Stranded Super Eagles Players Arrive in Uyo for World Cup Qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation, has confirmed that the stranded Super Eagles players in Lagos and Abuja had arrived Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom. Its Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, in a statement said that the quintet of defenders Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, midfielder Frank Onyeka and forward Paul Onuachu were already in […]
Osimhen Out Of South Africa, Benin Republic World Cup Qualifiers
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Squirrels of Benin Republic, due to injury. Head coach Finidi George has already extended invitation to Enugu Rangers left back defender Kenneth Igboke as his replacement, thus increasing the number of home-based players in […]
Super Eagles In 3rd Place, After Rwanda Shocks South Africa In 2026 World Cup Qualifier
Hosts Rwanda beat visiting South Africa 2-0 on Tuesday in Butare to shoot to the top of Group C in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers. The result meant that Rwanda now had four points from two matches to stop South Africa from widening their lead. It was also a result that would help […]
NFF Has No Money To Pay Off Peseiro
After two poor performances in the World Cup qualifiers, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) would happily fire its coach José Peseiro if it had the money to pay compensation. NFF member Nse Essien, who is part of the NFF executive committee, told this to newsmen to express the disappointment of the federation over the male […]
Super Eagles Record Yet Another Disappointing Draw In 2026 World Cup Qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a second consecutive draw in their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after struggling to hold the Warriors of Zimbabwe to a 1-1 draw on Sunday in Rwanda. Nigeria had laboured to a 1-1 draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on home soil on Day 1 at the […]
Nigeria Begin 2026 World Cup Qualifiers On Shaky Note With Draw Against Lesotho
Nigeria’s dreams of a World Cup return started on a shaky footing with a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Lesotho. Lesotho – ranked 153rd globally; 113 below Nigeria – took the lead in the 56th minute against the run of play at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State But 11 minutes […]
Super Eagles Of Nigeria Begin 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Crocodiles Of Lesotho
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to return to action in this window of the international break with the aim of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s senior national team will play against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, respectively. The Super Eagles play the Crocodiles of Lesotho today, Thursday, November 16, with kick-off set […]
