'Iwobi makeshift role, Ndidi more defensive' - South African blames Super Eagles midfield for WCQ woes
Published: March 27, 2025
South African football pundit Mbizo Mzamane has pinpointed the Super Eagles midfield as a key weakness in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.Nigeria's new manager Eric Chelle set up his team in a 4-4-2 formation in the recent World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda's Wasps and Zimbabwe's Warriors.The 4-4-2 fo...
'I must be honest with you' - Lesotho FA chief denies direct talks with NFF over Mokoena ineligibility
Published: March 27, 2025
The Lesotho Football Association has requested Fifa to investigate whether South Africa fielded an ineligible player in a 2-0 win over Lesotho last Friday.  The Association has asked the governing body to determine whether Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena who received a yellow card in South Africa's 2-1 win aga...
'If we don't do stupid things' - Hugo Broos confident Bafana Bafana can beat Nigeria to WC ticket
Published: March 26, 2025
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confident that his side can beat Nigeria and other rivals to top spot in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.In the race for World Cup qualification, South Africa have a five-point advantage over nearest challengers Rwanda, with Nigeria in fourth place with seven points after matc...
2025 U20 Afcon: Flying Eagles in limbo as Ivory Coast steps down from hosting duties
Published: March 26, 2025
Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles are awaiting a new host for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations after Ivory Coast stepped down from hosting duties. As part of their tournament preparations, the Flying Eagles are undergoing a training camp in Katsina under coach Aliyu Zubairu’s guidance.A few weeks befo...
'Up to the authorities' - Lesotho coach weighs in on Mokoena controversy rocking Nigeria's WCQ group
Published: March 26, 2025
The debate surrounding Teboho Mokoena's yellow card situation after South Africa's 2-0 victory over Lesotho last Friday has prompted a response from Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi.The controversy centers around claims that Mokoena should have been suspended for the match due to accumulated yellow cards, sparking debat...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle defends decision to play Ola Aina, Lookman, Chukwueze out of position
Published: March 26, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has defended his unorthodox use of Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina and Samuel Chukwueze during his side's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium n Uyo on Tuesday evening.Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 74th minute ...
'2 or 3 more minutes, we would have won' - Michael Nees boasts Warriors nearly stunned Super Eagles
Published: March 26, 2025
Zimbabwe manager Michael Nees has boasted that the Warriors would have stunned Nigeria if more time was awarded due to stoppages. The Warriors, bottom of Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with four points after six games, caused a sensation by holding the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio Inter...
Tired legs, costly goal: Eric Chelle explains Super Eagles late collapse in 1-1 draw v Warriors
Published: March 26, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has acknowledged that fatigue played a significant role in his team's 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe, following a strong performance in the first half. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 74th minute through Victor Osimhen but were pegged back late in the match when Chirewa scored the ...
Eric Chelle shares what he told Super Eagles players after Osimhen's goal against Zimbabwe
Published: March 26, 2025
The Super Eagles suffered a blow in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a matchday six clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium n Uyo on Tuesday evening.Despite taking the lead through a trademark header from Victor Osimhen in the 74th minute, the Warriors salvag...
'If it's true' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reacts to South Africa fielding ineligible player Mokoena
Published: March 25, 2025
The Super Eagles' hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as Group C winners are hanging in the balance following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium n Uyo on Tuesday evening. The three-time African champions thought they had managed to secure back-to-back wins after...
'We could have scored 10 goals first half' - Eric Chelle disappointed after Nigeria's draw v Warriors
Published: March 25, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed frustration over his team's missed chances following their 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday evening.  Nigeria took the lead in the 74th minute through Victor Osimhen, but the Super Eagles failed to hold on as Tawanda Chirewa struck a stoppage-time equalizer ...
Lesotho confirms letter to Fifa over Mokoena ineligibility, admits Nigeria fully entitled to protest
Published: March 25, 2025
The Lesotho Football Association (LFA) has officially written to FIFA, challenging South Africa’s use of Teboho Mokoena in last Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier. The LFA claims the midfielder was ineligible to play due to accumulated yellow cards and argues that South Africa should be stripped of the three points...
Super Eagles player ratings: Troost-Ekong, Nwabali exposed; Ola Aina not bad; Osimhen headmaster
Published: March 25, 2025
The Super Eagles failed to secure all three points as Zimbabwe snatched a late equalizer in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo.Here’s how the Nigerian players performed:The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali – Made a crucial save to deny Musona late on but could have done better in organizing his defense for...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles embarrassing 1-1 draw v Warriors
Published: March 25, 2025
The Super Eagles were forced to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening in Uyo, dealing a further blow to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes.  Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen put Nigeria ahead in the 74th minute, breaking the deadlock after a tense encounter.However, the S...
WCQ Nigeria 1 Zimbabwe 1: Real drama in Uyo as Osimhen's goal cancelled out by Chirewa
Published: March 25, 2025
The Super Eagles  were left frustrated as a last-gasp goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied them victory against Zimbabwe in a dramatic encounter that ended 1-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.Galatasaray talisman, Victor Osimhen had given Nigeria the lead in the second half, but a dramatic 90th-minute strike saw Zi...