6 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifier: “My Players Disappointed Me, We Must Fight For Second Place” –Super Eagles Coach

Super Eagles manager, Eric Chelle has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Warriors of Zimbabwe in Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier game. The three times champions of AFCON failed to record a home win on Tuesday, at Godswil Akpabio International Stadium, Akwa Ibom. Recall that Galatasaray’s forward, Victor Osimhen put Super Eagles […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifier: “My Players Disappointed Me, We Must Fight For Second Place” –Super Eagles Coach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 2026 WCQ: We could’ve scored 10 goals against Zimbabwe — Super Eagles coach, Chelle

By Seyi Babalola Eric Chelle, Super Eagles head coach, has stated that his team could have scored 10 goals against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Chelle witnessed the Super Eagles draw 1-1 with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria grabbed the lead in the 74th minute through […] The post 2026 WCQ: We could’ve scored 10 goals against Zimbabwe — Super Eagles coach, Chelle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Osimhen Scores As Zimbabwe Hold Wasteful Super Eagles In Uyo

Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a disappointing 1-1 by Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Tuesday. The result put a dent on Nigeria’s chances of securing a place at the world most anticipating football event in USA. Victor Osimhen scored in the 74th minute […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Osimhen Scores As Zimbabwe Hold Wasteful Super Eagles In Uyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifiers: Zimbabwe Dim Nigeria’s Chance As South Africa Beat Benin Republic

Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening in a 2026 World Cup qualifiers, dimming the hope of the Super Eagles of reaching the competition. Details Later…

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22 h. ago I’m Confident You’ll Make Nigeria Proud, Tinubu Charges Super Eagles To Beat Zimbabwe

President Bola Tinubu has charged the Super Eagles to go all out and defeat the Zimbabwe Warriors in their FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to win the clash. Speaking at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday during the official flag-off of the Torch of Unity Movement for the […]

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22 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Chelle reveals Super Eagles starting XI for Zimbabwe clash

By Seyi Babalola The Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Chelle, has picked an unchanged starting lineup for Tuesday evening’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. Chelle took command of his first game against Rwanda on Friday. Victor Osimhen scored a brace to boost Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the tournament. Chelle has again stuck with […] The post 2026 WCQ: Chelle reveals Super Eagles starting XI for Zimbabwe clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Lookman Lead Attack As Chelle Unveils Squad Against Zimbabwe

The Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle has named an unchanged starting XI for Tuesday evening’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. Chelle took charge of his first game against Rwanda last Friday. Victor Osimhen scored a brace to revive Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament. Chelle has again stuck with the […]

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28 h. ago Akwa Ibom offers free tickets for Super Eagles vs Zimbabwe match

The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced free tickets for the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. In a statement on Monday, the state’s Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, said Governor Umo Eno had purchased all 30,000 tickets to mobilise support for the Read More

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42 h. ago Nigeria vs Zimbabwe clash: Let’s fill the stadium with green and white – NFF urges Nigerians

By Seyi Babalola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) asked Super Eagles fans on Monday to fill Godswill Akpabio Stadium with green and white when Nigeria hosts Zimbabwe in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday evening. In order to get supporters to the stadium, the NFF stated that the first 500 people to buy […] The post Nigeria vs Zimbabwe clash: Let’s fill the stadium with green and white – NFF urges Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago [ICYMI] Living in darkness: Lagos community where Nigerians cross border to charge phones, fetch water

In this report, MUHAMMED LAWAL delves into the daily struggles of residents in a Lagos-Benin Republic border community, where years of power outages have left them without basic necessities The journey along the dusty roads leading to Kweme Community, located near the Nigeria-Benin border, was an arduous one. As dusk settled over the community, many Read More

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2 d. ago World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles focused on Zimbabwe clash – Ekong

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has described Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda as perfect statement to reignite their 2026 FIFA read more World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles focused on Zimbabwe clash – Ekong

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3 d. ago Living in darkness: Lagos community where Nigerians cross border to charge phones, fetch water

In this report, MUHAMMED LAWAL delves into the daily struggles of residents in a Lagos-Benin Republic border community, where years of power outages have left them without basic necessities The journey along the dusty roads leading to Kweme Community, located near the Nigeria-Benin border, was an arduous one. As dusk settled over the community, many Read More

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6 d. ago WCQ: We Will Beat Super Eagles In Uyo, Zimbabwe Star Insists

Zimbabwe forward Knowledge Musona is confident the Warriors can secure a famous victory over Nigeria. Michael Nees’ side are yet to record a win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series. The Warriors occupy bottom spot in Group C with two points from four matches. They will host the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at […]

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1 week ago U17 Women World Cup Qualifier: Flamingos Beat South Africa, Progress To Next Round

Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated South Africa 2-0 in the qualifying series for 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, to reach the final stage slated for next month. Recall that the Nigeria’s side had defeated the Bantwana 3-1 in the first leg of the clash, meaning they progressed to the next phase of the qualification race with […] The post U17 Women World Cup Qualifier: Flamingos Beat South Africa, Progress To Next Round appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gafar: Lookman, Arokodare products of the Lagos FA State League

By Rasaq Oboirien Hajj Liameed Gafar, the egg-head of the Lagos State Football Association, has revealed that in-form Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, and new Super Eagles invitee Tolu Arokodare for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, are all products of the Lagos FA State League. Gafar emphasized that […] The post Gafar: Lookman, Arokodare products of the Lagos FA State League appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police uncover LASU graduate’s shallow grave, arrest fourth suspect

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the location where the Lagos State University graduate, Adedamola Ogunbode, was buried, following the arrest of the principal suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo. PUNCH Metro exclusively learnt that the prime suspect, rumoured to have fled to the Benin Republic, was leading police detectives in locating the burial site of Read More

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2 w. ago Customs Intercepts 445 Bags Of Smuggled Rice From Benin Republic In Ogun

In one fell swoop, the Federal Operations Unit Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Tuesday, revealed that it seized 445 bags of rice smuggled into the country from Benin Republic at Ijoun town in Ogun State. Addressing journalists during a media briefing, the Customs Area Controller of the Unit, Controller Kola Oladeji, […]

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3 w. ago Musa returns as Nigeria names squad for World Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has earned a recall to the national team for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, marking his return after years of absence. The list was released on Tuesday by the Nigeria Football Federation. Musa, who last featured for the Super Eagles before their silver-winning campaign Read More

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3 w. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Chelle’s defensive choices for Eagles amid injury crisis

From defence to attack, the injury worries for new Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle seem unending ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After worrying updates about midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika, the backline has taken some hits too with stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong currently Read More

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3 w. ago Terrorists emboldened, plotting expansion into Benin Republic, others – Counter

The Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka has raised concerns over the growing confidence of terrorist groups, stating that their recent successes have emboldened them to expand their operations into coastal West African countries, including the Benin Republic. Laka made this known in Abuja, on Wednesday, during the Regional Seminar on Read More

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