'One of the best in Africa' - DR Congo coach admits Leopards are not on Super Eagles level
Published: November 14, 2025
DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has admitted that his side will be the underdogs when they face Nigeria in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final.The Leopards booked their place in the showdown after a tense 1-0 victory over Cameroon, while the Super Eagles powered through with an emphatic 4-1 win against...
'We had promised' - Osimhen's Galatasaray teammate Lemina reacts to Gabon's loss to Nigeria
Published: November 14, 2025
Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina has reacted to Gabon's 4-1 defeat to Nigeria in Thursday's 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash in Morocco, describing the result as a painful setback but a lesson for the future.Lemina, who shares a dressing room with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray, played a key role fo...
'We can't blame Nwabali' - Afcon winner insists it was impossible to save Lemina's deflected shot
Published: November 14, 2025
Nigeria thrashed Gabon 4-1 after extra time on Thursday evening to book their place in the African final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs.Akor Adams gave the Super Eagles the lead in the 78th minute following a defensive mix-up.Making his 26th start in Nigeria colours, Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali ...
'He deserves accolades' - Former Real Madrid midfielder gives Eric Chelle his flowers
Published: November 14, 2025
Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has praised Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle for the remarkable turnaround he has brought to the national team since his appointment.Nigeria endured a difficult start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, failing to record a win in their first four matches.The ...
3 goals conceded after 80th minute under his watch: Chelle still pleased with Super Eagles defenders
Published: November 14, 2025
Speaking at the post-match press conference following his side's 4-1 rout of Gabon on Thursday evening, manager Eric Chelle stood by his defenders when he was questioned about the Super Eagles' defensive lapses. Including extra-time and stoppages for injuries and VAR checks, the Nigeria versus Gabon clash lasted for a...
'I play with my heart' - Super Eagles new star Adams reacts to win, provides general fitness update
Published: November 14, 2025
Sevilla striker Akor Adams is quickly establishing himself as a bona fide star for the Super Eagles, following yet another goalscoring display for the three-time African champions.Adams has now found the net in consecutive away fixtures for Nigeria, opening the scoring in Thursday evening's 4-1 demolition of Gabon's Pa...
'We are together' - Chukwueze credits unity for Nigeria's big win v Gabon, focused on Sunday's final
Published: November 14, 2025
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has expressed his satisfaction following Nigeria's 4–1 extra-time triumph over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final, while stressing that full attention must now shift to Sunday’s decisive final match.Nigeria sealed the win in Morocco with a dominant extra-time di...
'He's so good' - Bassey urges Brentford to recall 'unbelievable' Fredrick after pocketing Aubameyang
Published: November 14, 2025
Calvin Bassey has urged Brentford to promote promising centre-back Benjamin Fredrick to their first team squad after the youngster delivered a commanding display in Nigeria's 4-1 victory over Gabon on Thursday evening, a performance in which he kept Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang quiet.The Brentford loanee emerged as arguab...
Osimhen confirms lasers were pointed at Super Eagles players, breaks silence on bonus row
Published: November 14, 2025
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has addressed the laser light incident and the team's decision to boycott Tuesday's training session ahead of the crucial playoff clash against Gabon.The players skipped training on Tuesday evening in protest over unpaid bonuses and outstanding allowances, a move that briefly disrupt...
Super Eagles duo Troost-Ekong and Chukwueze react to Osimhen's injury-time miss against Gabon
Published: November 14, 2025
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Samuel Chukwueze have shared their candid reactions to Victor Osimhen’s dramatic stoppage-time miss against Gabon, a moment that briefly stunned the crowd before the striker redeemed himself with two extra-time goals in Nigeria's 4–1 victory in Thursday’s World Cup play...
Two-goal hero Osimhen reveals what he told Super Eagles teammates after his injury-time miss
Published: November 14, 2025
Victor Osimhen has opened up on the emotional moment he shared with his Super Eagles teammates after missing a potential injury-time winner in Nigeria's dramatic 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off semi-final on Thursday evening.The Galatasaray striker had a golden opportunit...
'Maybe he should return my Nigeria shirt' - Troost-Ekong fires back at Deeney, replies Lahoud
Published: November 13, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has hit back at former Watford teammate Troy Deeney and retired Sierra Leone international Michael Lahoud after both publicly questioned his leadership ahead of Nigeria's 4-1 victory over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semifinal in Morocco.The duo had criticised the c...
Former African POTY explains why Lookman struggled in Nigeria's win v Gabon, calls out Chukwueze
Published: November 13, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba, has shared his thoughts on Ademola Lookman's underwhelming display in Nigeria's emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon on Thursday evening, and also challenged Samuel Chukwueze to step up his game for the Super Eagles.Both wingers were deployed out of position by manager Er...
Super Eagles player ratings: Fredrick outstanding, Osimhen decisive, Bassey reliable, Ejuke super-sub
Published: November 13, 2025
Nigeria advanced to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Morocco with a convincing 4–1 victory over Gabon in Morocco. Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the ratings of the Super Eagles playersThe startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali (6/10): Another shaky outing from the goalkeeper, who looked uncertain with his ...
2026 WCQ playoff Nigeria 4-1 Gabon: Five observations from Super Eagles' big win over Panthers
Published: November 13, 2025
The Super Eagles have advanced to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs after a commanding 4-1 win over Gabon on Thursday evening.Akor Adams put Nigeria ahead in the 78th minute, punishing a defensive error from the Panthers.Gabon pulled level in the 89th minute through Mario Lemina, who fired past Stanley Nwab...