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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: Hugo Broos admits Super Eagles could be Bafana Bafana's saviours or spoilers
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2026 WCQ: Hugo Broos admits Super Eagles could be Bafana Bafana's saviours or spoilers

Bafana Bafana's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a major blow after being held to a goalless draw by bottom-placed Zimbabwe on Friday evening.Despite playing with ten men for mor...

Oct 10, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Adams super-sub, Fredrick versatile, Osimhen influential, Arokodare struggles
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Super Eagles player ratings: Adams super-sub, Fredrick versatile, Osimhen influential, Arokodare struggles

Nigeria earned a 2–1 victory over Lesotho on Friday evening, a result that keeps the Super Eagles firmly in contention for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico...

Oct 10, 2025
Nwabali's costly error and four other observations from Super Eagles hard-fought win over Lesotho
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Nwabali's costly error and four other observations from Super Eagles hard-fought win over Lesotho

Nigeria battled to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Wednesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.Captain William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty spot early in the second ...

Oct 10, 2025
Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Troost-Ekong scores from the spot, Adams marks senior debut with goal
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Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Troost-Ekong scores from the spot, Adams marks senior debut with goal

Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers Group C clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday. The Super Eagles sec...

Oct 10, 2025
Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Arokodare full debut; Iwobi, Fredrick, Ekong start; Ajayi bench
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Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Arokodare full debut; Iwobi, Fredrick, Ekong start; Ajayi bench

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Friday's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.&n...

Oct 10, 2025
What Lesotho captain Moerane said ahead of World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles
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What Lesotho captain Moerane said ahead of World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles

Lesotho captain Sekhoane Moerane has declared that his side will approach Friday's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Nigeria's Super Eagles without fear as the Crocodiles aim to keep their faint q...

Oct 10, 2025
Four Lesotho players the Super Eagles must contain in crucial World Cup qualifier
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Four Lesotho players the Super Eagles must contain in crucial World Cup qualifier

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria fight to stay in contention for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, their clash with Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium is set to be a defining battle.With Nigeria trailing in Gro...

Oct 10, 2025
'Most important matches in Benin's history' - Rohr fires up Cheetahs ahead of Wasps, Super Eagles games
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'Most important matches in Benin's history' - Rohr fires up Cheetahs ahead of Wasps, Super Eagles games

Benin's Cheetahs coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted the magnitude of his side's upcoming matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Wasps and Super Eagles.Benin currently occupy the first pos...

Oct 10, 2025
'Best striker in the world' - Eric Chelle raves about Osimhen ahead of WCQs against Lesotho, Benin
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'Best striker in the world' - Eric Chelle raves about Osimhen ahead of WCQs against Lesotho, Benin

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed his delight over the return of star striker Victor Osimhen to the national team squad ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifie...

Oct 9, 2025
'We are 21' - Super Eagles coach Chelle confirms arrival of MLSer, provides update on Olusegun
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'We are 21' - Super Eagles coach Chelle confirms arrival of MLSer, provides update on Olusegun

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed the arrival of New England Revolution midfielder Alhassan Yusuf to the national team’s camp ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World C...

Oct 9, 2025
'Something similar' - Yobo reflects on missing 2006 World Cup, compares it to Super Eagles' 2026 mission
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'Something similar' - Yobo reflects on missing 2006 World Cup, compares it to Super Eagles' 2026 mission

Former Nigerian international Joseph Yobo has expressed his disappointment over missing the 2006 FIFA World Cup, drawing comparisons with the current challenges facing the Super Eagles in their pursui...

Oct 9, 2025
'He's still young' - Former Super Eagles GK defends Harcourt after display against Argentina U20s
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'He's still young' - Former Super Eagles GK defends Harcourt after display against Argentina U20s

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has rallied support for teenage shot-stopper Ebenezer Harcourt following Nigeria's exit from the 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup in Chile.Harcourt, who was a key fig...

Oct 9, 2025