World Cup qualifiers
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Chelle Recalls Five as Super Eagles Name Squad for Gabon Playoff
Eric Chelle, head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has handed recalls to five players ahead of next week’s 2026 FIFA…
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Aubameyang to Lead Gabon’s 27-Man Squad Against Nigeria
Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has named a 27-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Nigeria’s…
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Nigerians Protest FIFA’s Appointment of South African Referees for World Cup Playoff
FIFA’s decision to appoint a South African officiating team for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff first leg against Gabon has…
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Rohr Predicts Nigeria vs DR Congo Final in Africa World Cup Playoffs
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has tipped Nigeria and DR Congo to reach the final of the Africa World…
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Eguavoen Confident Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s chances ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World…
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Injury Woes Hit Super Eagles Ahead of World Cup Playoffs
Nigeria’s hopes of progressing to the next stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have suffered a setback as…
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Sunday Mba Urges Super Eagles to Maintain ‘Benin Spirit’ Ahead of World Cup Playoffs
2013 Africa Cup of Nations hero, Sunday Mba, has called on the Super Eagles to show the same determination and…
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2026 World Cup CAF Play-offs: Gusau Confident Super Eagles Will Be Ready for Battle
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will be fully prepared…
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Rohr Blames Refereeing for Benin’s Costly Defeat to Nigeria
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has expressed frustration over what he described as poor officiating decisions during his team’s…
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NFF President Gusau Confident in Super Eagles’ Readiness for 2026 World Cup Playoffs
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ preparations ahead…
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England First European Team to Qualify for 2026 World Cup After 5–0 Win
England have become the first European team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a big 5–0 win…
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Osimhen Praised by Teammates After Hat-Trick Heroics
Victor Osimhen has been called an inspiration by his Super Eagles teammates after scoring a brilliant hat-trick in Nigeria’s 4-0…
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Cape Verde and Ghana Rise from Setbacks to World Cup Glory
Cape Verde and Ghana have turned from zeros to heroes among their supporters after qualifying this week for the 2026…
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Ikpeba Warns Super Eagles Ahead of Tough World Cup Playoffs
Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has warned that Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff clash against either Cameroon or Gabon…
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Osimhen Hat-trick Sends Nigeria into World Cup Playoffs
Victor Osimhen scored a brilliant hat-trick as Nigeria thrashed Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo on Tuesday to keep their 2026…
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Cape Verde Qualify for First-Ever FIFA World Cup, Become 14th African Nation to Reach Global Stage
Cape Verde have made history by qualifying for their first-ever FIFA World Cup, becoming the 14th African nation to achieve…
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Benin Suffer Major Blow Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against Nigeria
Benin will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria without two of their key players in Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier…
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CAF Confirms Morocco as Host for Africa’s Final 2026 World Cup Play-Off
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the continental play-off to determine Africa’s final ticket to the 2026…
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“No do that kind mistake again o” — Fan tells Stanley Nwabali at Airport as Super Eagles land in Uyo
There was mild drama at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on Sunday morning as the Super Eagles arrived in…
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Akwa Ibom FA Chairman Welcomes Super Eagles to Uyo, Rallies Support Ahead of Must-Win Clash
Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, Mr Samuel Umoh, has warmly welcomed the Super Eagles of Nigeria to…
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Finally! Super Eagles Arrive Uyo for Benin Republic Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived safely in Uyo on Sunday morning after a replacement aircraft was deployed by ValueJet…
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South Africa Now Banking on Nigeria to Beat Benin, Says Coach Hugo Broos
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has admitted that South Africa are now hoping Nigeria can defeat Benin Republic in…
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Rwanda Vows to Bounce Back After Loss, Eyes South Africa Clash
Rwanda’s national football team, the Amavubi, has made a strong promise to fans after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Benin…
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Aubameyang Scores Four, Sees Red as Gabon Beat Gambia 4-3 to Keep World Cup Dream Alive
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and saw red as Gabon edged The Gambia 4–3 in a wild qualifier that keeps…
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Nigeria Beat Lesotho to Keep 2026 World Cup Dreams Alive
Nigeria kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho…
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Rohr Describes Rwanda and Nigeria Matches as Most Important in Benin’s Football History
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has underlined the importance of his team’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches…
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Chelle Urges Super Eagles to Stay Focused Ahead of Crucial Lesotho Clash
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has called on his players to remain fully focused and maintain high intensity when…
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Mahrez Shines as Algeria Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Riyad Mahrez led Algeria to a 3-0 win over Somalia, helping them become the fourth African team to qualify for…
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Terem Moffi Believes a Miracle Can Help Super Eagles Reach 2026 World Cup
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi remains hopeful that Nigeria can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite their…
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What Super Eagles Stars Said Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against Lesotho in Polokwane
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa,…
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