Tag: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
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Eguavoen: Iheanacho omission would be “unfair”
Former Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen believes it would be unjust if Kelechi Iheanacho is left out of Eric Chelle’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho was included in Chelle’s expanded 39-man squad, but there are indications that the Leicester City forward may be dropped from…
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Chelle names Ekong, Musa, Lookman, Osimhen, 35 others for Rwanda, Zimbabwe games
Super Eagles Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Adeleye Adebayo, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 39 players for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches…
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Aghahowa backs Super Eagles to beat Rwanda
Former Nigeria international, Julius Aghahowa has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will secure a crucial victory over Rwanda in their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The three-time African champions are under pressure to revive their qualifying campaign, having taken just three points from four matches in Group C. Rwanda have already…
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Lucky Igbinedion confident in Super Eagles’ victory over Rwanda
Former Edo State governor, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles have what it takes to defeat Rwanda on their home soil when both teams face off in March for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kigali, gathered Nigeriasoccernet.com. Speaking over the weekend at the opening ceremony of this year’s Kada…
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Broos Backs South Africa to Edge Nigeria in World Cup Qualifiers
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos is confident that his side can secure a 2026 World Cup ticket ahead of Nigeria and other contenders in Group C, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Bafana Bafana currently sit second in Group C with seven points, trailing leaders Rwanda only on goal difference. Nigeria’s Super Eagles, meanwhile, are in a…
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“We need to do better on a consistent basis” Lookman urges Super Eagles
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has stressed the importance of consistency for the Super Eagles, as they navigate qualifying campaigns for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team’s contrasting fortunes in both qualifiers have raised eyebrows. They remain unbeaten in AFCON qualifying with three wins and one draw,…
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2026 WCQ: “I felt it was a penalty, it was a very hard tackle” Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has revealed his disappointment in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Fisayo in the 1-1 draw against the Bafana Bafana was roughly tackled few minutes after he got his equalizer leading to his early substitution from the foul. The referee however looked away without awarding…
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Rohr: Nigeria must not miss another World Cup
The Squirrels of Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr has expressed his concerned that “it will be a little shameful” should the Super Eagles of Nigeria fail to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeriasocernet.com reports. Rohr who between 2016 and 2021 tutored the Super Eagles, coached the Beninese to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria…
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Osimhen hits back at Finidi over commitment claims
Super Eagles star striker, Victor Osimhen has responded to comments made by former Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George regarding his deliberate absences from June FIFA window, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen missed the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury, but Finidi suggested that the striker could still…
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WCQ: Genort Rohr tips Nigeria for group C ticket
Former Super eagles gaffer, Genort rohr believes the Super Eagles will pick one of the world cup tickets despite their slow start in the qualifiers which has seen the country pick up 3 points from possible 12, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Rohr who led Benin Republic to a shocking 2-1 win against Nigeria days back in Ivory…
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“We didn’t take our chances and didn’t defend well” Finidi laments
Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a setback in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in a shocking defeat, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Head coach Finidi George attributed the loss to poor defending and a lack of concentration. The former African champions remain in fifth place in Group C with…
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How we beat the Super Eagles to their own tricks – Jordel Dossou
Benin Republic midfielder Jordel Dossou has revealed the clever tactic he used to outmaneuver the Nigerian defense and score the equalizing goal in their 2-1 win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. While Nigerians complained of the poor communication between Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi in the building to the…
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Nigeria XI vs Benin: Moffi starts ahead of Boniface
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has chosen OGC Nice striker Terem Moffi to lead the attack in the 20226 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Club Brugge midfielder, Rafeal Onyedika alongside Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi man the middle for the park whileFisayo Dele-Bashiru sits out. Bashiru got the equalizer for…
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The mine-field on the road to 2026 World Cup!
At 5:00pm this evening, in less than three hours, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be navigating through a dangerous minefield laid on the route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup by the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. I woke up this morning with a burden on my mind. So, I called and had a very…
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WCQ: Super Eagles leave for Côte d’Ivoire to face the Squirrels
The Nigeria’s Super Eagles and team officials ahead of the crucial tie against Benin Republic departed the country for Abidjan on Sunday afternoon, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The three time African champions find themselves in fifth position in Group C of the African qualifying series following the 1-1 draw against South Africa on Friday. With one more…
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WCQ: Super Eagles arrive Abidjan ahead of the crucial tie against Benin Republic
Three time African champions, Nigeria in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Squirrels of Benin have landed in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After playing a 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Friday, Nigeria now go away to play Benin Republic in Côte d’Ivoire. Super Eagles will face…
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WCQ: Why I snubbed Boniface- Finidi
Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has defended his decision to leave Victor Boniface on the bench for the entire duration of the 1-1 draw with South Africa on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface, who was expected to start in place of the injured Victor Osimhen, was surprisingly not featured in the game, sparking questions from…
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Broos hails South Africa’s fighting Spirit against Nigeria
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has praised his players for their resilient performance in the 1-1 draw against Nigeria on Friday night at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite a grueling travel schedule, which saw the team arrive in Uyo just hours before the match, Bafana Bafana put in an…
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WCQ: Lookman identified as Nigeria’s threat by South Africa Coach Broos
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has singled out Ademola Lookman as the danger man in the Nigerian team ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, who has been in blistering form for Atalanta, scoring hat trick in the Europa League…
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WCQ: Lookman, Iheanacho flank; Onuachu strikes in Finidi’s all attack formation
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George handed Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman a place in the starting XI in the game against South Africa, the matchday 3 of the African FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports: Lookman who joined the team two days ago for the crucial encounter has been in a gun blazing form, scoring…