29 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Why I will take responsibility for Super Eagles’ 1

By Seyi Babalola Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has taken responsibility for his error that led to Zimbabwe’s dramatic late equaliser during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen had given Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute following a cross from Ola Aina. However, Zimbabwe restored parity through Tawanda Chirewa’s stoppage-time […] The post 2026 WCQ: Why I will take responsibility for Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe – Troost-Ekong appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Cricket: Junior Yellow Greens begin W’Cup qualifiers in Lagos

Nigeria’s male U-19 cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, will face Namibia in their first match of the 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup qualifiers on Friday (today), as they hope to clinch the country’s second ticket in the event on home soil, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria is hosting the final phase of the ICC Read More

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52 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Don’t Write Off Super Eagles, Unuanel Warns South Africa, Benin, Others

Former Enyimba of Aba coach, Samson David Unuanel, is confident that Nigeria’s Super Eagles can still turn around their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign despite a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on Tuesday in Uyo. Victor Osimhen had given Nigeria the desire lead before Tawanda Chirewa grabbed a late equalizer for the visitors. After six […]

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52 h. ago Algeria, Egypt, Morocco Close In On 2026 World Cup Qualifications

North Africans -Algeria, Egypt and Morocco have all moved closer to World Cup qualification with home success on Tuesday but South Africa face being docked points after fielding an ineligible player. South Africa opened up a five-point lead at the top of Group C of the African qualifiers after a 2-0 away win over Benin, […]

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52 h. ago Lesotho Petitions FIFA, Challenges South Africa’s Player Eligibility

The Lesotho Football Association (LFA), has sent a query to FIFA over the yellow cards accumulated by South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Mokoena has been booked twice in the qualifiers, and was fielded by South Africa in last Friday’s 2-0 win over Lesotho. The Mamelodi Sundowns star should have […]

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52 h. ago What I Told My Players After Osimhen’s Goal Against Zimbabwe – Eric Chelle

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed what he told his players after Osimhen’s goal against Zimbabwe in their frustrating 1-1 draw in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday. The Warriors’ body language showed they were in Uyo to frustrate the Super Eagles and hand them a blow in their bid to qualify for […]

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2 d. ago Argentina clinch 2026 World Cup spot with dominant win over Brazil

Argentina celebrated their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification in style with a  4-1 victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires. read more Argentina clinch 2026 World Cup spot with dominant win over Brazil

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3 d. ago World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa may lose three points for fielding ineligible player

South Africa‘s Bafana Bafana risk points deduction for fielding an ineligible player in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against read more World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa may lose three points for fielding ineligible player

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Argentina thrash Brazil to cap World Cup qualification party

Argentina celebrated their 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone sealed an emphatic win for the world champions, who had been assured of their World Cup berth after Bolivia’s 0-0 draw with Uruguay earlier Tuesday. Read More

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago W’Cup qualifiers: South Africa risk points deduction for fielding ineligible player

Group C leaders in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers, South Africa, are at the risk of losing three points in the race for the automatic spot in the group after fielding an ineligible player during their 2-0 win over Lesotho last Friday. The player in question is midfielder Teboho Mokoena who accumulated two Read More

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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 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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