Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh hails ‘influential’ Benjamin Fredrick after Gabon victory
Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh has singled out 20-year-old defender Benjamin Fredrick as the Super Eagles’ most influential player following the...
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Don’t stop until you secure World Cup qualification – Nigeria president Bola Tinubu to players
President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Super Eagles to maintain momentum and remain focused on the ultimate...
Nigeria president Bola Tinubu hails players after emphatic World Cup playoff win over Gabon
President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has eulogized the Super Eagles following their outstanding victory over Gabon in the crucial...
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong responds to Troy Deeney and Michael Lahoud’s criticism after Gabon win
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has responded to criticism from former Watford teammate Troy Deeney and retired Sierra Leone international Michael...
Ex-Nigeria midfielder Mutiu Adepoju praises Super Eagles fighting spirit in 4-1 win over Gabon
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has applauded Nigeria’s determination and character in their 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon in...
Eric Chelle applauds Super Eagles’ growing mentality after 4–1 win over Gabon
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has praised the significant progress in the mentality and overall development of the Super Eagles...
Eric Chelle proud of Super Eagles after beating Gabon to reach African World Cup qualifiers playoff final
Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, has praised his players for the hard-fought victory against Gabon on Thursday in the Africa...
2026 World Cup playoff: Chidera Edjuke’s extra-time winner sends Nigeria through.
Nigeria reclaimed their advantage in extra time through a decisive strike from Chidera Ejuke, restoring a 2-1 lead over Gabon...
2026 World Cup playoffs: Nigeria overpower Gabon with Victor Osimhen masterclass in Rabat
Nigeria delivered an electrifying performance at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, securing a 4-1 victory over Gabon after extra...
Gabon Star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang name Chelsea as the worse club he’s played for
Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has named Premier League giants Chelsea as the worse club he’s played for in his career....
Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey confident ahead of World Cup playoff
Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey has expressed confidence ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon on Thursday....
Gabon miss Guélor Kanga through injury ahead of crucial World Cup playoff against Nigeria
Gabon will play Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup playoff without their influential midfielder Guélor Kanga, who sustained an ankle...
Former Burkina Faso star Alain Traore tips Gabon to upset Nigeria in World Cup playoff
Former Burkina Faso international Alain Traore has backed Gabon to upset Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup playoff on Thursday....
Cameroon youngster Karl Etta Eyong confident ahead of crucial World Cup playoff
Fast-rising Cameroonian forward Karl Etta Eyong has tipped his outfit to secure intercontinental playoff spot ahead of Nigeria, DR Congo...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits Chelsea transfer was a ‘f*g big mistake’
Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has called his move to Chelsea a major error in judgment. The Gabonese...
2026 World Cup play-offs: Don’t underestimate Gabon – John Obi Mikel cautions Super Eagles players
Former Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has cautioned the playing body of the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 FIFA World...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the best player in the history of Gabonese football, says head coach Thierry Mouyouma
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has labelled Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the greatest footballer of all time the country has ever produced. This comes...
Super Eagles set for high-stakes World Cup play-off clash against Gabon in Rabat
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Gabon on Thursday evening at the Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat,...
2026 WCQ: Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria and DR Congo, who will claim the final playoff spot
Four of Africa’s football heavyweights—Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, and DR Congo—are set to clash for a chance to reach the intercontinental...
2026 WCQ Playoff: NFF President Musa Gusau backs Super Eagles to overcome Gabon on Thursday
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed strong belief in the Super Eagles’ ability to secure...