'We are ready' - Gabon coach looks ahead to potential clash with Super Eagles in WCQ playoffs
Published: October 16, 2025
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has expressed optimism ahead of a potential clash with Nigeria in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers playoffs, scheduled to take place next month in Morocco.Pending confirmation of the Fifa rankings next Thursday, the Panthers are projected to face the Super Eagles in the semifinals of the ...
After suffering knock on Super Eagles duty, Zaidu excused from Porto's training on Thursday
Published: October 16, 2025
Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi has returned to Portugal following his international commitments with the Super Eagles, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.After nearly twenty months away from the national team, the experienced defender earned a late call-up for Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, repl...
'Galatasaray can pay any amount' - Akpeyi insists Osimhen is a true superstar after heroics v Benin
Published: October 16, 2025
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has hailed Victor Osimhen as a true superstar following the striker's imperious display against the Cheetahs during a World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday, insisting that his brilliance justifies Galatasaray's willingness to spend any amount to sign him on a permanent deal ...
'Our greatest undoing' - Ikpeba explains why Super Eagles lost WCQ race to Bafana Bafana
Published: October 16, 2025
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Victor Ikpeba believes Nigeria's slow start to the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign was the key factor behind their failure to secure automatic qualification ahead of South Africa’s Bafana Bafana.The Super Eagles endured a sluggish opening to their Group C campaign, m...
Peterside warns Super Eagles: Don't underrate Aubameyang-led Gabon, predicts Nigeria v Cameroon final
Published: October 16, 2025
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside has cautioned Nigeria against complacency ahead of their crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup playoff clash against Gabon, scheduled to take place in Morocco in November.Nigeria secured their place in the playoffs following a dominant 4–0 victory over Benin on Tuesday evening at t...
'I saw Nwabali wasting time' - Insider reveals what NFF boss told Osimhen at half-time v Benin
Published: October 15, 2025
The Super Eagles booked their place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers playoffs after a commanding 4-0 victory over Gernot Rohr's Benin in Uyo on Tuesday evening.The result was enough to keep the three-time African champions' World Cup dream alive, but the path to qualifying for the playoffs was far from straightfor...
Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees: Super Eagles and one other team are Africa's best in attack
Published: October 15, 2025
Zimbabwe endured a challenging 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of Group C with just five points and failing to record a single victory in ten matches.While South Africa clinched the group's automatic World Cup berth, the Super Eagles were indirectly aided by Zimbabwe. Matches involving the Wa...
'I'm happy' - Rwanda coach commends South Africa and Nigeria, says Africa needs strong representatives
Published: October 15, 2025
South Africa's Bafana Bafana have qualified for the Fifa World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010, overcoming a turbulent qualifying campaign that included a points deduction ahead of Tuesday evening's decisive clash with Rwanda's Wasps.In a historic milestone for South African football, all fo...
'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...
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...