Osimhen to undergo urgent MRI scan after suffering hamstring injury in WCQ playoff
Published: November 18, 2025
Super Lig champions Galatasaray are still awaiting the arrival of star forward Victor Osimhen in Istanbul after the Nigerian striker sustained a hamstring injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against DR Congo on Sunday night.Osimhen picked up the injury in the first half at the Crown Prince Moulay El Has...
Iwobi breaks silence: Midfielder's first reaction after Super Eagles' defeat to Leopards
Published: November 18, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has reacted for the first time since Nigeria’s painful elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs, following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in Rabat on Sunday.The result ensured the Super Eagles will miss the World Cup for a second consecutive quali...
'A close call' - Desabre admits Leopards could have lost to Super Eagles in penalty shootout
Published: November 18, 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has admitted his side narrowly escaped defeat against Nigeria after progressing 4-3 on penalties in the African qualifying playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, played in Morocco on Sunday night, ended 1-1 after extra time before the shootout decide...
'Lookman and Chukwueze often dropped back' - DR Congo coach on Super Eagles diamond formation
Published: November 18, 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sébastien Desabre rightly observed that Eric Chelle deployed his side in a 4-4-2 shape at the outset of Sunday's African final in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoffs.Nigeria fell short, missing back-to-back World Cups for the first time since 1986 and 1990, succumbing 4-3 on ...
'It is what it is' - Super Eagles centre-back Bassey humbled by painful defeat to Leopards
Published: November 17, 2025
Nigeria's painful penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday night left Calvin Bassey unusually quiet.The Super Eagles will miss back-to-back Fifa World Cups for the first time since 1986 and 1990 following a 4-3 loss to the Leopards on penalties after both sides were level at the end of extr...
'Some of us won't be around in 2030' - Onyeka reacts to Super Eagles' painful loss to Leopards
Published: November 17, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has opened up on the emotional toll of Nigeria’s World Cup playoff defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo, admitting the players are 'hurting' just as deeply as the fans.British-Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana shared the midfielder’s reaction on his X handle after meeti...
'I would have taken one' - Troost-Ekong admits bench role prevented him from taking a penalty
Published: November 17, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has confirmed that he would have been among Nigeria's penalty takers, had he been on the pitch during Sunday night's 2026 World Cup qualifier playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo.In a tense finish to extra time, the Super Eagles' defence came under relentless ...
Eric Chelle defends decision not to bring on Nigeria's first-choice penalty taker Troost-Ekong
Published: November 17, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has defended his controversial decision to leave captain William Troost-Ekong on the bench during Nigeria's dramatic penalty shootout loss to DR Congo on Sunday night in Morocco.Troost-Ekong, who is Nigeria's first-choice penalty taker, was left on the bench, prompting criticism from th...
'I got a call' - Super Eagles insider reveals exactly why Osimhen was replaced at half-time
Published: November 17, 2025
Super Eagles insider Colin Udoh has shed light on the injury setback that forced Victor Osimhen off at halftime during Nigeria's defeat to DR Congo on Sunday night at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium. The Galatasaray forward, who has been central to Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, was replaced by Sevilla...
Former African POTY Ikpeba points finger at two Super Eagles players for DRC Congo's equaliser
Published: November 17, 2025
Nigeria's hopes of returning to the World Cup were dashed for the second consecutive cycle following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congp's Leopards at the Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium.Eric Chelle's side had opportunities to secure the win after taking the lead through a defle...
'A big miss' - Sunderland's DR Congo midfielder Sadiki admits Osimhen's injury changed the game
Published: November 17, 2025
DR Congo and Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki has stated that the injury to Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen proved to be an advantage for his team, while also confirming that the Congolese squad had practiced penalties ahead of the match.Speaking after the contest, Sadiki acknowledged the influence Osimhen holds for th...
'Did some voodoo' - Eric Chelle explains why he was frustrated with DR Congo officials
Published: November 17, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has shed light on the source of his frustration with some DR Congo staff members during Sunday night’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash.DR Congo secured their place on the intercontinental stage for March 2026 after defeating Nigeria on penalties, following a deadlocked 120 minutes.A...
Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey catches the eye; Nwabali almost a hero; Iwobi, Lookman, Arokodare struggle
Published: November 16, 2025
Nigeria fell 4-3 to DR Congo in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, confirming the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players in action. The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali (6/10): The Super Eagles goalkeeper looke...
2026 WCQ playoff final: Five observations from Super Eagles' penalty shootout loss to Leopards
Published: November 16, 2025
The Super Eagles' bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ended after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.Frank Onyeka put Nigeria ahead, but Meschak Elia struck back for the Leopards to level the score.With no winner after 120 minutes, DR Congo held their nerve in the shootou...
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (3-4 pens): Onyeka scores but Super Eagles' World Cup dream is over
Published: November 16, 2025
Nigeria's route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a damaging hit on Sunday as the Super Eagles were edged out 4–3 on penalties by DR Congo, following a gripping 1-1 draw after extra time in the World Cup qualifying playoff final in Rabat.The contest began brightly for Nigeria, who struck inside three minutes through Fr...