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Key threats: Four Leopard players Super Eagles must contain to keep World Cup dream alive
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Key threats: Four Leopard players Super ...

Nigeria's Super Eagles step into tonight's 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo  knowing only victory will keep their World Cup ambitions intact. Th...

Nov 16, 2025
'He's set to break all the records' - Super Eagles CB backs Iwobi to rewrite Nigerian football history
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'He's set to break all the records' - Su...

Super Eagles centre-back William Troost-Ekong has expressed confidence that Alex Iwobi is on course to become Nigeria's all-time record appearance maker in the future.The Fulham midfielder earned his ...

Nov 15, 2025
SAFA president Danny Jordaan sends goodwill message to Nigeria ahead of DR Congo clash
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SAFA president Danny Jordaan sends goodw...

President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Dr. Danny Jordaan, has extended his best wishes to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff encounter ...

Nov 15, 2025
Gernot Rohr: Nigeria are favourites but must beware of DR Congo's set-pieces and physicality
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Gernot Rohr: Nigeria are favourites but ...

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has backed Nigeria to secure a vital win over DR Congo in Sunday's decisive World Cup playoff finale, but warned that the Leopards possess qualities capable of un...

Nov 15, 2025
'Every player wants to play' - Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong says he's more nervous on the bench
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'Every player wants to play' - Super Eag...

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up about the emotions that come with watching from the sidelines, admitting he often feels more nervous on the bench than when he is on the pitch.S...

Nov 15, 2025
What Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong said about Ndidi, DR Congo, fatigue, World Cup ambition
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What Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong s...

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the squad is fully focused and motivated ahead of Sunday's World Cup playoff final against DR Congo, confirming that midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is eligible...

Nov 15, 2025
Change of association: Fifa clears Celtic, Standard Liege and Anderlecht stars to face Nigeria
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Change of association: Fifa clears Celti...

FIFA has approved change ofassociation requests for three dual-national players named in the Democratic Republic of Congo squad for this month's international window, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Acco...

Nov 15, 2025
Super Eagles hold final training session 6pm, no pre-match press conference scheduled
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Super Eagles hold final training session...

The Super Eagles will finalize their preparations for Sunday's crucial playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo with a training session scheduled for this evening at the Institute Royal ...

Nov 15, 2025
'The truth hurts' - Deeney blasts Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong, says he's insecure
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'The truth hurts' - Deeney blasts Super ...

Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has hit back at Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, labelling him 'insecure' following the defender’s reaction to criticism of his leadership qualities...

Nov 15, 2025
Super Eagles team news: CAF confirms Ndidi is eligible to face DR Congo in WCQ playoff final
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Super Eagles team news: CAF confirms Ndi...

Nigeria have been handed a massive boost ahead of Sunday's 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. In a statement ...

Nov 15, 2025
2026 WCQ playoff: Nwabali awaits medical clearance ahead of Super Eagles clash with Leopards
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2026 WCQ playoff: Nwabali awaits medical...

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that a decision is still pending on the availability of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for Sunday evening's 2026 World Cup qualifying...

Nov 15, 2025
'Proud Dutchman' - Future Chelsea striker Emegha explains why he chose Netherlands over Nigeria
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'Proud Dutchman' - Future Chelsea strike...

Future Chelsea striker Emanuel Emegha has explained his decision to commit his international future to the Netherlands over Nigeria, where his mother originally hails from.The Hague native had also be...

Nov 15, 2025