6 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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20 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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20 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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25 h. ago World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe Star Vows To Stop Osimhen, Lookman

Zimbabwe defender Jordan Zemura has vowed to stop former, current Africa best players, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in their FIFA World Cup qualifying game on Tuesday. Recall that Osimhen scored brace while Lookman provided an assist in the last Super Eagles 2-0 win against Rwanda in Kigali on Friday. Speaking in a press conference […] The post World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe Star Vows To Stop Osimhen, Lookman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Gov Eno Gifts Fans 30,000 Tickets To Cheer Super Eagles To Victory

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has procured 30,000 tickets for football fans and supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Zimbabwe’s warriors scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. In a statement on Monday by […]

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4 d. ago 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles depart Rwanda for Uyo ahead of Zimbabwe clash

By Seyi Babalola The Super Eagles players and coaches returned to Nigeria from Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday morning. They are due to arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, where they will face Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening. Their flight is due to land about 4 p.m. local time. The three-time African champions improved their chances of qualifying […] The post 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles depart Rwanda for Uyo ahead of Zimbabwe clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2026 WCQ: Osimhen overtakes Odegbami, now Nigeria’s 2nd highest goal scorer (Top 10)

By Seyi Babalola Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen surpassed the great Segun Odegbami in the list of Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer. This comes after his goal in the 11th minute of the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali. Osimhen and Odegbami each had 23 goals going into the […] The post 2026 WCQ: Osimhen overtakes Odegbami, now Nigeria’s 2nd highest goal scorer (Top 10) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2026 WCQ: Osimhen brace against Rwanda gives Nigeria World Cup Hopes

By Seyi Babalola The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Rwanda in the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, boosting their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification prospects thanks to Victor Osimhen’s two goals. Nigeria came into the match with a must win to keep their World Cup hopes as they are in a bad spot on the qualifying […] The post 2026 WCQ: Osimhen brace against Rwanda gives Nigeria World Cup Hopes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago BREAKING: Chelle names Super Eagles starting XI against Rwanda

By Seyi Babalola Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles’ head coach, has announced the team’s first starting XI. Nigeria will face Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Kigali on Friday evening. Chelle has chosen the quartet of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Simon Moses, and Samuel Chukwueze. In midfield, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi start, […] The post BREAKING: Chelle names Super Eagles starting XI against Rwanda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2026 WCQ: We have confidence in Chelle — Super Eagles Captain, Troost

By Seyi Babalola Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong stated the squad is completely confident in head coach Eric Chelle’s ability to create a winning strategy against Rwanda. Chelle will lead the Super Eagles for the first time against Adel Amrouche’s side at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium on Friday. The Malian was named head coach of the […] The post 2026 WCQ: We have confidence in Chelle — Super Eagles Captain, Troost-Ekong appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 2026 WCQ: I love the energy – Wizkid hails Super Eagles ahead of Rwanda clash

By Seyi Babalola Nigerian Afrobeats singer Wizkid is pleased with the Super Eagles’ preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying encounter against Rwanda in Kigali. Eric Chelle, the new head coach, led his first training session with the Super Eagles on Tuesday afternoon. Wizkid responded on his X Twitter on Wednesday, expressing his admiration […] The post 2026 WCQ: I love the energy – Wizkid hails Super Eagles ahead of Rwanda clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago PICTORIAL: Osimhen, Lookman others train ahead of Rwandan clash

Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Victor Boniface were among the star-studded Super Eagles squad that have held their first training session ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. The team held the training session at one of the practice pitches in Kigali, Rwanda, on Tuesday. The session was Eric Chelle’s first since Read More

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1 week ago Lookman, Osimhen, Boniface In Race For King Of The Pitch As Nigeria Pitch Awards Holds March 25

The excitement in Nigerian football is palpable as the 11th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards is set to take place on March 25, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, after the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between the Super Eagles and the Warriors of Zimbabwe. This year, the […]

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1 week ago Nigeria Pitch Awards: Lookman, Osimhen, Boniface battle for ‘King of the Pitch’ crown

Atalanta’s in-form forward Ademola Lookman, Galatasaray’s prolific striker Victor Osimhen, Bayer Leverkusen’s sharpshooter Victor Boniface, and Al-Kholood’s defensive stalwart William read more Nigeria Pitch Awards: Lookman, Osimhen, Boniface battle for ‘King of the Pitch’ crown

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1 week ago World Cup Qualifiers: Zimbabwe coach names squad for Nigeria, Benin crackers

Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has unveiled a 23-man squad for the Warriors’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin read more World Cup Qualifiers: Zimbabwe coach names squad for Nigeria, Benin crackers

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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 W’Cup qualifiers: Chelle drops Uche, Dessers as coach unveils final 23

 Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has dropped in-form Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche and Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers in a shocking move as he unveiled his final 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The omission of Uche and Dessers has raised eyebrows, Read More

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Chelle names Super Eagles final squad for W’Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, on Tuesday, announced his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The coach released an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week. These will be his debut matches in charge of the three-time African champions. The squad consists of three Read More

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3 w. ago World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle Names Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen, 35 others For Rwanda, Zimbabwe Games

Super Eagles head coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named Kano Pillars forward, Ahmed Musa, William Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali, Adeleye Adebayo, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi and Simon Moses in his provisional list of 39 players for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against […]

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3 w. ago World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle names Musa, Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen for Rwanda, Zimbabwe clashes

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 39-man provisional squad for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup read more World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle names Musa, Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen for Rwanda, Zimbabwe clashes

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