5 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: NFF Denies Rebuking Ekong, Dessers Over 1

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has distanced itself from a controversial press release that singled out Captain Troost Ekong and Cyriel Dessers for blame following the Super Eagles’ disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. Nigeria needed a victory to maintain their hopes of securing […]

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6 h. ago WCQ: NFF Blasts Ekong, Dessers For Super Eagles’ Stalemate In South Africa

  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has criticised Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. The federation also faulted captain William Troost-Ekong for his role in the disappointing result, which further dented Nigeria’s qualification hopes. The Eagles went into the game needing a victory […] The post WCQ: NFF Blasts Ekong, Dessers For Super Eagles’ Stalemate In South Africa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: NFF Criticises Dessers, Faults Ekong After Super Eagles’ Draw With South Africa

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted team captain William Troost-Ekong following the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday in Bloemfontein. Nigeria, needing a win to revive fading hopes of qualifying for next year’s tournament in North America, suffered […]

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13 h. ago 2026 World Cup: List of 18 countries qualified for expanded football tournament

The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is intensifying with less than a year to go before the kickoff. read more 2026 World Cup: List of 18 countries qualified for expanded football tournament

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17 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Haaland grabs 5 goals, Aasgaard 4 as Norway demolish Moldova

By John Ogunsemore Erling Haaland and Thelo Aasgaard grabbed five and four goals respectively as Norway thrashed Moldova 11-1 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday night. The Manchester City striker scored Norway’s second of the night after Felix Horn Myhre opened the floodgates in the sixth minute. He grabbed four more, with two […] The post 2026 WCQ: Haaland grabs 5 goals, Aasgaard 4 as Norway demolish Moldova appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: South Africa Take Early Lead Against Nigeria 1:0

  South Africa currently leads Nigeria 1-0 after 25 minutes of play on Tuesday evening, thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong. The match saw both teams battling for control, with South Africa applying early pressure. The game’s intensity in Bloemfontein ramped up quickly, with several fouls committed on both sides. […]

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34 h. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clarifies Qualification Debacle Ahead South Africa, Nigeria Clash

World football governing body, FIFA, has issued an official communication hours before the highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria on Tuesday, clarifying the permutations in Africa’s Group C. Bafana Bafana sit top of the group with 16 points, six clear of the Super Eagles who have struggled with just two wins […]

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34 h. ago 2026 WCQ: All you need to know about Bafana Bafana vs Super Eagles match

The Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein will take centre stage on Tuesday when South Africa’s Bafana Bafana face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a key 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. As Group C approaches its finale, both teams are under pressure to produce a result. South Africa wants to cement its position at the top of […] The post 2026 WCQ: All you need to know about Bafana Bafana vs Super Eagles match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles face a make or break clash against South Africa

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at read more 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles face a make or break clash against South Africa

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36 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles determined to defeat South Africa – Ekong

William Troost-Ekong has assured millions of fans that the Super Eagles are fully determined to secure victory when they face read more 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles determined to defeat South Africa – Ekong

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41 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Rely on Lookman, Arokodare – Siasia to Super Eagles coach

By Seyi Babalola Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has advised Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle to make the most of Ademola Lookman’s set-piece ability and Tolu Arokodare’s physical presence when they face South Africa in a key 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday (today). Nigeria travels to Bloemfontein after a narrow 1-0 victory over […] The post 2026 WCQ: Rely on Lookman, Arokodare – Siasia to Super Eagles coach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago 2026 W’Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Land In Bloemfontein To Rousing Welcome

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Ambassador Tope Ajayi, and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye, led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission (NSC) and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles […]

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62 h. ago Super Eagles Arrive In South Africa For Crucial World Cup Match Without Osimhen

The Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for South Africa yesterday morning ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifier (Matchday 8) clash against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The journey to South Africa was not without uncertainty, as South African aviation authorities initially withheld a landing permit for the Nigerian chartered flight. Fortunately, the […]

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3 d. ago World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles arrive in Bloemfontein ahead of South Africa showdown

The Super Eagles landed in Bloemfontein on Sunday evening ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South read more World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles arrive in Bloemfontein ahead of South Africa showdown

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3 d. ago World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria under pressure ahead of South Africa clash – Bafana striker

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster believes the pressure is on Nigeria as South Africa gear up for their crunch 2026 read more World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria under pressure ahead of South Africa clash – Bafana striker

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3 d. ago Osimhen ruled out of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa read more Osimhen ruled out of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa

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3 d. ago Osimhen To Miss Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Qualifier Clash Against South Africa After Injury Setback

Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has been sidelined and will miss Tuesday’s vital 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein. The striker was forced off midway through the first half of Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, following a tackle from Claude Niyomugabo. An update from the team’s camp on Sunday confirmed that […] The post Osimhen To Miss Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Qualifier Clash Against South Africa After Injury Setback appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 2026WCQ: Rwanda was tired – Chelle speaks on Nigeria’s victory

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has attributed the team’s victory over Rwanda in the 2026 World Cup Qualifier match on Saturday to their opponents getting tired. The Nigerian team managed to scrape a win in Uyo thanks to a goal from Tolu Arokodare, with Chelle expressing happiness with the three points earned. Speaking in a […] The post 2026WCQ: Rwanda was tired – Chelle speaks on Nigeria’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifies: Arokodare gifts Eagles slim victory to close gap against group leaders

…As Morocco emerges first African team to qualify The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying challenges got a read more 2026 World Cup Qualifies: Arokodare gifts Eagles slim victory to close gap against group leaders

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4 d. ago WC Qualifier: Osimhen Suffers Ankle Injury, May Miss Nigeria’s Next Match Against South Africa

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, was forced to leave Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in the 36th minute on Saturday evening in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after suffering an injury to his left ankle. The 26-year-old forward, who started in Nigeria’s lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers Group […]

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