Nigeria v Benin: Three hurdles the Super Eagles must overcome to keep World Cup dream alive
Published: October 13, 2025
Nigeria's Super Eagles  are set for a high-stakes encounter against Benin’s Cheetahs on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in a decisive Group C clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Sitting third on 14 points, behind Benin (17) and South Africa (15), Nigeria needs a two-goal victory and a...
'Eric Chelle shouldn't drop him' - Retired Nigeria international defends Nwabali after Lesotho errors
Published: October 13, 2025
Retired Nigeria international midfielder Sam Elijah has urged Nigeria’s coaching crew led by Eric Chelle not to drop goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali despite criticism following his performance against Lesotho.Nwabali, who has been Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, came under fire af...
Former West Brom forward applauds Chelle's decision to play with two strikers but calls for more urgency
Published: October 13, 2025
Former West Brom forward Brown Ideye has praised the tactical decision of Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle to deploy two natural strikers in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Lesotho last Friday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Among the six nations in Group C, Nigeria remain the only team to have scored in ever...
'Watching Arokodare and Adams' - Afcon winner says Osimhen still searching for ideal strike partner
Published: October 12, 2025
2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Brown Ideye has said that the Super Eagles are still in search of a perfect attacking partner for star striker Victor Osimhen, following Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Lesotho.Osimhen, who has been Nigeria’s most consistent goal threat in recent years, started the game alongside Tolu...
Much-maligned Super Eagles CB Ekong earns praise from ex-Kaizer Chiefs star after goal v Lesotho
Published: October 12, 2025
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has praised William Troost-Ekong for his composure and leadership after the centre-back scored in Nigeria’s 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Friday, October 10.Troost-Ekong, who has faced heavy criticism from fans and pundits in recent months, converted fr...
'No contact' - Leeds United loanee explains decision to represent Switzerland over Nigeria
Published: October 12, 2025
Leeds United loanee Isaac Schmidt has opened up on his decision to represent Switzerland instead of Nigeria.In search of adequate playing opportunities, Schmidt joined  German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen on a temporary basis in August 2025.Born to a Swiss-German father and a Nigerian mother, the versatile defender w...
No room for error: Three key tactical tweaks Eric Chelle must make before facing the Cheetahs
Published: October 12, 2025
As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare to host Benin's Cheetahs in a decisive Group C clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, head coach Eric Chelle faces the formidable task of securing a victory under immense pressure. With Nigeria needing a win and preferably by a two-goal margin to keep th...
2026 WCQ: Former Chelsea forward identifies Super Eagles player to step in for suspended Lookman
Published: October 12, 2025
Former Chelsea forward Emmanuel Sarki has endorsed Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze to replace the suspended Ademola Lookman in Nigeria's starting lineup for their decisive 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Benin.Lookman will miss the clash after accumulating yellow cards, with his latest booking coming during Nigeri...
'After all the hard work' - South Africa-based ex-Super Eagles star sympathises with Bafana Bafana
Published: October 12, 2025
South Africa-based former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has expressed sympathy for Bafana Bafana, saying supporters have now resorted to using calculators to determine the permutations that could see the team qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.Not long ago, South Africa appeared on course for automatic qualifi...
After flight scare, Super Eagles finally arrive in Uyo ahead of WCQ against Gernot Rohr's Cheetahs
Published: October 12, 2025
The Super Eagles have safely arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, ahead of Tuesday's crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying clash against Gernot Rohr's Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Nigerian contingent, comprising players, coaches and officials, touched down at the V...
Flight scare for Super Eagles as aircraft develops mid-air fault, lands safely in Luanda
Published: October 11, 2025
An aircraft conveying Nigeria's Super Eagles from Polokwane, South Africa, to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier made an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday afternoon.The Value Jet-operated flight, which had initially stopped in Luanda to refuel, was forced to make a U-tu...
'He mentioned' - Lesotho coach reveals what Eric Chelle told him after World Cup qualifier
Published: October 11, 2025
There was a heartwarming moment captured on camera between between Nigeria coach Eric Chelle and his Lesotho counterpart Leslie Notsi following the Super Eagles' 2-1 victory over the Crocodiles in Friday's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Polokwane, South Africa.Nigeria started strongly, dominating possession and creat...
'It would have been a different story' - Lesotho coach on key tactical tweak after Nigeria's second goal
Published: October 11, 2025
Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi has admitted that he was forced to make a key tactical adjustment after the Super Eagles doubled their lead in the second half of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday evening.After William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 5...
'Stay concentrated' - Former Super Eagles goalkeeper warns Nwabali after horror show against Lesotho
Published: October 11, 2025
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has urged Stanley Nwabali to stay focused amid criticism over his performance in Nigeria's 2-1 victory against Lesotho on Friday evening.The Chippa United shot-stopper came under fire after a costly error that nearly denied Nigeria three crucial points in their 2026 FIFA World...
Zimbabwe midfielder shares what Wolves teammate Arokodare did after South Africa's punishment
Published: October 11, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Marshall Munetsi has revealed that his club teammate, Tolu Arokodare, persistently teased him about Zimbabwe's World Cup qualifier against South Africa following Fifa's decision to dock Bafana Bafana three points, a development that threw Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers wide ...