was omitted from the team that started in the lone goal win over Rwanda over the weekend. Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, instead, named a twenty-year-old Benjamin Frederick in his stead. Frederick, himself, also…
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