3 d. ago Oliseh Backs Super Eagles Coach Chelle Despite World Cup Heartbreak

Sunday Oliseh has expressed his admiration for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle failed in his bid to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the African playoffs. It was the Super Eagles’ first defeat under […]

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6 d. ago Pinnick blames new FIFA format for Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has claimed the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA read more Pinnick blames new FIFA format for Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure

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6 d. ago New Qualification Format Cost Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss – Pinnick

Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has said that the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup was partly because of the revised qualification format. He noted that the team would have qualified if the 2018 qualification structure remained in place. He made the remarks on Monday at the […] The post New Qualification Format Cost Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss – Pinnick appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued an open and sincere apology to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of Nigerians, particularly loyal football fans, following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. In a statement obtained from NFF’s X handle on Monday, the football […] The post NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago South Africa’s Football Chief Danny Jordan Backs Super Eagles Against DR Congo

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordan has publicly pledged his support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday. The gesture comes just days after both Nigeria and Jordan’s South Africa were locked in a tense, […]

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2 w. ago WCQ Playoffs: Don’t Underestimate Gabon, Mikel Cautions Super Eagles

As anticipation builds for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier playoff, former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian national team, urging them to avoid the dangerous pitfall of underestimating Gabon. The two teams are set to clash on Thursday in what is expected to be a fiercely […]

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3 w. ago Lulu Confident Of Super Eagles’ Qualification For 2026 World Cup

Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to successfully navigate the World Cup playoffs and qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during an appearance on the ECN Hard Truths Podcast, Lulu stated that he is optimistic the current NFF leadership, […]

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