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...
Nigeria 1-0 Rwanda: Super Eagles secure three points thanks to Wolves new boy Arokodare
Published: September 06, 2025
Nigeria's Super Eagles revived their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda on Saturday evening. The Eric Chelle-led side moved into third place in Group C with 10 points, keeping pressure on leaders South Africa, who they are set to face in a highly anticipated...
Super Eagles starting XI: Aina, Lookman, Osimhen, Onyeka, Iwobi start; home debut for Fredrick
Published: September 06, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Eric Chelle has named the Super Eagles starting XI for Saturday’s crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying clash against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.With Nigeria sitting fourth in the group, nine points behind leaders South Africa, the fixture represents a mus...
Super Eagles team news v Wasps: Leicester old boy Ndidi named captain, Troost-Ekong bench
Published: September 06, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his starting lineup for Saturday evening’s 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The big news sees  Al-Kholood centre-back William Troost-Ekong excluded from the startin...
Bafana Bafana roster change: Kaizer Chiefs right-back handed late call-up for WCQ v Nigeria
Published: September 06, 2025
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has added Thabiso Monyane to the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of Tuesday night’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. Monyane, a right-back for Kaizer Chiefs, replaces Nyiko Mobbie, who sustained a serious injury during Friday night’s 3-0 victory over Lesotho at the Free State ...
Confirmed team news: Defender who 'never disappointed' Hugo Broos ruled out of Nigeria clash
Published: September 06, 2025
South Africa defender Nyiko Sydney Mobbie has been ruled out of Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria Free State Stadium.The 30-year-old fullback, a key figure under coach Hugo Broos since his appointment in 2021, picked up an injury during Bafana Bafana’s 3-0 victory over Lesotho on Friday.He was forced...
2026 WCQ: Four Rwanda dangermen Super Eagles must watch in today's crucial clash
Published: September 06, 2025
The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo is set to host a high-stakes encounter today as Nigeria's Super Eagles face Rwanda in a crucial Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Kicking off at 5:00 PM local time, this fixture is a must-win for the Super Eagles, who currently sit fourth in the group ...
'I called' – Boniface reveals the Liverpool player who warned him against joining Leverkusen
Published: September 06, 2025
Victor Boniface has revealed that former teammate Jeremie Frimpong attempted to talk him out of joining Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the 2023–2024 season.Frimpong, who left Leverkusen in May 2025 to join Liverpool on a five-year contract, had endured a disappointing 2022–23 campaign with the German club, who finished ...
'I will be banned' – Rwanda coach wary of speaking out on Mokoena saga ahead of WCQ v Nigeria
Published: September 06, 2025
Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche and captain Djihad Bizimana have avoided commenting on the controversy surrounding South Africa’s use of midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the World Cup qualifiers.South Africa are under scrutiny after fielding Teboho Mokoena in their March qualifier against Lesotho, despite the midfielder being...
1xCup 2025: Ikorodu City, ISAGT clinch quarterfinal spots as wild card race heats up
Published: September 06, 2025
The 1xCup 2025 group stage took a dramatic turn during Week 4 as two teams booked their tickets to the quarter-finals while others saw qualification hopes dashed in nail-biting fashion.Ikorodu City FA advanced to the quarter-finals after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Young Strikers FA.The Lagos-based side conceded the...
'Supported him' – Super Eagles captain insists Lookman is highly motivated to face Rwanda
Published: September 05, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assured that teammate Ademola Lookman remains highly motivated despite recent transfer window frustrations, as Nigeria prepares to face Rwanda in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Saturday.Lookman, who handed in a transfer request in a bid to force a move away from Atalanta ...
'Some question marks' – Troost-Ekong says he is unconcerned with Bafana Bafana and Mokoena saga
Published: September 05, 2025
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong hinted that he is paying little attention to Bafana Bafana and the controversy involving Teboho Mokoena.Troost-Ekong was asked whether the Super Eagles are still confident of toppi...
'They deserve to play this game' – Eric Chelle not ruling out home debuts for Felix Agu and Fredrick
Published: September 05, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has hinted that newcomers Felix Agu and Benjamin Fredrick could be handed their home debuts when Nigeria face Rwanda in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Saturday. Versatile Werder Bremen fullback Agu and Brentford loanee Fredrick made their first appearances for the Super Eag...
'Best player in Africa' – Eric Chelle defends decision to invite inactive Super Eagles star Lookman
Published: September 05, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has strongly defended his decision to include Ademola Lookman in his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite the forward's lack of competitive action in recent months.The reigning African Footballer of the Year has not played for club or country since May 25, 2025 when he...