26 h. ago Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa To Qualify For 2026 World Cup – Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has stated that it is crucial for his team to secure a victory against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa if they are to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria in a Matchday 8 encounter in September. Hugo Broos’ team currently leads […]

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34 h. ago Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash

Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle has underlined the Super Eagles’ determination to defeat South Africa in September, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle is convinced that victory against the Bafana Bafana is non-negotiable if the Super Eagles are to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. The Super Eagles find themselves in a precarious position in […] The post Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. 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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7 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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9 d. ago Super Eagles target crucial win against Zimbabwe to revive World Cup hopes

The Super Eagles aim to climb to nine points and firmly re-enter the race for a 2026 FIFA World Cup read more Super Eagles target crucial win against Zimbabwe to revive World Cup hopes

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1 week ago W’Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria host Zimbabwe, other 21 fixtures for Monday, Tuesday

The race to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, enters a decisive phase as African teams gear up for Matchday 6 of the qualifiers. With the stakes higher than ever, group leaders will aim to consolidate their positions, while teams in pursuit of Read More

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1 week ago Super Eagles woo fans with free jersey gifts ahead of Zimbabwe clash

By Seyi Babalola The Super Eagles are wooing their fans with free jerseys ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday six against Zimbabwe’s Warriors. The first 500 fans at the stadium will receive free jerseys. Tickets for the vital encounter will go on sale Monday night. Fans can buy regular tickets for N1000 […] The post Super Eagles woo fans with free jersey gifts ahead of Zimbabwe clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Bet9ja’s Naija Money Back Special: Bet on Nigeria to beat Zimbabwe – and if they don’t, you get your stake back!

Nigeria’s journey to FIFA World Cup 2026 has been far from smooth. With their hopes of automatic qualification hanging in the balance, every game matters more than ever – and the Super Eagles’ next challenge is a must-win clash against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday. But here’s the good news for bettors: Bet9ja is giving Read More

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1 week 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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1 week 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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