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Photo: Former Super Eagles coach Peseiro watches Nigeria's heartbreaking loss to DR Congo
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Photo: Former Super Eagles coach Peseiro watches Nigeria's heartbreaking loss to DR Congo

Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro was present as Nigeria suffered a heartbreaking defeat to the DR Congo Leopards in the decisive World Cup qualifying playoff. The match ended 1-1 after extra time before DR Congo secured victory through a 4-3 penalty shootout, ending Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Peseiro, who led Nigeria to the final of the most recent Africa Cup of Nations where the Super Eagles were beaten 2-1 by hosts Ivory Coast, watched the encounter from the stands (as pictured). His appearance marked a notable mo...

November 20, 2025
2026 WCQ: Former Chelsea forward identifies Super Eagles player to step in for suspended Lookman
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2026 WCQ: Former Chelsea forward identifies Super Eagles player to step in for suspended Lookman

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...

Oct 12, 2025
'After all the hard work' - South Africa-based ex-Super Eagles star sympathises with Bafana Bafana
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'After all the hard work' - South Africa-based ex-Super Eagles star sympathises with Bafana Bafana

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 co...

Oct 12, 2025
After flight scare, Super Eagles finally arrive in Uyo ahead of WCQ against Gernot Rohr's Cheetahs
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After flight scare, Super Eagles finally arrive in Uyo ahead of WCQ against Gernot Rohr's Cheetahs

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...

Oct 12, 2025
Flight scare for Super Eagles as aircraft develops mid-air fault, lands safely in Luanda
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Flight scare for Super Eagles as aircraft develops mid-air fault, lands safely in Luanda

An aircraft conveying Nigeria's Super Eagles from Polokwane, South Africa, to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier made an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, on Satu...

Oct 11, 2025
'He mentioned' - Lesotho coach reveals what Eric Chelle told him after World Cup qualifier
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'He mentioned' - Lesotho coach reveals what Eric Chelle told him after World Cup qualifier

There was a heartwarming moment captured on camera between between Nigeria coach Eric Chelle and his Lesotho counterpart Leslie Notsi following the Super Eagles' 2-1 victory over the Crocodiles in Fri...

Oct 11, 2025
'It would have been a different story' - Lesotho coach on key tactical tweak after Nigeria's second goal
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'It would have been a different story' - Lesotho coach on key tactical tweak after Nigeria's second goal

Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi has admitted that he was forced to make a key tactical adjustment after the Super Eagles doubled their lead in the second half of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in...

Oct 11, 2025
'Stay concentrated' - Former Super Eagles goalkeeper warns Nwabali after horror show against Lesotho
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'Stay concentrated' - Former Super Eagles goalkeeper warns Nwabali after horror show against Lesotho

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has urged Stanley Nwabali to stay focused amid criticism over his performance in Nigeria's 2-1 victory against Lesotho on Friday evening.The Chippa United sh...

Oct 11, 2025
Zimbabwe midfielder shares what Wolves teammate Arokodare did after South Africa's punishment
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Zimbabwe midfielder shares what Wolves teammate Arokodare did after South Africa's punishment

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Marshall Munetsi has revealed that his club teammate, Tolu Arokodare, persistently teased him about Zimbabwe's World Cup qualifier against South Africa following Fif...

Oct 11, 2025
What Cheetahs players Mounie, Aiyegun, Dossou said ahead of titanic battle against Super Eagles
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What Cheetahs players Mounie, Aiyegun, Dossou said ahead of titanic battle against Super Eagles

Benin's Cheetahs edged closer to a maiden Fifa World Cup qualification following a 1-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday evening.The result keeps them at the top of Group ...

Oct 11, 2025
Super Eagles coach hails Akor Adams, reveals what happened in dressing room after win v Lesotho
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Super Eagles coach hails Akor Adams, reveals what happened in dressing room after win v Lesotho

Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on matchday nine of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Friday evening, but the result may not be enough to secure a playoff spot yet, allniger...

Oct 11, 2025
Eric Chelle insists Super Eagles ready to battle Benin without suspended Lookman
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Eric Chelle insists Super Eagles ready to battle Benin without suspended Lookman

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday in Uyo.Lookman, who featured in Nigeria's 2–...

Oct 10, 2025
Former Real Madrid midfielder tells Eric Chelle to drop Arokodare from Super Eagles starting XI
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Former Real Madrid midfielder tells Eric Chelle to drop Arokodare from Super Eagles starting XI

Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has called on manager Eric Chelle to drop Tolu Arokodare from Nigeria's starting lineup following the striker's underwhelming display in the 2-1 victory ove...

Oct 10, 2025