'It's time' – Aiyegbeni challenges Arokodare, Dessers to prove themselves in Osimhen's absence
Published: September 07, 2025
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has urged Tolu Arokodare and Cyriel Dessers to prove themselves when Nigeria face South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.Nigeria will be without star striker Victor Osimhen, who picked up a chin injury in the 1-0 victory over Rwanda on Saturday evening in ...
Yobo tells Super Eagles ahead of South Africa clash: Winning ugly better than missing World Cup
Published: September 07, 2025
Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has sent a message to the Super Eagles ahead of their blockbuster 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein, urging the team coached by Eric Chelle to play ugly if needed to secure a World Cup ticket.Seven matches into the qualifiers, the Super Eagles are still pla...
'What are they waiting for?' – Rohr questions CAF and Fifa over Bafana Bafana points deduction
Published: September 07, 2025
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has called on CAF and Fifa to take decisive action against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Speaking after Benin’s 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe, Rohr expressed frustration over the delay in enforcing a potential three-point deductio...
Ikpeba warns Bafana Bafana: Super Eagles always beat South Africa when it matters most
Published: September 07, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has predicted that the Super Eagles will make South Africa's Bafana Bafana 'crumble' once again when the two sides clash in a decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.Nigeria moved up to ten points in Group C after Saturday's hard-fought 1-0 victor...
Siasia urges Super Eagles to rely on Lookman's dead-ball skills and Arokodare in WCQ v South Africa
Published: September 07, 2025
Nigeria remain in contention to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda's Wasps at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday evening.Wolverhampton Wanderers' deadline day signing Tolu Arokodare emerged as the hero, pouncing on a loose ball to bundle home the decisi...
Super Falcons and Brighton GK Nnadozie marks WSL debut with impressive clean sheet
Published: September 07, 2025
Chiamaka Nnadozie made an impressive start to her Women’s Super League career as Brighton & Hove Albion Women held Aston Villa to a goalless draw in the opening game of the 2025–26 season. The Super Falcons goalkeeper marked her debut with a clean sheet, demonstrating her command in goal with four crucial saves, t...
Former African POTY hails Simon for his pace but urges better decision-making in attack
Published: September 07, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has praised Nigeria winger Moses Simon for his speed and ability to challenge defenders, but stressed the need for sharper decision-making in the final third following the Super Eagles’ narrow 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Rwanda.Speaking on SuperSport after the...
'The quality's there' – Former Man City goalkeeper backs Iheanacho to succeed at Celtic
Published: September 07, 2025
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has expressed confidence that Kelechi Iheanacho can rediscover his best form at Celtic after a difficult spell in Spain.Iheanacho endured a frustrating year following his move to Sevilla during the 2024 summer transfer window.The Nigerian international failed to live up to exp...
Confirmed Nigeria team news: Osimhen ruled out of blockbuster WCQ v Bafana Bafana
Published: September 07, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday.The Galatasaray forward sustained an injury during Nigeria’s narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday and was substituted in the first half, with Cyriel Dessers repl...
'I know' – Rwanda coach claims some Nigerians are working against Eric Chelle
Published: September 07, 2025
Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche has thrown his weight behind Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle, urging Nigerians to remain patient and supportive despite ongoing criticism over the team’s qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Nigeria edged Rwanda 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Satu...
'Amazing game' – Troost-Ekong names one Super Eagles player who impressed him in win v Rwanda
Published: September 06, 2025
William Troost-Ekong reserved special praise for rookie defender Benjamin Fredrick following Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Saturday.Making his competitive debut for the Super Eagles in what was only his second senior cap, the Brentford loanee delivered a composed performance,...
Osimhen faces fitness race ahead of Bafana Bafana showdown as Chelle reveals nature of injury
Published: September 06, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed uncertainty over Victor Osimhen’s availability for Tuesday’s clash against South Africa's Bafana Bafana.The Galatasaray striker picked up an ankle injury during the first half of Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday and was forced off, with Cyriel Dess...
Fredrick starting ahead of Troost-Ekong: Eric Chelle refuses to justify gamble that paid off
Published: September 06, 2025
The Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday, keeping their qualification hopes alive.Wolverhampton Wanderers' deadline day signing Tolu Arokodare emerged as the hero, pouncing on a loose ball to bundle home the de...
Super Eagles player ratings: Arokodare delivers, Fredrick comes of age, Lookman fires blanks, Bassey solid
Published: September 06, 2025
Nigeria battled to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday evening. The team displayed strong character to secure the result against a resilient opponent.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents ratings of the Super Eagles players.The startersGoalkeeper Stanley Nwabali: Nwabali had little to deal with but was fortu...
2026 WCQ: Dessers becomes cap-tied to Nigeria and four other observations from win v Wasps
Published: September 06, 2025
Nigeria earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.Substitute Tolu Arokodare netted the decisive goal early in the second half.The victory lifted Nigeria to 10 points and third place in Group C, six points adrift of leaders South Africa.Allnigeriasoccer...