'This camp was difficult' - Chelle reflects on challenges faced by Super Eagles before Cheetahs clash
Published: October 13, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has opened up about the difficulties his team encountered during their preparations for Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifying match against Benin's Cheetahs in Uyo.Currently third with fourteen points, Nigeria can still claim top spot in Group C with a win over the Cheetahs, if South Afr...
'Step up' - Troost-Ekong sends rallying cry to Super Eagles teammates before must-win Benin clash
Published: October 13, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has urged his teammates to raise their performance level as Nigeria prepare for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday in Uyo.Ekong, who featured for the entire duration of Nigeria's 2-1 win over Lesotho last Friday, made the appeal while speaking...
'It's not a war' - Cheetahs coach Rohr reminds Super Eagles and fans of fair play ahead of WCQ
Published: October 13, 2025
Benin's Cheetahs manager Gernot Rohr has urged his players to stay composed and enjoy the occasion on Tuesday evening when they face Nigeria in a decisive World Cup qualifier, emphasising that football should unite rather than divide.The Cheetahs sit at the summit of Group C with 17 points, and have their destiny in th...
'Let's hope the gods are with us' - Bafana Bafana coach Broos prays for Benin slip-up against Nigeria
Published: October 13, 2025
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says he is banking on divine intervention as his side eyes qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hoping Nigeria can defeat Benin in their crucial Group C encounter on Tuesday evening in Uyo.Bafana Bafana sit second in the group with 15 points and must beat Rwanda while counting o...
'The atmosphere can be hostile' - Benin coach Rohr hints at game plan for WCQ against Nigeria
Published: October 13, 2025
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has hinted at his team's tactical approach ahead of their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, acknowledging the difficult challenge of playing in Uyo.The German tactician, who previously managed the Super Eagles, is preparing to lead the Cheetahs into what promises to be an intense en...
Nigeria v Benin: Three hurdles the Super Eagles must overcome to keep World Cup dream alive
Published: October 13, 2025
Nigeria's Super Eagles  are set for a high-stakes encounter against Benin’s Cheetahs on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in a decisive Group C clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Sitting third on 14 points, behind Benin (17) and South Africa (15), Nigeria needs a two-goal victory and a...
'Eric Chelle shouldn't drop him' - Retired Nigeria international defends Nwabali after Lesotho errors
Published: October 13, 2025
Retired Nigeria international midfielder Sam Elijah has urged Nigeria’s coaching crew led by Eric Chelle not to drop goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali despite criticism following his performance against Lesotho.Nwabali, who has been Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, came under fire af...
Former West Brom forward applauds Chelle's decision to play with two strikers but calls for more urgency
Published: October 13, 2025
Former West Brom forward Brown Ideye has praised the tactical decision of Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle to deploy two natural strikers in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Lesotho last Friday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Among the six nations in Group C, Nigeria remain the only team to have scored in ever...
'Watching Arokodare and Adams' - Afcon winner says Osimhen still searching for ideal strike partner
Published: October 12, 2025
2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Brown Ideye has said that the Super Eagles are still in search of a perfect attacking partner for star striker Victor Osimhen, following Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Lesotho.Osimhen, who has been Nigeria’s most consistent goal threat in recent years, started the game alongside Tolu...
Much-maligned Super Eagles CB Ekong earns praise from ex-Kaizer Chiefs star after goal v Lesotho
Published: October 12, 2025
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has praised William Troost-Ekong for his composure and leadership after the centre-back scored in Nigeria’s 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Friday, October 10.Troost-Ekong, who has faced heavy criticism from fans and pundits in recent months, converted fr...
'No contact' - Leeds United loanee explains decision to represent Switzerland over Nigeria
Published: October 12, 2025
Leeds United loanee Isaac Schmidt has opened up on his decision to represent Switzerland instead of Nigeria.In search of adequate playing opportunities, Schmidt joined  German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen on a temporary basis in August 2025.Born to a Swiss-German father and a Nigerian mother, the versatile defender w...
No room for error: Three key tactical tweaks Eric Chelle must make before facing the Cheetahs
Published: October 12, 2025
As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare to host Benin's Cheetahs in a decisive Group C clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, head coach Eric Chelle faces the formidable task of securing a victory under immense pressure. With Nigeria needing a win and preferably by a two-goal margin to keep th...
2026 WCQ: Former Chelsea forward identifies Super Eagles player to step in for suspended Lookman
Published: October 12, 2025
Former Chelsea forward Emmanuel Sarki has endorsed Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze to replace the suspended Ademola Lookman in Nigeria's starting lineup for their decisive 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Benin.Lookman will miss the clash after accumulating yellow cards, with his latest booking coming during Nigeri...
'After all the hard work' - South Africa-based ex-Super Eagles star sympathises with Bafana Bafana
Published: October 12, 2025
South Africa-based former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has expressed sympathy for Bafana Bafana, saying supporters have now resorted to using calculators to determine the permutations that could see the team qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.Not long ago, South Africa appeared on course for automatic qualifi...
After flight scare, Super Eagles finally arrive in Uyo ahead of WCQ against Gernot Rohr's Cheetahs
Published: October 12, 2025
The Super Eagles have safely arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, ahead of Tuesday's crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying clash against Gernot Rohr's Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Nigerian contingent, comprising players, coaches and officials, touched down at the V...