'I am Gabonese by blood' - Rennes' dual-national CB thrilled with first call-up for WCQ playoff v Nigeria
Published: November 10, 2025
Rennes-owned centre-back Jonathan Do Marcolino is delighted to receive his first call-up to the Gabonese national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Nigeria's Super Eagles in Rabat.The Bourg-en-Bresse starlet, alongside his cousin Alan Do Marcolino, has been included in coach Thierry Mouyouma's...
A picture is worth a 1000 words: Iwobi exposes poor condition of Super Eagles hotel
Published: November 10, 2025
Without uttering a word, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has drawn attention to the poor condition of the team's hotel in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon.The Fulham midfielder was among the early arrivals to the Super Eagles' camp on Sunday, alongside team officials ...
Super Eagles camp update: Fredrick, Awaziem join squad in Rabat; 11 more players expected Monday
Published: November 10, 2025
As of 8:37 a.m. on Monday, ten players invited for Nigeria’s 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon's Panthers had reported for international duty in Rabat, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Al-Kholood centre-back William Troost-Ekong, Brentford loanee Benjamin Fredrick and Nantes defender Chidozie Awaziem h...
'I have to travel' - Galatasaray striker Osimhen in a hurry to join Super Eagles camp in Rabat
Published: November 09, 2025
Victor Osimhen had little time to dwell on Galatasaray's surprising 1-0 defeat to Kocaelispor in a Turkish Super Lig encounter at the Kocaeli Stadium on Sunday evening.The reigning Super Lig champions failed to recover from a first half setback as Dan Agyei netted what proved to be the decisive goal.Serdar Dursun nodde...
Camp update: Simon reports for Super Eagles duty; Troost-Ekong, Awaziem, Fredrick expected tonight
Published: November 09, 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have intensified preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff tournament after officially opening camp in Rabat, Morocco, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Paris FC dazzler Moses Simon is the latest player to link up with the national team in Rabat, bringing the total number of play...
Super Eagles camp update: Ndidi, Iwobi, Arokodare, 3 others land in Rabat ahead of Gabon clash
Published: November 09, 2025
Nigeria's Super Eagles have officially opened their camp in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup African playoff tournament.Coach Eric Chelle has invited 24 players to the camp, with six players—Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Wilfred Ndidi—arrivin...
'We put ourselves in this situation' - Nigeria legend Okocha backs Super Eagles to qualify for World Cup
Published: November 09, 2025
Three-time World Cup veteran Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has insisted that the Super Eagles can still turn things around and qualify for the 2026 World Cup, despite only narrowly securing a playoff berth.On matchday ten of the qualifiers, Nigeria found themselves on the verge of elimination based on the runners-up ranking, b...
Gabon coach reveals game plan: Frustrate Super Eagles, dominate midfield and possession, score one goal
Published: November 09, 2025
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has outlined his tactical approach ahead of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against the Super Eagles, stressing the importance of dominating possession and controlling the midfield as key to advancing to the final.Nigeria manager Eric Chelle has included five midfielders in his...
Gabon talisman Aubameyang fires warning to Super Eagles after scoring in Marseille's win v Brest
Published: November 08, 2025
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent a warning to the Super Eagles as he scored in Marseille's 3-0 Ligue 1 win over Brest on Saturday.The Panthers forward finished off a well-worked move down the right by Matt O’Riley, adding the final goal to secure the victory at the Stade Vélodrome.The match marked Aubameyang’s last ...
Ajayi dropped from Hull starting XI after repeating similar mistake he made in WCQ v Lesotho
Published: November 08, 2025
Super Eagles central defender Semi Ajayi was left out of the starting lineup in Hull City’s 3–2 victory over Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon, following a costly error that denied the Tigers a point in their midweek clash against Derby County.With the game tied at 1–1 against Derby, Ajayi’s miscommunication wit...
Nigeria squad announcement: Fulham, Wolves, Brentford stars called up; Okoye, Ejuke, Awaziem return
Published: November 08, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon, which will take place in Morocco on November 13.Among the notable inclusions is goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who returns to the national team after serving a betting-related suspension. Oko...
'The strongest always win does not exist today' - Gabon coach warns Super Eagles ahead of WCQ playoff
Published: November 08, 2025
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has issued a stern warning to Nigeria ahead of their upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff, insisting that the notion of 'the strongest always win' no longer holds true in modern football.Mouyouma emphasised the psychological and tactical preparation his team would undertake, noti...
'He said same before Afcon final' - Gabon coach mocking reply to Osimhen's WC vow, cites Aubameyang
Published: November 07, 2025
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has issued a response to Victor Osimhen's recent declaration that he would do everything to help Nigeria overcome Gabon and qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.The Galatasaray superstar was instrumental in securing the Super Eagles' playoff berth, scoring six goals in five appearances to he...
'I'm not a bad player' - Victor Boniface shares honest verdict on his Super Eagles form
Published: November 06, 2025
Victor Boniface has opened up about his experiences with the Super Eagles, reflecting on both the difficulties he has faced and the pride he feels representing his country.The striker admitted that scoring goals for the national team has been a persistent challenge, despite performing well in several matches."I would j...
Thierry Mouyouma explains why he called up suspended player for WCQ playoff v Nigeria
Published: November 06, 2025
Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has explained his decision to include suspended defender Mick Onfia in the squad for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semifinal clash against Nigeria.Onfia, who plies his trade with Hafia FC, was named in Gabon's 26-man roster for the playoff fixtures despite being unavailable...