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The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the Super Eagles to remain resilient following their defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Sunday’s World Cup qualifying playoff final in Morocco. In a post on X on Monday, Obi acknowledged the disappointment felt across the country but encouraged the players not to […]
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Super Eagles for their effort in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite their heartbreaking loss to DR Congo in a playoff on Sunday. The team’s World Cup dream ended at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, after a tense penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw in […]
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed on Sunday after the Super Eagles lost 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo in the African play-offs final. The match in Rabat, Morocco, ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, but the Leopards held their nerve in the shootout to advance to next year’s intercontinental play-offs. […]
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denied today taking a prohibited substance, after learning he had failed a drug test on the day of his shock loss to Fabio Wardley. The 33-year-old New Zealander said on social media it was a “real surprise” to learn of an adverse finding from an anti-doping test taken on […]
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has named four leaders in Eric Chelle’s side. The former Watford defender spoke following Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying semi-final playoff 4-1 win against Gabon on Thursday. Recall that goals from Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, and Victor Osimhen (2) gave Nigeria the victory against Gabon in Rabat, Morocco. Mario […]
Nigeria are one step away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in their African play-off semi-final on Wednesday in Rabat. The Super Eagles, who had faced off-field turbulence over unpaid allowances, put aside the controversy with a dominant performance that stretched to 120 minutes. Chidera Ejuke and […]
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for the highly anticipated playoff clash against Gabon, taking place at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Star striker Victor Osimhen will spearhead the Super Eagles’ attack alongside Akor Adams, as Nigeria look to secure a final berth. In goal, Stanley Nwabali retains his […]
The Super Eagles are currently facing significant challenges ahead of their CAF Play-Off match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Players and officials staged a boycott of training in Rabat, Morocco, due to unresolved unpaid bonuses that have accumulated over the past two years. The decision to refuse participation in practice came just two days […]
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government to immediately settle the outstanding allowances and bonuses owed to the Super Eagles, following the team’s boycott of a training session in Rabat, Morocco, over unpaid dues. In a post on X on Wednesday, Obi criticised what he described as the government’s “habitual neglect” […]
Star African strikers, Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon, are aiming to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — but only one of them can succeed. Nigeria face Gabon, while Cameroon meets the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday in Rabat, Morocco, in the semi-finals of the African play-offs for the […]
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