2026 World Cup qualifier: Three key areas Super Eagles must fix before facing Zimbabwe
Published: March 22, 2025
Following their first victory in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers with a convincing 2-0 win over Rwanda, the Super Eagles of Nigeria must fine-tune certain aspects of their game to maintain their qualification hopes when they take on Zimbabwe on Tuesday. While the win in Kigali was crucial, there are areas that requ...
'You can't do that against Nigeria' - Bafana Bafana coach explains why Mofokeng started v Lesotho
Published: March 22, 2025
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed why he carefully chose the right match to hand Relebohile Mofokeng his full debut, stressing that such opportunities are not given in high-pressure games against top sides like Nigeria.The Orlando Pirates forward went the distance on Friday evening as South Africa defeat...
'Nigeria will help us' - Hugo Broos relying on Super Eagles to aid Bafana Bafana's qualification push
Published: March 22, 2025
South Africa have opened up a two-point gap in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after a 2-0 win over Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadion on Friday evening.After a goalless first half, the game came to life on the hour mark when Relebohile Mofokeng broke the deadlock and four minutes later, the hosts were two go...
Troost-Ekong highlights two Rwanda players who impressed him during Super Eagles win v Wasps
Published: March 22, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has singled out two Rwandan players who impressed him during Nigeria's 2-0 victory over the Wasps in Kigali.The former Watford defender played the full 90 minutes as Nigeria secured a crucial win at the Amahoro Stadium, reigniting their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Wor...
Amrouche admits Osimhen's early goal forced Rwanda to abandon their plan in loss to Nigeria
Published: March 22, 2025
Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has reacted to his side's 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.  Despite Rwanda’s strong performance against Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, where they secured a draw and a victory, the Amavubi fell short against the ...
'We gave them a present' - Rwanda coach slams Wasps players after defeat to Super Eagles
Published: March 22, 2025
Rwanda head coach, Adel Amrouche has criticized his players following their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday evening.  The victory marked Nigeria’s first win in the qualifying campaign, bringing their points tally to six from five matches.The Super Eagles had ...
'Played right back' - Troost-Ekong namechecks one Super Eagles player used out of position v Rwanda
Published: March 22, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has confirmed that some players were used out of position during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda on Friday evening.A first half brace from Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen earned the Super Eagles their first win in the qualifiers.Eric Chelle started Ola Ain...
'We used 2 or 3 systems' - Chelle highlights Super Eagles tactics, what impressed him about Rwanda
Published: March 21, 2025
Eric Chelle praised his players after securing his first win in charge of the Super Eagles but challenged them to raise their game in the next fixture against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, March 25.After three draws in their opening four matches, the Super Eagles finally secured their first win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers,...
Super Eagles player ratings: Osimhen clinical; Lookman talisman; Nwabali dark arts; Bassey, Ndidi shine
Published: March 21, 2025
Nigeria secured her first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers campaign with a 2-0 victory on Friday evening at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali.Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players in action.The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali: The Super Eagles goalkeeper had little to do for most o...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles' 2-0 victory against Rwanda
Published: March 21, 2025
The Super Eagles have revived their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a victory against Rwanda at the Amahoro stadium on Friday evening.Despite the presence of thousands of Rwanda - who came to support the Wraps in Kigali, the Super Eagles secured a 2-0 victory to close the gap on the Wasps.Victor Os...
2026 WCQ Rwanda 0 Nigeria 2: Osimhen's brace fires Super Eagles to victory over Wasps in Kigali
Published: March 21, 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a crucial victory in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, with star striker Victor Osimhen delivering a stunning brace to seal the win.The match, played in a charged atmosphere, saw Nigeria dominate proceedings, with Osimhen proving to be the difference-maker.Nigeria w...
'Very big event' - Youngest Nigerian player in World Cup history predicts outcome of Rwanda v Nigeria
Published: March 21, 2025
Former Super Eagles forward Femi Opabunmi has backed Nigeria to secure a crucial victory against Rwanda in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Opabunmi became the youngest Nigerian player to feature in the World Cup when he replaced Pius Ikedia in the 86th minutes of the Super Eagles goalless draw with England on Ju...
Iwobi, Lookman, Osimhen, Ndidi, Aina, Osayi-Samuel named in Super Eagles starting XI to face Rwanda
Published: March 21, 2025
Malian football tactician Eric Chelle has announced his first starting lineup as Super Eagles coach ahead of a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda at Stade Amahoro in Kigali, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. Chippa United captain Stanley Nwabali starts in goal as he did in the previous World Cup...
'Not concerned about history books' - Rwanda CB fires warning to Super Eagles ahead of showdown in Kigali
Published: March 21, 2025
Rwanda's central defender, Ange Mutsinzi, has issued a firm challenge to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their World Cup qualifying showdown later this evening at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali. Despite Nigeria's long-standing football legacy, Mutsinzi made it clear that Rwanda is not intimidated by histo...
'Top 5 in the world' - Zimbabwe coach warns Nigeria always struggle in Rwanda despite world-class attack
Published: March 21, 2025
Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees faced the cameras on Thursday evening, after his side's 2-2 draw with Gernot Rohr's Republic of Benin in a 2026 World Cup qualifier staged at the Mabhida Stadium in Durban.During the press conference, he was asked about the Warriors' upcoming showdown with three-time African champions Nigeri...