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A swirl of excitement swept across social media this week after reports surfaced claiming that every DR Congo player would receive a staggering $1 million if the Leopards secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The story, which quickly gained traction across football circles, quoted Sport News Africa as saying President Félix Tshisekedi had […]
Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak on Sunday as the Super Eagles were edged out 4–3 on penalties by DR Congo in Rabat, following a tense 1–1 draw after extra time. Frank Onyeka had given Nigeria an early lead in the 3rd minute, but DR Congo responded through Meschack […]
The Super Eagles have been handed a massive financial lift, a total of $120,000 for their four goal thriller against Gabon in the FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff semifinals. Each strike was priced at an impressive $30,000, underscoring just how much confidence is behind this team. The generous support came through close associates of National […]
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 […]
