THE Super Eagles have retained their faint hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Lesotho 2-1 in Polokwane, South Africa tonight. Meanwhile, Benin Republic took charge …
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WCQ: Two players out as 21 Super Eagles prepare for Lesotho clash
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readTWO of the 23 players initially included the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho will not be available. The three-time African champions are scheduled …
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Chadian referee to handle Lesotho vs Super Eagles World Cup clash
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readWORLD football governing body FIFA has named Chadian Alhadi Allaou Mahamat as the centre referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the …
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WCQ: Chelle calls up Osimhen, 22 other Super Eagles for Lesotho, Benin clashes
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readSUPER Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has included Victor Osimhen in his squad of 23 players for the key 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic next …
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Rwanda, South Africa win to further dent Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readThere were victories for Rwanda and South Africa tonight in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers to pile more misery on the Super Eagles and their hopes of reaching the global …
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Super Eagles drop in FIFA ranking, mixed fortunes for WCQ opponents
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readThe Super Eagles of Nigeria have slipped in the latest FIFA ranking released by the world football governing body today.
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Super Eagles slip in FIFA ranking after WCQ draws as Lesotho, Zimbabwe rise
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readThe Super Eagles have dropped in the latest FIFA ranking released today following the disappointing 2026 World Cup qualifying draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, who both climbed.
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WCQ: Rwanda stun South Africa as Rohr’s Benin hold Lesotho in Nigeria’s group
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readRwanda rose to the top of 2026 World Cup African qualifying Group C today with a 2-0 win over South Africa, preventing Bafana Bafana from going four points clear of …
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will not be able to fire Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro even if the body wants to, a board member
The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their shocking start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with another 1-1 draw today, this time against Zimbabwe in Rwanda.