THE football bodies of Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo have been fined by FIFA following disciplinary incidents that occurred during their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs match in …
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DR Congo omit ‘controversial’ players from World Cup play-offs squad amid Nigeria protest
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readTHE Democratic Republic of Congo have named a squad of 26 players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental play-offs, dropping three who were cited as part of Nigeria’s eligibility …
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Iran conflict: Iraq coach wants World Cup play-offs postponed amid travel shutdown
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readIRAQ coach Graham Arnold has called for the team’s inter-confederation World Cup play-offs in Mexico later this month to be postponed amidst the travel chaos triggered by the conflict in …
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World Cup play-offs: Troost-Ekong vows Super Eagles won’t blow ‘second chance’
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readSUPER Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has promised that the team will take full advantage of the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup via the play-offs after failing …
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Super Eagles overpower Gabon to reach CAF World Cup play-offs final
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readTHE Super Eagles of Nigeria scored thrice in extra-time to beat Gabon 4-1 in the first semi-final of the CAF World Cup play-offs in Rabat, Morocco tonight. Victor Osimhen scored …
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Gusau tips Super Eagles for World Cup ticket as Eguavoen questions timing of boycott
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readNIGERIA Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau believes the Super Eagles are strong enough to qualify for the 2026 World Cup via the play-offs. The Super Eagles missed one day …
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Super Eagles resolve pay row with NFF, end training boycott
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readTHE pay dispute between the Super Eagles and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been settled, according to captain William Troost-Ekong and the national team’s media unit. The players of …
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World Cup play-offs: Super Eagles boycott training over unpaid entitlements
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readTHE Super Eagles of Nigeria reportedly refused to train in Rabat, Morocco today in protest against unpaid allowances and bonuses. The three-time African champions are scheduled to face Gabon on …
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World Cup play-offs: Osimhen finally joins Super Eagles in Rabat two days to Gabon clash
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readVICTOR Osimhen has finally arrived in the Super Eagles of Nigeria camp in Rabat, Morocco for the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs. The Galatasaray striker, who scored a hat-trick in …
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Super Eagles camp full as training begins for World Cup play-offs
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readTHE Super Eagles camp in Rabat, Morocco was almost full tonight, three days to their World Cup play-offs clash with Gabon. The three-time African champions take on the Panthers in …