'I worked with him' - Troy Deeney says Troost-Ekong is not nasty enough to be Super Eagles captain
Published: November 13, 2025
Watford legend Troy Deeney insists William Troost-Ekong is too gentle to be an effective captain of the Super Eagles. Deeney and Troost-Ekong were teammates at the Hornets, featuring in 15 matches together across the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.Nigeria face Gabon on Thursday evening, and the winner will meet either Ca...
'Timing of strike was wrong' - NFF technical director Eguavoen reacts to Super Eagles' bonus row
Published: November 12, 2025
The Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has weighed in on the recent bonus dispute between the Super Eagles and the Federation, describing the timing of the players' protest as inappropriate.The Super Eagles had boycotted training on Tuesday evening in Rabat, Morocco, demand...
'We are together' - Troost-Ekong confirms bonus row is over as Super Eagles head for training
Published: November 12, 2025
The Super Eagles have resumed preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa play-off semi-final against Gabon following the resolution of their bonus dispute, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Wednesday's training session was scheduled for 5 p.m. in Rabat, Morocco.The Super Eagles players had boycotted Tuesday’s sessi...
Super Eagles duo Iwobi and Ajayi make first public appearance amid bonus row in Morocco
Published: November 12, 2025
Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Semi Ajayi have been spotted outside the team's hotel in Rabat, Morocco, marking their first public appearance since the players boycotted training over unpaid allowances and bonuses.The Nigerian team opened camp at the Rive Hotel on Sunday ahead of Thursday's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup...
'Every player's dream' - Nigeria captain Troost-Ekong says he's hungry for another World Cup
Published: November 12, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed his strong desire to help Nigeria qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Thursday's playoff encounter against Gabon in Rabat, Morocco.Nigeria began preparations for the global tournament on Sunday, with players arriving at the Rive Hotel in Rabat.The team he...
WAFU B U20 Girls Cup Benin 0-1 Nigeria: Ramotalahi Kareem nets first half winner for Falconets
Published: November 12, 2025
Nigeria's U20 women's team, the Falconets, rounded off their impressive campaign at the 2025 WAFU B U20 Girls Cup with a 1–0 victory over hosts Benin on Wednesday at the Stade Omnisports d'Adjohoun.Having already secured the championship title after back-to-back wins against Ghana and Benin in their earlier fixtures,...
'Tough opponent' - Former Panthers defender Ebanega predicts winner of Nigeria v Gabon WCQ playoff
Published: November 12, 2025
Former Gabon international Rémy Ebanega has shared his prediction ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Panthers of Gabon scheduled for Thursday evening in Rabat, Morocco.Both teams are currently in Morocco finalizing their preparations for the crucial encounter tha...
'Best player in history of Gabonese football' - Panthers coach lauds Aubameyang before Nigeria clash
Published: November 12, 2025
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has labelled Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang the best player in the history of Gabonese football ahead of his team's 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff match with the Super Eagles in Rabat.The veteran attacker returned to Marseille during the summer transfer window after a stint in Saudi Arabia an...
'We will be the first to confirm' - Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong says bonus row still unresolved
Published: November 12, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has confirmed that the team's ongoing bonus dispute with the Nigeria Football Federation remains unresolved ahead of a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon.On Tuesday, the players boycotted a scheduled training session, citing unpaid bonuses that have accumul...
Super Eagles boycott Tuesday training over bonus row ahead of WCQ playoff against Gabon
Published: November 11, 2025
Super Eagles players have reportedly boycotted training in protest over unpaid bonuses and allowances ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup playoff clash against Gabon in Morocco.The Nigerian team opened camp at the Rive Hotel in Rabat on Sunday and held a successful opening training session on Monday.However, despite ...
Osimhen and Alhassan arrive in Rabat ahead of Super Eagles training, Okoye yet to show up
Published: November 11, 2025
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and New England Revolution midfielder Alhassan Yusuf have joined the Super Eagles camp in Rabat, increasing the number of players in camp to 23 ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon. Osimhen and Yusuf landed in Rabat before the start of the nationa...
'The dangers posed by Osimhen and Lookman' - Gabon coach admits Super Eagles are favourites
Published: November 11, 2025
Gabon manager Thierry Mouyouma has admitted that Nigeria are favourites ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff but insists the Panthers are not scared to face the three-time African champions. The Panthers booked a semifinal playoff clash with the Super Eagles after finishing as the team with the hi...
Super Eagles camp update: Eric Chelle still waiting to welcome Osimhen, Okoye and Alhassan
Published: November 11, 2025
Preparations for Nigeria's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon have intensified in Rabat, with 21 players now in the Super Eagles camp. Head coach Eric Chelle is overseeing training sessions as the team continues to build momentum ahead of the crucial encounter.The players currently in camp include Ca...
'Don't underestimate Gabon, please don't' - Mikel makes passionate appeal to Super Eagles
Published: November 11, 2025
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel, has issued a warning to Nigeria's senior national team ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs against Gabon on Thursday. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast Channel, Mikel described the tie as the most important fixture for the Super Eagles in the qualification series...
Super Eagles camp update: Osayi-Samuel, Onyedika, Ejuke and Adams check in as training begins
Published: November 10, 2025
The Super Eagles continue to assemble their squad in Rabat as preparations intensify ahead of Nigeria's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The number of players in camp has now risen to 18 with the arrival of Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Raphael O...