Nigeria starting XI: Ndidi captain; Nwabali, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze start; Simon, Arokodare bench
Published: November 13, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has confirmed his starting lineup for Thursday evening's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff with Gabon at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat.Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal, earning his 26th start for Nigeria.The Chippa United...
'Thank God we have Osimhen' - Former Super Eagles player turned pastor tips Nigeria to beat Gabon
Published: November 13, 2025
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper turned pastor, Peterside Idah, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will secure victory in Thursday evening's 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon, citing the national team's historical dominance and the scintillating form of star striker Victor Osimhen.Off-field issues have d...
Nigeria v Gabon: What Fulham trio Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze said ahead of WCQ playoff
Published: November 13, 2025
Fulham trio Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze have expressed confidence in the Super Eagles' ability to overcome Gabon in Thursday's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semifinal encounter in Morocco.Nigeria will face the Panthers in a decisive tie that could see them move one step closer to sealing quali...
2026 WCQ playoff: Four Panthers stars the Super Eagles must watch closely
Published: November 13, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will need focus, discipline, and defensive organisation when they face Gabon in today’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff semi-final in Rabat. The Panthers, led by veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, boast a blend of experience and pace that can trouble any defence if left unc...
'I'm not afraid of Nigeria' - Indomitable Lions young star Eyong sends warning to Super Eagles
Published: November 13, 2025
Cameroon youngster Etta Eyong has issued a bold warning to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs set to kick off this week in Rabat, Morocco.The Indomitable Lions are drawn alongside Nigeria, DR Congo, and Gabon, with only one team advancing to the intercontinental playoffs for a chance ...
Nigeria v Gabon: Ndidi v Lemina and two other key duels that could decide WCQ playoff
Published: November 13, 2025
As Nigeria prepare to face Gabon in Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff in Rabat, attention is shifting toward the individual contests that could determine the outcome. Both nations boast star names and tactical discipline, but three head-to-head duels stand out as potentially decisive.Pierre-E...
'Gabon has a better team' - 2013 Afcon star insists Panthers are not underdogs against Super Eagles
Published: November 13, 2025
2013 Africa Cup of Nations star Alain Traore believes Gabon should not be considered underdogs ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Nigeria in Rabat.The former Burkina Faso international insists that the Panthers have what it takes to pull off an upset when they face the Super Eagles on Thursday eve...
'In chaos they thrive' - Former Venezuela forward backs Osimhen to deliver v Gabon after bonus row
Published: November 13, 2025
Former Venezuela international Alejandro Moreno has highlighted Victor Osimhen as the player Nigeria will rely on to deliver big goals in their crucial World Cup qualifier against Gabon on Thursday evening.Osimhen netted a hat-trick in Nigeria's 4-0 win over Benin Republic in October, a result that sealed the Super Eag...
'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...