NFF president discusses Eric Chelle, World Cup qualifiers playoffs and Super Eagles players
Published: October 17, 2025
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Musa Gusau has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continental playoffs against Gabon in November.Speaking on the appointment and performance of head coach Eric Chelle, Gusau acknowledged that the decision initiall...
Right calf injury: Super Eagles fullback Zaidu ruled out of Porto v Celoricense
Published: October 17, 2025
Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi is set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during Nigeria's 4-0 victory over Benin's Cheetahs in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday, October 14.The left-back was forced off with sixteen minutes remaining and was later spotted with a bandaged leg during the ...
Birmingham coach provides update on Osayi-Samuel after withdrawal from Super Eagles WCQs squad
Published: October 17, 2025
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has confirmed that Bright Osayi-Samuel is nearing full fitness ahead of their Championship fixture against Hull City.The Nigerian international picked up an injury just before the international break, forcing him to withdraw from the Super Eagles squad for key World Cup qualifiers a...
Nigeria squad announcement: Super Falcons call ups for NWSLers, Brighton, PSG and Galatasaray stars
Published: October 17, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced a 21-woman squad for the Super Falcons' upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against neighbours Republic of Benin.An analysis of the roster shows that head coach Justine Madugu has called up three goalkeepers, seven defenders, five midfielders and ...
Former Nigeria captain warns Eric Chelle: Don't start Troost-Ekong in WCQ playoffs
Published: October 17, 2025
Two-time World Cupper and former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh has sent a message to Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that William Troost-Ekong should be dropped from the starting lineup if Nigeria are serious about qualifying for the Fifa World Cup through the playoffs...
'He is the best player' - Nigeria great Oliseh chooses Osimhen over Lookman, backs him for PL move
Published: October 17, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has hailed Victor Osimhen as Nigeria's best player and backed him for a big-money move to the Premier League in the near future.Osimhen, who was previously linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, completed a record-breaking transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray during the s...
'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 ...