'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...
'It's time' – Aiyegbeni challenges Arokodare, Dessers to prove themselves in Osimhen's absence
Published: September 07, 2025
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has urged Tolu Arokodare and Cyriel Dessers to prove themselves when Nigeria face South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.Nigeria will be without star striker Victor Osimhen, who picked up a chin injury in the 1-0 victory over Rwanda on Saturday evening in ...
Yobo tells Super Eagles ahead of South Africa clash: Winning ugly better than missing World Cup
Published: September 07, 2025
Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has sent a message to the Super Eagles ahead of their blockbuster 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein, urging the team coached by Eric Chelle to play ugly if needed to secure a World Cup ticket.Seven matches into the qualifiers, the Super Eagles are still pla...
'What are they waiting for?' – Rohr questions CAF and Fifa over Bafana Bafana points deduction
Published: September 07, 2025
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has called on CAF and Fifa to take decisive action against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Speaking after Benin’s 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe, Rohr expressed frustration over the delay in enforcing a potential three-point deductio...
Ikpeba warns Bafana Bafana: Super Eagles always beat South Africa when it matters most
Published: September 07, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has predicted that the Super Eagles will make South Africa's Bafana Bafana 'crumble' once again when the two sides clash in a decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.Nigeria moved up to ten points in Group C after Saturday's hard-fought 1-0 victor...
Siasia urges Super Eagles to rely on Lookman's dead-ball skills and Arokodare in WCQ v South Africa
Published: September 07, 2025
Nigeria remain in contention to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda's Wasps at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday evening.Wolverhampton Wanderers' deadline day signing Tolu Arokodare emerged as the hero, pouncing on a loose ball to bundle home the decisi...
Former African POTY hails Simon for his pace but urges better decision-making in attack
Published: September 07, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has praised Nigeria winger Moses Simon for his speed and ability to challenge defenders, but stressed the need for sharper decision-making in the final third following the Super Eagles’ narrow 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Rwanda.Speaking on SuperSport after the...
Confirmed Nigeria team news: Osimhen ruled out of blockbuster WCQ v Bafana Bafana
Published: September 07, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday.The Galatasaray forward sustained an injury during Nigeria’s narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday and was substituted in the first half, with Cyriel Dessers repl...
'I know' – Rwanda coach claims some Nigerians are working against Eric Chelle
Published: September 07, 2025
Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche has thrown his weight behind Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle, urging Nigerians to remain patient and supportive despite ongoing criticism over the team’s qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Nigeria edged Rwanda 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Satu...
'Amazing game' – Troost-Ekong names one Super Eagles player who impressed him in win v Rwanda
Published: September 06, 2025
William Troost-Ekong reserved special praise for rookie defender Benjamin Fredrick following Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Saturday.Making his competitive debut for the Super Eagles in what was only his second senior cap, the Brentford loanee delivered a composed performance,...