'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...
Super Eagles starting XI: Nwabali, Chukwueze, Ndidi, Fredrick, Ajayi, Onyeka, Lookman start; Simon bench
Published: November 16, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for the African final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Stanley Nwabali has received the green light from the Super Ea...
'The team has Osimhen, Lookman, Simon' - Cameroon legend insists Super Eagles have edge over Leopards
Published: November 16, 2025
Cameroon legdn Joseph-Antoine Bell believes the Super Eagles hold a slight advantage going into Sunday's decisive encounter against DR Congo in Rabat, where a place in the intercontinental playoffs will be at stake.Bell highlighted Nigeria's attacking power as one of the major reasons he considers them favourites. "Le...
'I don't see the N167.6b' - Chelle reveals what it takes to manage 'best striker in the world' Osimhen
Published: November 16, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained what it takes to manage one of the most valuable players in the world, Victor Osimhen, who is currently valued at over €100 million (approximately N167.6 billion in Nigerian currency).Osimhen joined Galatasaray during the summer transfer window for a record-breaking fee of...
What Ighalo has said about former Man Utd teammate and DR Congo star Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Published: November 16, 2025
The Super Eagles and the Leopards will lock horns on Sunday evening in the African final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers play-offs, with a coveted place in the inter-confederation play-off on the line.One Leopard the Super Eagles must keep a close eye on is West Ham United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.Born in Lond...
Key threats: Four Leopard players Super Eagles must contain to keep World Cup dream alive
Published: November 16, 2025
Nigeria's Super Eagles step into tonight's 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo  knowing only victory will keep their World Cup ambitions intact. The showdown in Rabat promises intensity, urgency, and fine margins as both nations fight for a ticket to the intercontinental pla...
'He's set to break all the records' - Super Eagles CB backs Iwobi to rewrite Nigerian football history
Published: November 15, 2025
Super Eagles centre-back William Troost-Ekong has expressed confidence that Alex Iwobi is on course to become Nigeria's all-time record appearance maker in the future.The Fulham midfielder earned his 90th cap during Thursday's 4-1 win over Gabon, leaving him just 22 appearances shy of surpassing Ahmed Musa as the most ...