'Disgraceful' - ESPN pundit calls current Super Eagles the worst in three decades
Published: September 11, 2025
Respected ESPN pundit Colin Udoh has insisted that it is still theoretically possible on paper for the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup but in practical reality he does not believe they will succeed.After eight rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Group C, the Super Eagles find themselves third in the pr...
'A goal is a goal' – Ex-Chippa United GK gives his two cents on Bassey's controversial strike vs RSA
Published: September 10, 2025
Former Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has weighed in on Calvin Bassey's disputed equaliser in Nigeria's 1-1 draw with South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening.With the Super Eagles trailing through William Troost-Ekong's own goal and halftime approaching, Bassey surged forward f...
'We are tied on points with RSA' – Rohr urges Fifa to make decision on Mokoena ineligibility
Published: September 10, 2025
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has urged Fifa to issue a ruling on the eligibility case surrounding South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena, which could have major implications for the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.Bafana Bafana are under scrutiny after Mokoena, who was suspended due to yellow card accumulation, featured in t...
'Sometimes you have to fight' – Chelle explains touchline spat with Broos and Aina substitution
Published: September 09, 2025
Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign suffered a major blow on Tuesday evening as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.The result leaves Nigeria unable to close the gap on the group leaders, further complicating their path to the tournament in Unite...
'It was handball' – Bafana Bafana coach Broos insists Bassey's goal should have been disallowed
Published: September 09, 2025
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has expressed frustration over Calvin Bassey's controversial equalizer in the 1-1 draw against Nigeria, insisting the goal should have been ruled out for handball.Bassey restored parity for the Super Eagles in the 44th minute after captain William Troost-Ekong’s own goal had handed the B...
Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey shines, Lookman rusty, Troost-Ekong erratic, Fredrick reliable
Published: September 09, 2025
Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result casts doubt over the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the World Cup.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the ratings of the Super Eagles players.The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali: Nwabali was comm...
South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles' hard-fought draw v Bafana Bafana
Published: September 09, 2025
Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Toyota Stadium.The host took the lead after captain William Troost-Ekong inadvertently scored an own goal, before Calvin Bassey leveled matters with a close-range header late in the first half.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from ...
2026 WCQ South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Bassey scores to cancel out Troost-Ekong own goal
Published: September 09, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles squandered a golden opportunity to close the gap on South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, coming from behind to settle for a 1-1 draw against the group leaders on Tuesday evening at the Free State Stadium.The result means Nigeria are still six points behind the South Africans and they ...
Super Eagles starting XI v RSA: Troost-Ekong captain; Dessers, Dele-Bashiru, Nwabali, Ndidi, Iwobi in
Published: September 09, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday evening's blockbuster 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, with kickoff set for 17:00 PM Nigerian time.It was known beforehand that Chelle would make at ...
'I haven't scored for Nigeria' – Ola Aina reveals ambition before Bafana Bafana showdown
Published: September 09, 2025
Super Eagles fullback Ola Aina has revealed his personal wish ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa, admitting he is still chasing his first international goal.The Nottingham Forest defender, who is expected to feature in Tuesday’s clash at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein,...
'We know what is at stake' – Arokodare eyes goals and victory in WCQ against Bafana Bafana
Published: September 09, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers deadline day signing Tolu Arokodare has expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa's Bafana Bafana, insisting that both he and his teammates are fully prepared for the challenge that lies ahead.The forward said the Super Eagles are focused on securing v...
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...