Galatasaray confirm Osimhen suffered moderate ankle ligament damage in WCQ against Rwanda
Published: September 09, 2025
Through the official website, Turkish giants Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen suffered a moderate ankle sprain while on international duty with the Super Eagles. Osimhen, who completed a permanent move to the Yellow-Reds from Napoli this summer, was forced off in the first half of Nigeri...
2026 WCQ: Four Bafana Bafana dangermen the Super Eagles cannot afford to ignore
Published: September 09, 2025
Nigeria's Super Eagles face a defining challenge in their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign when they travel to the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein to face South Africa. The encounter carries huge stakes in Group C, where Bafana Bafana lead with 16 points while Nigeria sit third on 10 after being held by Zimbabwe...
Tensions rise as Bafana Bafana fans accused of intimidating Nwabali before World Cup qualifier
Published: September 09, 2025
According to a member of the Super Eagles media team, Ayo Olu Ibidapo via his YouTube channel, tensions are rising ahead of Tuesday's blockbuster 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and South Africa following reports that Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has faced intimidation from a section of Bafana ...
'Can't be judged by one match' – Ex-Super Eagles defender warns Chelle not to bench Nwabali v RSA
Published: September 09, 2025
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has urged head coach Eric Chelle to stick with Stanley Nwabali for Tuesday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa.The Chippa United goalkeeper faced criticism for his display in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, where he was involved in a heated alt...
Leeds United loanee no longer eligible for Super Eagles after cap-tying game for Switzerland
Published: September 08, 2025
Switzerland have won the recruitment battle for versatile Leeds United loanee Isaac Schmidt following the defender's cap-tying appearance for The Red Crosses on Monday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Born in Lausanne to a Swiss-German father and Nigerian mother, he was eligible to represent the national teams of ...
'Had a great game' – Chelle refuses to criticise Nwabali despite near-red card v Rwanda
Published: September 08, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has thrown his weight behind goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali despite criticism over his performance in Nigeria's 1-0 victory against Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday.The Chippa United shot-stopper came under fire after narrowly escaping a red card for his aggressive and risky antics during the qual...
'We didn't cry in our rooms' – Eric Chelle insists Super Eagles not distracted by Osimhen injury
Published: September 08, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faced the media on Monday ahead of his team's blockbuster 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa, and among the questions put to him was the absence of his star centre-forward Victor Osimhen.The former African Footballer of the Year sustained an injury during the first half of the ...
'Fifa need to manage it' – Eric Chelle addresses South Africa's use of ineligible player Mokoena
Published: September 08, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has called on Fifa to expedite a decision on the possible three-point deduction facing South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Bafana Bafana risk losing points after midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who was suspended due to yellow card accum...
'Strong squad' – Chippa United captain Nwabali predicts win for Nigeria against South Africa
Published: September 08, 2025
Chippa United captain Stanley Nwabali has expressed confidence as Nigeria prepares for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against South Africa.The fixture, set for Tuesday, September 9, at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, is pivotal for Nigeria’s bid to secure a spot at next year’s tournament.Spe...
'Very good striker' – Hugo Broos talks Osimhen, pitch concerns ahead of Super Eagles clash
Published: September 08, 2025
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has acknowledged the quality of Victor Osimhen but insists Nigeria can still pose a threat without the injured striker when both sides meet in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein.Osimhen picked up a chin injury during Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday...
'We'll be at the World Cup 100% sure' – Chukwueze confident ahead of battle of Bloemfontein
Published: September 08, 2025
Nigeria's Super Eagles are gearing up for a crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying clash against South Africa on Tuesday, September 9, at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.With South Africa currently leading Group C, the fixture represents a major test for Nigeria’s World Cup aspirations.Samuel Chukwueze, who re...
'Big teams in Europe' – Bafana Bafana coach Broos highlights quality of Super Eagles players
Published: September 08, 2025
Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of South Africa's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos highlighted the strength of the Super Eagles squad, pointing to the number of players representing top European clubs.Despite the absence of star striker Victor Osimhen, Nigeria...
Ikpeba questions commitment of Lookman, Aina, Bassey, other dual nationals before RSA clash
Published: September 08, 2025
Two-time World Cupper and former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has questioned the commitment of the dual-national players in the Super Eagles squad ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against South Africa (RSA) at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.For the September international...
'We attacked one another spiritually' – Lukman lifts the lid on what went wrong in South Africa 2010
Published: September 08, 2025
Retired Nigeria international Lukman Haruna has opened up on the internal problems that plagued the Super Eagles during their disappointing 2010 Fifa World Cup campaign in South Africa.Then on the books of AS Monaco, Haruna had been heralded as one of Nigeria's brightest prospects after winning the 2007 Fifa U17 World ...
'Coach spoke about it' - Bafana Bafana GK says World Cup ticket would be sweeter with win v Nigeria
Published: September 07, 2025
There is renewed optimism among Super Eagles supporters over Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after Saturday's hard-fought 1-0 victory against Rwanda in Uyo.The win cut the Super Eagles’ deficit behind South Africa at the top of the table to six points, a gap that could be erased if Nigeria...