World Cup qualifiers
Road to 2026 World Cup: How Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles completed remarkable recovery
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a story of turbulence, transition, and revival for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Nigeria vs Gabon, Cameroon and DR Congo: A look back at 10 historic World Cup qualifiers
After missing out on direct qualification, Nigeria’s Super Eagles still have a lifeline to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the African...
“He moves like a bull” — Ex-Super Eagles star Ifeanyi Udeze regrets not playing with Osimhen
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has praised Victor Osimhen after the Galatasaray striker’s stunning hat-trick against Benin Republic in Nigeria’s 4–0 World...
Rwanda boss Amrouche insists Africa needs teams like Nigeria to compete at World Cup
South Africa have sealed their return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010, ending a...
“The dream is finished” — Gernot Rohr heartbroken after Osimhen’s hat-trick ends Benin’s World Cup hopes
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr could barely hide his heartbreak after watching his team’s World Cup dream collapse in Uyo.
Troost-Ekong reveals emotional weight of Super Eagles shirt after crushing Benin in World Cup qualifier
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up on the emotional and mental weight that comes with wearing the famous green and white...
Sunday Oliseh reveals how Super Eagles got cursed after 2002 World Cup betrayal
Sunday Oliseh has stirred deep emotions within Nigerian football after claiming that the late coach Joe Erico placed a curse on the Super...
Benin Republic boss Gernot Rohr admits facing Super Eagles will be ‘another story’
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that facing the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be a completely different challenge as his...
Eric Chelle admits to pressure as Super Eagles edge Lesotho in World Cup qualifier
The Super Eagles held their nerve in Polokwane, grinding out a tense 2–1 win over Lesotho to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Troost-Ekong admits Super Eagles must win Benin ‘convincingly’ to book World Cup ticket
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed joy over an uneasy night in Polokwane that ended in their favour—a hard-fought 2–1 victory over...
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