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A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. On Friday, Croatia sealed its spot with a 3-1 win over Faroe Islands. A total of 43 teams will get their spots through continental qualifying tournaments. Another two will secure their places in the intercontinental playoffs featuring six teams and scheduled […]
Former Watford and Birmingham City forward Troy Deeney has branded William Troost-Ekong “insecure” following the defender’s reaction to criticism after Nigeria’s 4–1 victory over Gabon. Ekong and Deeney were teammates at Watford during the 2020/21 Championship season, though they never actually shared the pitch. The debate intensified when CBS pundit Michael Lahoud questioned Ekong’s leadership […]
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has offered a fresh prediction ahead of the crucial World Cup playoff showdown between Nigeria and DR Congo. Rohr is tipping the Super Eagles to come out on top in Sunday’s clash in Rabat, but he warned that the Congolese pose a real and serious threat. The Franco-German, a […]
Wilfred Ndidi has received the green light to participate in the important 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff final on Sunday against DR Congo, putting an end to nearly 48 hours of uncertainty that had caused unrest in the Super Eagles camp and left fans across the nation puzzled. However, The Super Eagles announced this update […]
The Super Eagles will complete preparations for Sunday’s playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo with a training session this evening at the Institut Royal De Formation in Rabat. The session is scheduled for 6pm, and the first 15 minutes will be accessible to the press, allowing media representatives a brief opportunity to observe […]
Team Nigeria is riding a wave of celebration at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, thanks to a brilliant medal surge led by the country’s weightlifters and boxers. After nine days of competition, Nigeria’s weightlifting squad has emerged as the engine room of the campaign, powering the nation to 14 medals with dominant, disciplined […]
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen says his reaction to a costly late miss against Gabon was the fuel that powered his remarkable extra-time resurgence in Nigeria’s 4–1 triumph. The Galatasaray forward squandered what would have been the winning goal in regulation time, but instead of allowing frustration to set in, he switched into what he […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria roared back to life in Rabat with a pulsating 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon, booking their place in the World Cup Africa Play off final. It was a night that tested Nigeria’s resolve and character. After a cagey first half that saw both sides struggle to find rhythm, the breakthrough […]
Former Watford forward Troy Deeney has cast doubt on the leadership strength of Nigeria’s captain, William Troost-Ekong, suggesting the defender might lack the hard edged attitude required to steer the Super Eagles through turbulent moments. Speaking on BBC’s The Monday Night Club, Deeney who shared the dressing room with Troost Ekong during their time at […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have put their pay dispute behind them and vowed to deliver victory when they face Gabon in Thursday’s all important 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff in Rabat, Morocco. The players had earlier staged a one day strike over unpaid bonuses and allowances dating as far back as the 2019 Africa […]
