Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi suspended for World Cup playoff against Gabon
Nigeria will have to negotiate for victory against Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs without influential defender Semi Ajayi....
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Nigeria plays better without William Troost-Ekong – Sunday Oliseh
Former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh is concerned about William Troost-Ekong’s recent performance for the national team, urging his exclusion from...
Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh wants William Troost-Ekong benched ahead of World Cup playoffs
Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh insists captain William Troost-Ekong must be dropped to the bench ahead of the 2026 World Cup...
Ademola Lookman must maintain ‘positive attitude’ with Atalanta teammates – Ivan Juric
Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric says he hopes Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman will maintain a “positive attitude” as he reintegrates into...
Nigeria would have secured 2026 World Cup qualification if Augustine Eguavoen had remained in charge – Ex-Super Eagles captain Sylvanus Okpala
Nigerian football legend Sylvanus Okpala believes the Super Eagles would have sealed automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Everything you need to know about the African play-offs
The first round of CAF qualifying for FIFA World Cup 26™ came to a thrilling conclusion on Tuesday, 14 October....
Nigeria cancel friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia
Nigeria Football Federation have canceled their scheduled friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia next month. The move stem from the Super...
Former Nigeria Keeper Idah Peterside urges caution ahead of World Cup playoff
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Idah Peterside has issues a strong warning to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 World Cup...
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle hails Victor Osimhen as BEST striker in the world after netting hat-trick against Benin
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has lauded Victor Osimhen, describing him as the best striker in the world after netting a stunning...
Eric Sekou Chelle revives Nigeria’s Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Eric Sekou Chelle has reignited Nigeria’s World Cup dream by guiding the Super Eagles back to winning form in the...
Benin coach Gernot Rohr reflects on handing Victor Osimhen debut Nigeria call up, happy with progress
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has reflected on handing striker Victor Osimhen his maiden Nigeria call up, while expressing joy about...
Victor Osimhen closing in on Nigeria’s all-time topscorer record
Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen continues to write his name in the history books following his heroics on final day of...
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle hails Victor Osimhen as ‘best striker’ in the world
Head coach of the Nigeria national team, Eric Chelle has hailed Victor Osimhen as the best the striker in the...
Nigeria deserves a place at 2026 World Cup – President Bola Tinibu
Nigeria president, Bola Tinibu insists the Super Eagles deserves a place at the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament, to be...
Nigeria president Bola Tinibu vows support as Super Eagles strive to secure World Cup qualification
Nigeria president, Bola Tinibu has vowed government support for the Super Eagles in their quest to secure qualification to the...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria won’t have it easy in the playoffs – Ex-Super forward Victor Ikpeba
Former Nigerian forward Victor Ikpeba has charged the Super Eagles to prepare for a tough challenge in the African playoffs...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon set for epic showdown in African playoffs
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon will compete in the...
Manchester United target German-Nigerian goalkeeper Noah Atubolu
Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on German goalkeeper of Nigerian descent, Noah Atubolu. The 23-year-old has become a key...
Victor Osimhen hat-trick fires Nigeria past Benin but World Cup dream still unfulfilled
Victor Osimhen delivered a stunning performance as Nigeria thrashed Benin 4-0 in their decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday....
Injured Emanuel Emegha to miss Strasbourg’s clash against PSG after October international break
Dutch forward of Nigerian descent, Emanuel Emegha, will not be fit immediately after the October international break as earlier anticipated....