The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed dissatisfaction with the Beninoise Football Federation for playing the old Nigerian national anthem before yesterday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Abidjan. ‘Arise …
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Benin Republic stun Super Eagles, go top of World Cup qualifying group
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readThe Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their poor run in the qualifying series for the 2026 World Cup with a shock 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in Abijdan, Cote d’Ivoire …
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Finidi talks tough as Super Eagles seek World Cup redemption vs Rohr’s Benin
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readSuper Eagles head coach Finidi George remains confident ahead of today’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, handled by former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr. The Nigerian delegation of …
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WCQ group is open, don’t expect Super Eagles to beat everybody — Ndidi
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readSuper Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has insisted that the side are still in a good position to qualify for the 2026 World Cup despite a poor start to …
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World Cup: Super Eagles land in Abijdan for win-or-bust clash vs Rohr’s Benin
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readThe Super Eagles have arrived in Abijdan, Cote d’Ivoire for the must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, who are handled by former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr. The …
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WCQ: Rohr’s Benin open up Nigeria’s group as Ghana, Guinea stun Mali, Algeria
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readBenin Republic, guided by former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr, threw open the 2026 World Cup African qualifying Group C, which contains Nigeria, after defeating leaders Rwanda 1-0 last …
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WCQ: Boniface, Ndidi, other Super Eagles stars in camp for SA, Benin clashes
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readThere were 15 players in the Super Eagles camp at the last count as they prepare for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Republic of Benin scheduled for …
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WCQ: Osimhen ruled out of Super Eagles vs South Africa, Benin as Rangers star steps in
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readNapoli striker Victor Osimhen has been withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad that will face South Africa and Republic of Benin in 2026 World Cup qualifying matches in June.
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Finidi invites Lookman, Osimhen, Okoye, 20 others for Super Eagles World Cup qualifiers
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readSuper Eagles of Nigeria head coach Finidi George has called up UEFA Europa League final hat-trick hero Ademola Lookman, African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi as …
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FIFA changes referee for Benin vs Super Eagles World Cup clash
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readWorld football governing body FIFA has made changes to the officiating team, including the referee, for the 2026 World Cup qualifier between Benin Republic and Nigeria’s Super Eagles scheduled for …