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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 […]

As Gabon prepares to face Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup playoff, head coach Thierry Mouyouma says he’s fully embracing the “outsider” tag and believes it could work in their favour. Speaking to Afrik Foot, Mouyouma admitted the Super Eagles are the clear favourites but insisted that Gabon’s underdog status brings less pressure and more […]

Tension has hit the Super Eagles’ camp in Rabat, Morocco, just days before their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon, as players and officials reportedly boycotted training over unpaid bonuses and allowances. According to reports, the team refused to train on Tuesday, citing years of outstanding payments owed by the Nigeria Football Federation […]

Nigeria and Gabon senior men national teams go to war on Thursday evening in a 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff semi-final that promises to raise the roof of the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat. The high-stakes encounter, which provides a second window for both teams to try and qualify for […]

The battle for Africa’s final ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, with Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and DR Congo set to fight it out in a tense playoff showdown in Morocco. The quartet, who finished as the best runners up in their respective qualifying groups, will contest a mini tournament in […]

AFC Toronto forward Esther Okoronkwo delivered a sensational performance, scoring a first half hattrick to send her side cruising into the National Soccer League final after a 4–1 victory (6–1 on aggregate) over Montreal Roses FC.   Okoronkwo struck three times within the opening half hour, showcasing her sharp finishing and composure in front of […]

Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors are the new king of beach soccer in Nigeria, following a nail-biting penalty shootout defeat of Cup holders Kebbi Fishers in Sunday’s well-attended final at the Jabi Lake Resort, Abuja. Regulation time had ended in a pulsating 3-3 draw. President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), NFF […]

Captain William Ekong and fellow defender Benjamin Fredericks were being expected at the Super Eagles’ hotel in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday night, to join the seven-man early crew of defender Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Simon Moses, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Samuel Chukwueze. Most of the remaining 15 players […]