'Give credit' - Former African POTY gushes over Onyeka's stunning volley against Benin
Published: October 15, 2025
Frank Onyeka ensured the Super Eagles booked their place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers continental playoffs, set to take place in Morocco from November 13 to 16, with a sensational 90th minute strike in their 4-0 rout of the Republic of Benin on Tuesday evening.Heading into the final whistle and unbeknownst to ...
'We should not forget' - Ikpeba lauds Super Eagles unsung hero Chukwueze after 4 assists in WCQs
Published: October 15, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has heaped praise on Samuel Chukwueze following the winger's impressive performances during Nigeria's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign.The Super Eagles kept their hopes of reaching the global showpiece alive after finishing among the top four second-placed team...
'Story is not over' - Ex-Man City CB planned to ghost Ghanaian pals if Super Eagles missed playoffs
Published: October 15, 2025
Former Manchester City centre-back Nedum Onuoha has admitted he planned to cut off communication with his Ghanaian friends had Nigeria failed to secure a place in the playoffs of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.Nigeria booked their playoff spot after a comfortable 4-0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpa...
'He was 17' - Rohr reminds all he handed first Super Eagles call-up to hat-trick hero Osimhen
Published: October 15, 2025
Benin's Cheetahs coach Gernot Rohr has reminded fans that he was the first to hand Victor Osimhen a call-up to the Super Eagles, recalling that the prolific striker was just 17 years old at the time.After being written off by almost everyone last month, Nigeria have reignited their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA...
'Best striker in the world’ - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle doffs his hat to Osimhen after hat-trick
Published: October 15, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has showered praise on Victor Osimhen after the forward’s stunning hat-trick inspired Nigeria to a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin in Uyo on Tuesday evening.Osimhen, who joined Turkish giants Galatasaray permanently this summer, netted twice in the first half before completing his...
Super Eagles player ratings: Air Osimhen; Chukwueze, Simon creative; Bassey, Ajayi shine
Published: October 14, 2025
Nigeria recorded an emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin on Tuesday evening at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, boosting their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.Allnigeriasoccer.com rates the performances of the Super Eagles players in the dominant win over the Cheetahs of B...
Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Five observations from Super Eagles' convincing victory against Cheetahs
Published: October 14, 2025
The Super Eagles cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday in Uyo.Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen stole the show with a stunning hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late goal to seal the emphatic win for Nigeria.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from the gameEric Chelle makes four cha...
Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Osimhen hat-trick hero, Onyeka strikes as Super Eagles advance to playoffs
Published: October 14, 2025
Nigeria delivered a dominant performance against Benin, defeating them 4-0 on Tuesday in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.Despite the emphatic victory, Nigeria’s win was not enough to secure direct qualification for the World Cup.However, the Super Eagles...
Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Osimhen, Adams lead attack; Ajayi replaces Ekong; Fulham trio in
Published: October 14, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday evening’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Benin’s Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Chelle was expected to make at least one change to the side that defeated Lesotho last Friday, wit...
'Power-playing forward' - Elijah tells Eric Chelle what Olusegun will bring to Super Eagles
Published: October 14, 2025
Former Nigerian international Sam Elijah has tipped Olakunle Olusegun to make a strong impact for the Super Eagles if he is handed his competitive debut by manager Eric Chelle in Tuesday’s decisive World Cup qualifier against Benin.Olusegun, who plays on loan for Pari Nizhny Novgorod in the Russian Premier League, is...
'I called up Osimhen, made Ekong captain after Mikel' - Rohr insists he has the lowdown on Nigeria
Published: October 14, 2025
Ahead of his side's crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Benin coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted the key decisions he made during his time in charge of the Super Eagles.Of the twenty-one players available for selection in Tuesday's decisive encounter, Rohr was re...
'We are qualifying' - Former Chelsea forward predicts win for Super Eagles against Cheetahs
Published: October 14, 2025
Former Chelsea forward  Emmanuel Sarki has expressed optimism about Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the tough task ahead of the Super Eagles.Nigeria will face Benin Republic in a decisive Group C clash on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.The Super Eagles currently sit ...
2026 World Cup qualifier: The four Cheetahs players the Super Eagles cannot afford to ignore
Published: October 14, 2025
The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium will host a high-stakes showdown as Nigeria’s Super Eagles take on Benin Republic’s Cheetahs in the final matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With Benin leading Group C on 17 points and Nigeria trailing at 14, the hosts must secure a victory to leapfrog their ...
Victor Osimhen: We will fight back as underdogs
Published: October 14, 2025
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reflected on Nigeria's recent performances in the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers, describing the team as 'underdogs' ahead of their crucial clash against Benin Republic.The Galatasaray striker provided the assist for Akor Adams' winner in Nigeria's 2–1 victory over Lesotho �...
Ranking of runners-up: Bafana Bafana and Cheetahs miss out, Super Eagles still in contention for playoffs
Published: October 14, 2025
South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Benin's Cheetahs are no longer in contention for a playoff spot heading into the final matchday of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, alnigeriasoccer.com reports.Hugo Broos' side now have only one route to next year's tournament in North America, by defeating Rwanda and hoping that Ben...