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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]