34 h. 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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47 h. 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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8 d. ago Lege Miami, Nwabali Clash On Social Media Over Eagles’ World Cup Exit

  Nollywood actor Lege Miami and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, have engaged in a social media war of words following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Super Eagles lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo last Sunday, a defeat that ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago Dalung says corruption, impunity still haunting Nigerian football

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, says Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is read more Dalung says corruption, impunity still haunting Nigerian football

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1 week ago Stakeholders decry Nigeria’s World Cup exit, urge reforms in football administration

Some football stakeholders have expressed disappointment over the Super Eagles’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, describing it read more Stakeholders decry Nigeria’s World Cup exit, urge reforms in football administration

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1 week ago 2026 WCQ: DR Congo Sink Nigeria On Penalties To Reach Intercontinental Playoff

Nigeria’s dream of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffered a cruel blow as DR Congo edged the Super Eagles in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Rabat on. Sunday night. Frank Onyeka had given Nigeria the perfect start with an early goal in the third minute, only for Meschak Elia to level […]

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1 week ago Nigeria Lose To DR Congo On Penalties, Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup

Nigeria’s quest to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a painful end on Sunday night after the Super Eagles lost 4–3 on penalties to DR Congo in a tense and dramatic playoff at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat. The match had finished 1–1 after 120 minutes, but the Leopards […] The post Nigeria Lose To DR Congo On Penalties, Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes dashed after defeat to DR Congo

Nigeria’s quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ended in heartbreak after the Super Eagles fell 4-3 read more Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes dashed after defeat to DR Congo

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1 week ago JUST IN: Nigeria To Miss 2026 World Cup After Defeat To DR Congo

This was after Nigeria lost on penalties to DR Congo in a tightly-contested African play-offs final on Sunday.  The post JUST IN: Nigeria To Miss 2026 World Cup After Defeat To DR Congo appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Nigeria Vs DR Congo: Osimhen Leads Attack, Akor Benched, Semi Ajayi Returns

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has named his starting lineup for the Sunday night game against DR Congo in the final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs, dropping striker, Akor Adams, to the bench. Akor of Sevilla scored the first goal in Nigeria’s victory in the first play-off with the Panthers of Gabon on […]

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1 week ago Republic of Ireland stun Hungary to reach 2026 World Cup Play

Troy Parrott delivered a heroic hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland came from behind to beat Hungary 3-2 in Budapest read more Republic of Ireland stun Hungary to reach 2026 World Cup Play-Off

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1 week ago Portugal Qualify For 2026 World Cup After Thrashing Armenia 9

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves both scored a hat-trick as Roberto Martinez's side racked up a huge win in Porto to top Group F. The post Portugal Qualify For 2026 World Cup After Thrashing Armenia 9-1 appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago W’Cup Qualifier Playoffs: Super Eagles Ready For DR Congo Challenge

A place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament is on the line as Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepared to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the Africa qualifying playoff this Sunday night. Captain William Ekong acknowledged the difficulty of the task, stating, “There is no doubt that the Congolese will be […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago CAF Clears Ndidi For World Cup Qualifier Playoff Final Against DR Congo

The Super Eagles has received a monumental boost before their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo slated for Sunday. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that midfield linchpin Wilfred Ndidi was eligible to play in the crucial match, dispelling earlier fears that he would be […]

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2 w. ago 2026 World Cup: Osimhen brace fires Super Eagles to CAF play

The Super Eagles of Nigeria kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive after a Victor Osimhen brace inspired a read more 2026 World Cup: Osimhen brace fires Super Eagles to CAF play-off final

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2 w. ago W’Cup Qualifier Playoff: Nigeria, Gabon Crucial Clash Stalemate At Half

In a tense first half of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff match in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, Nigeria and Gabon concluded the opening 45 minutes in a goalless deadlock. Nigeria’s Super Eagles dominated possession but struggled to convert that advantage into scoring opportunities. Despite holding 65% of the possession, Nigeria managed five shots on […]

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2 w. ago World Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles Return To Training, Set For Gabon

Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to the training ground yesterday evening, as their focus shifts firmly to today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoff semi-final clash with the Panthers of Gabon. The pay dispute that disrupted Tuesday’s training session has been resolved, and the players are now eager to secure a place in Sunday’s final by […]

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2 w. ago Super Eagles Resume Training Ahead Of Gabon W/C playoff After Boycott Over Unpaid Bonuses, Allowances

The Super Eagles of Nigeria returned to training on Wednesday evening as preparations intensify for Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoff semi-final against Gabon. The squad had suspended training on Tuesday over a dispute concerning unpaid allowances, but the matter has now been resolved, allowing the team to focus on securing a place in […] The post Super Eagles Resume Training Ahead Of Gabon W/C playoff After Boycott Over Unpaid Bonuses, Allowances appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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