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 ...
SAFA president Danny Jordaan sends goodwill message to Nigeria ahead of DR Congo clash
Published: November 15, 2025
President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Dr. Danny Jordaan, has extended his best wishes to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo.The Super Eagles booked their place in the playoff final with a commanding 4-1 ...
Gernot Rohr: Nigeria are favourites but must beware of DR Congo's set-pieces and physicality
Published: November 15, 2025
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has backed Nigeria to secure a vital win over DR Congo in Sunday's decisive World Cup playoff finale, but warned that the Leopards possess qualities capable of unsettling the West African giants if not properly contained.Rohr, who now manages Benin, offered his assessment following...
'Every player wants to play' - Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong says he's more nervous on the bench
Published: November 15, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up about the emotions that come with watching from the sidelines, admitting he often feels more nervous on the bench than when he is on the pitch.Speaking ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash, Troost-Ekong said the experience of not being dire...
What Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong said about Ndidi, DR Congo, fatigue, World Cup ambition
Published: November 15, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the squad is fully focused and motivated ahead of Sunday's World Cup playoff final against DR Congo, confirming that midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to feature in the decisive clash.Troost-Ekong expressed relief that the confusion over Ndidi’s status had been resolv...
Change of association: Fifa clears Celtic, Standard Liege and Anderlecht stars to face Nigeria
Published: November 15, 2025
FIFA has approved change ofassociation requests for three dual-national players named in the Democratic Republic of Congo squad for this month's international window, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.According to Fifa's change of association platform, Celtic midfielder Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Anderlecht prodigy Mario Stroe...
Super Eagles hold final training session 6pm, no pre-match press conference scheduled
Published: November 15, 2025
The Super Eagles will finalize their preparations for Sunday's crucial playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo with a training session scheduled for this evening at the Institute Royal De Formation in Rabat, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The session is expected to kick off at 6pm, and the first 15 minutes...