Nigeria to face DR Congo without Wilfried Ndidi in playoff final
Nigeria will be without Wilfried Ndidi for Sunday’s African playoff final against DR Congo, following an accumulation of yellow cards...
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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...
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...
Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs
Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament,...
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...
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...
Former Super Eagles coach and current NFF Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, has criticised the timing of the players’ recent strike...
Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has showered praise on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, describing him as the greatest footballer the country has...
Deco eyes Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as the key to Barcelona’s next great attack
FC Barcelona are weighing a bold move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as sporting director Deco looks to rejuvenate the...
Nigeria players resume training after bonus dispute is resolved
The Nigeria national football team has returned to training just in time for their crucial World Cup qualifier playoff against...
Atletico Madrid revive interest in Ademola Lookman; begin talks to sign Nigerian star
Atlético Madrid have reignited their pursuit of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman and have reportedly opened talks with his representatives over...
Shooting Stars defender Samuel Okon undergoes successful surgery in Nigeria
Shooting Stars defender Samuel Okon has undergone a successful surgery following an injury setback at the weekend in the Nigeria...
World Cup playoff: Super Eagles seek swift resolution of bonus dispute ahead of Gabon clash
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles are hopeful that issues surrounding their bonus payments will be resolved swiftly...
Top Nigerian politician Peter Obi slams government over unpaid Super Eagles bonuses
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at the federal government over unpaid bonuses to the Super...
We are not afraid of Nigeria – Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma ahead of World Cup playoff
Head coach of Gabon Thierry Mouyouma says his outfit are not afraid of Nigeria ahead of the crucial 2026 World...