Super Eagles coach hails Akor Adams, reveals what happened in dressing room after win v Lesotho
Published: October 11, 2025
Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on matchday nine of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Friday evening, but the result may not be enough to secure a playoff spot yet, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Super Eagles remain third in Group C, trailing second-placed South Africa by a single point ahe...
Eric Chelle insists Super Eagles ready to battle Benin without suspended Lookman
Published: October 10, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday in Uyo.Lookman, who featured in Nigeria's 2–1 victory over Lesotho on Friday, picked up a yellow card in the 64th minute, his second of the qualifying campaign, which au...
Former Real Madrid midfielder tells Eric Chelle to drop Arokodare from Super Eagles starting XI
Published: October 10, 2025
Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has called on manager Eric Chelle to drop Tolu Arokodare from Nigeria's starting lineup following the striker's underwhelming display in the 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.The Wolverhampton Wanderers striker endured a difficult evening in f...
2026 WCQ: Hugo Broos admits Super Eagles could be Bafana Bafana's saviours or spoilers
Published: October 10, 2025
Bafana Bafana's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a major blow after being held to a goalless draw by bottom-placed Zimbabwe on Friday evening.Despite playing with ten men for more than thirty minutes, the Warriors' defence stood firm, frustrating South Africa's attempts to find a breakthrough.The ...
Super Eagles player ratings: Adams super-sub, Fredrick versatile, Osimhen influential, Arokodare struggles
Published: October 10, 2025
Nigeria earned a 2–1 victory over Lesotho on Friday evening, a result that keeps the Super Eagles firmly in contention for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the player ratings for the Super Eagles following their hard-fought win.The StartersGoalkeeper...
Nwabali's costly error and four other observations from Super Eagles hard-fought win over Lesotho
Published: October 10, 2025
Nigeria battled to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Wednesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.Captain William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty spot early in the second half, before Akor Adams doubled the lead with a composed finish.Lesotho, however, pulled one back through Hlompho Kalake afte...
Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Troost-Ekong scores from the spot, Adams marks senior debut with goal
Published: October 10, 2025
Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers Group C clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday. The Super Eagles secured all three points, despite a late goal from the hosts.Nigeria opened the scoring in the 55th minute when William Troost-...
Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Arokodare full debut; Iwobi, Fredrick, Ekong start; Ajayi bench
Published: October 10, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Friday's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will be aiming to take his clean sheets tally for the Super Eagles to ten fol...
What Lesotho captain Moerane said ahead of World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles
Published: October 10, 2025
Lesotho captain Sekhoane Moerane has declared that his side will approach Friday's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Nigeria's Super Eagles without fear as the Crocodiles aim to keep their faint qualification hopes alive.Despite trailing Group C leaders Benin and South Africa by five points with two matches remaini...
Four Lesotho players the Super Eagles must contain in crucial World Cup qualifier
Published: October 10, 2025
As the Super Eagles of Nigeria fight to stay in contention for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, their clash with Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium is set to be a defining battle.With Nigeria trailing in Group C, victory is non-negotiable against a Lesotho side that has already proven capable of frustrating the three-time Afr...
'Most important matches in Benin's history' - Rohr fires up Cheetahs ahead of Wasps, Super Eagles games
Published: October 10, 2025
Benin's Cheetahs coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted the magnitude of his side's upcoming matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Wasps and Super Eagles.Benin currently occupy the first position in Group C of the World Cup qualifiers and positive results in these two fixtures could be pivotal to their dream ...
'Best striker in the world' - Eric Chelle raves about Osimhen ahead of WCQs against Lesotho, Benin
Published: October 09, 2025
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed his delight over the return of star striker Victor Osimhen to the national team squad ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin.Osimhen, who plies his trade with Turkish champions Galatasaray, suffered a chin injury during N...
'We are 21' - Super Eagles coach Chelle confirms arrival of MLSer, provides update on Olusegun
Published: October 09, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed the arrival of New England Revolution midfielder Alhassan Yusuf to the national team’s camp ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Friday.The team resumed training at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Tuesday as preparatio...
'Something similar' - Yobo reflects on missing 2006 World Cup, compares it to Super Eagles' 2026 mission
Published: October 09, 2025
Former Nigerian international Joseph Yobo has expressed his disappointment over missing the 2006 FIFA World Cup, drawing comparisons with the current challenges facing the Super Eagles in their pursuit of qualification for the 2026 tournament. Yobo described the emotional toll of seeing Nigeria's World Cup hopes in je...
'He's still young' - Former Super Eagles GK defends Harcourt after display against Argentina U20s
Published: October 09, 2025
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has rallied support for teenage shot-stopper Ebenezer Harcourt following Nigeria's exit from the 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup in Chile.Harcourt, who was a key figure for the Flying Eagles during their qualification and continental campaigns, has come under heavy criticism after a s...