Tag: 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
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Super Eagles suffer setback as Zimbabwe snatch late equalizer in Uyo
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes took a major hit on Tuesday as the Warriors of Zimbabwe scored a last-minute equalizer in their Matchday 6 clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Match Summary ? Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe? Victor Osimhen (73’)? Tawanda Chireda (90’) The result leaves the Super Eagles in…
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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle demands focus ahead of Zimbabwe clash
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has urged his team to maintain their focus as they prepare to host Zimbabwe in their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles boosted their qualifying hopes with a 2-0 win over Rwanda on Friday, moving up to fourth place in Group C with six points…
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Emotoinal Arokodare in tears after Super Eagles debut
Nigeria forward, Tolu Arokodare was left in tears after making his debut for the Super Eagles in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 24-year-old Genk striker was introduced in the second half of the match in Kigali, replacing two-goal hero Victor Osimhen in the closing minutes. Arokodare’s impressive form…
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2026 World Cup Race: Chelle names Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen, 20 others for Rwanda, Zimbabwe
Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his final list of 23 players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda…
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Slavia Prague congratulate Ogbu on maiden Super Eagles call-up
Czech Republic side, Slavia Prague, have celebrated defender Igho Ogbu’s first invitation to the Super Eagles, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ogbu was named in Nigeria’s 39-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. ?? Igoh Ogbu earns his first senior @NGSuperEagles call-up! ? Nigeria will face Rwanda and Zimbabwe in…
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WCQ: CAF appoint Chadian official for Nigeria, South Africa clash
Chadian official, Alhadi Allaou Mahamat will be in the centre when the Super Eagles host South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo next month, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Mahamat, 38, became an international referee 12 years ago and has officiated in the CAF Champions League and…
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2026 WCQ: Ikpeba charges Eagles for Victory against South Africa
Victor Ikpeba, a former Nigerian international in a recent tv show warned the Super Eagles of Nigeria on how dangerous their opponent for next month’s world cup qualifier, Bafana Bafana of South Africa could be while encouraging them to be mentally and physically ready for the tough test, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The 2023 African Cup of…
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Musa in action as Sivasspor progress to round 16 of Turkish Cup
Turkish side DG Sivasspor was on fire on Tuesday evening spanking Esenler Erokspor 5-2 in the 5th round of the Turkish cup. A first half hat trick from Mustapha Yatabare put Esenler Erokspor at a point of no turn before Erdogan Yesilyurt and Max Gradel even though the second division side scored twice. Super Eagles…