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29th November 2025

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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot
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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has urged Bright Osayi-Samuel to step up and reclaim his starting berth from Tomoki Iwata as the Blues prepare to face Watford at the St Andrew’s on Saturday. Osayi-Samuel, who arrived from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe in the summer, enjoyed a promising start to life at St Andrew’s, notably impressing in Birmingham’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on the opening day of the season.However, a dip in form combined with an injury  saw him lose his place to Japan international Tomoki Iwata.The Japanese fullback, originally deployed at right-back due to...

November 28, 2025
Bafana Bafana roster change: Kaizer Chiefs right-back handed late call-up for WCQ v Nigeria
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Bafana Bafana roster change: Kaizer Chiefs right-back handed late call-up for WCQ v Nigeria

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has added Thabiso Monyane to the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of Tuesday night’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. Monyane, a right-back for Kaizer ...

Sep 6, 2025
Confirmed team news: Defender who 'never disappointed' Hugo Broos ruled out of Nigeria clash
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Confirmed team news: Defender who 'never disappointed' Hugo Broos ruled out of Nigeria clash

South Africa defender Nyiko Sydney Mobbie has been ruled out of Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria Free State Stadium.The 30-year-old fullback, a key figure under coach Hugo Broos sinc...

Sep 6, 2025
2026 WCQ: Four Rwanda dangermen Super Eagles must watch in today's crucial clash
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2026 WCQ: Four Rwanda dangermen Super Eagles must watch in today's crucial clash

The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo is set to host a high-stakes encounter today as Nigeria's Super Eagles face Rwanda in a crucial Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Ki...

Sep 6, 2025
'I will be banned' – Rwanda coach wary of speaking out on Mokoena saga ahead of WCQ v Nigeria
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'I will be banned' – Rwanda coach wary of speaking out on Mokoena saga ahead of WCQ v Nigeria

Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche and captain Djihad Bizimana have avoided commenting on the controversy surrounding South Africa’s use of midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the World Cup qualifiers.South A...

Sep 6, 2025
'Supported him' – Super Eagles captain insists Lookman is highly motivated to face Rwanda
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'Supported him' – Super Eagles captain insists Lookman is highly motivated to face Rwanda

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assured that teammate Ademola Lookman remains highly motivated despite recent transfer window frustrations, as Nigeria prepares to face Rwanda in a crucia...

Sep 5, 2025
'Some question marks' – Troost-Ekong says he is unconcerned with Bafana Bafana and Mokoena saga
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'Some question marks' – Troost-Ekong says he is unconcerned with Bafana Bafana and Mokoena saga

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong hinted that he is paying little attention to Bafana Bafana a...

Sep 5, 2025
'They deserve to play this game' – Eric Chelle not ruling out home debuts for Felix Agu and Fredrick
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'They deserve to play this game' – Eric Chelle not ruling out home debuts for Felix Agu and Fredrick

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has hinted that newcomers Felix Agu and Benjamin Fredrick could be handed their home debuts when Nigeria face Rwanda in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Satu...

Sep 5, 2025
'Best player in Africa' – Eric Chelle defends decision to invite inactive Super Eagles star Lookman
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'Best player in Africa' – Eric Chelle defends decision to invite inactive Super Eagles star Lookman

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has strongly defended his decision to include Ademola Lookman in his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite the forward's lack of competitive action in...

Sep 5, 2025
2026 WCQ: Victory for the Super Eagles now non-negotiable after South Africa and Benin wins
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2026 WCQ: Victory for the Super Eagles now non-negotiable after South Africa and Benin wins

Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hinge on Saturday's Group C clash against Rwanda in Uyo.Following Friday's results, the Super Eagles sit fourth in the standings with 7 points...

Sep 5, 2025
'Go for the win' – Three-time World Cupper Adepoju addresses Lookman's fitness, advises Chelle
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'Go for the win' – Three-time World Cupper Adepoju addresses Lookman's fitness, advises Chelle

Three-time World Cupper Mutiu Adepoju has urged Eric Chelle to stay focused on securing victory for Nigeria despite criticism following the team's exit from the CHAN tournament.Adepoju, who was a memb...

Sep 5, 2025
'Got a draw in Uyo' – Lesotho coach highlights progress ahead of 'home match' v Bafana Bafana
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'Got a draw in Uyo' – Lesotho coach highlights progress ahead of 'home match' v Bafana Bafana

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Lesotho coach Leslie Notsi has highlighted the steady progress of his side as they prepare to take on South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday.N...

Sep 5, 2025
'Nigeria is playing on Saturday' – Broos urges Bafana Bafana to seize their chance, banking on fans
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'Nigeria is playing on Saturday' – Broos urges Bafana Bafana to seize their chance, banking on fans

There are big questions surrounding the Super Eagles in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with the three-time African champions six points adrift of group leaders South Africa after dropping valuable poi...

Sep 5, 2025