6 h. ago NFF Dismisses Reports Of FIFA Clearing South Africa Over Player Ineligibility Controversy

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports indicating that FIFA has cleared South Africa of any wrongdoing in the player ineligibility saga involving Teboho Mokoena. Ademola Olajire, the NFF’s Director of Communications, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that no official communication has been received from FIFA regarding the matter. […]

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8 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: NFF Denies Rebuking Ekong, Dessers Over 1

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has distanced itself from a controversial press release that singled out Captain Troost Ekong and Cyriel Dessers for blame following the Super Eagles’ disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. Nigeria needed a victory to maintain their hopes of securing […]

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9 h. ago WCQ: NFF Blasts Ekong, Dessers For Super Eagles’ Stalemate In South Africa

  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has criticised Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. The federation also faulted captain William Troost-Ekong for his role in the disappointing result, which further dented Nigeria’s qualification hopes. The Eagles went into the game needing a victory […] The post WCQ: NFF Blasts Ekong, Dessers For Super Eagles’ Stalemate In South Africa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: NFF Criticises Dessers, Faults Ekong After Super Eagles’ Draw With South Africa

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted team captain William Troost-Ekong following the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday in Bloemfontein. Nigeria, needing a win to revive fading hopes of qualifying for next year’s tournament in North America, suffered […]

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17 h. ago 2026 WCQ: We will keep fighting despite draw with Bafana — Super Eagles coach Chelle

By Seyi Babalola Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles’ head coach, has stated that his team will not give up in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night, the three-time African champions suffered a significant setback in their quest to qualify […] The post 2026 WCQ: We will keep fighting despite draw with Bafana — Super Eagles coach Chelle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana coach, Broos reacts to Bassey’s goal

South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has commented on Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey’s goal against his team. Broos witnessed Bafana Bafana’s 1-1 tie with Nigeria in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein. William Troost-Ekong’s own goal gave the hosts the lead after 22 minutes. However, Bassey equalised for Nigeria just before halftime, bundling the […] The post 2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana coach, Broos reacts to Bassey’s goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago South Africa Maintain Lead, Share Points With Nigeria In Thrilling World Cup Qualifier

In a fiercely contested 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday evening, South Africa and Nigeria played to a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result left South Africa on 17 points at the top of the group and Nigeria on 11 points in second spot. The match began with a […]

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33 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: South Africa Take Early Lead Against Nigeria 1:0

  South Africa currently leads Nigeria 1-0 after 25 minutes of play on Tuesday evening, thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong. The match saw both teams battling for control, with South Africa applying early pressure. The game’s intensity in Bloemfontein ramped up quickly, with several fouls committed on both sides. […]

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34 h. ago UPDATED: Ekong Returns To Starting Lineup For South Africa Vs Nigeria Showdown

Nigeria need a win to keep their World Cup dreams alive. The post UPDATED: Ekong Returns To Starting Lineup For South Africa Vs Nigeria Showdown appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 h. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clarifies Qualification Debacle Ahead South Africa, Nigeria Clash

World football governing body, FIFA, has issued an official communication hours before the highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria on Tuesday, clarifying the permutations in Africa’s Group C. Bafana Bafana sit top of the group with 16 points, six clear of the Super Eagles who have struggled with just two wins […]

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37 h. ago 2026 WCQ: All you need to know about Bafana Bafana vs Super Eagles match

The Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein will take centre stage on Tuesday when South Africa’s Bafana Bafana face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a key 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. As Group C approaches its finale, both teams are under pressure to produce a result. South Africa wants to cement its position at the top of […] The post 2026 WCQ: All you need to know about Bafana Bafana vs Super Eagles match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles face a make or break clash against South Africa

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at read more 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles face a make or break clash against South Africa

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39 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles determined to defeat South Africa – Ekong

William Troost-Ekong has assured millions of fans that the Super Eagles are fully determined to secure victory when they face read more 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles determined to defeat South Africa – Ekong

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41 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Eagles Will Approach Bafana Bafana Match With Confidence, Says Captain Ekong

  Super Eagles captain, William Ekong has assured that there will be no diffidence in the Super Eagles’ play when they take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a potentially-explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. The Saudi Arabia-based defender said the Eagles will also not be thinking of their […]

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41 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen speaks on Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash

Augustine Eguavoen, technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has declared that the Super Eagles cannot afford to lose to the South African team Bafana Bafana. The Super Eagles, who beat Rwanda’s Amavubi 1-0 in Uyo last Saturday, trail South Africa by six points in Group C. Another victory over Bafana Bafana will reduce […] The post 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen speaks on Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago PREVIEW: Nigeria Clash With South Africa In Crucial World Cup Qualifier

As fans await the crucial tie, both teams know the game will not be a walk in the park. Will the Super Eagles triumph and reignite their World Cup qualification hopes? Only 90 minutes will tell! The post PREVIEW: Nigeria Clash With South Africa In Crucial World Cup Qualifier appeared first on Channels Television.

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44 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Rely on Lookman, Arokodare – Siasia to Super Eagles coach

By Seyi Babalola Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has advised Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle to make the most of Ademola Lookman’s set-piece ability and Tolu Arokodare’s physical presence when they face South Africa in a key 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday (today). Nigeria travels to Bloemfontein after a narrow 1-0 victory over […] The post 2026 WCQ: Rely on Lookman, Arokodare – Siasia to Super Eagles coach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Ikpeba backs Super Eagles to defeat South Africa without Osimhen

Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can overcome South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in their read more 2026 WCQ: Ikpeba backs Super Eagles to defeat South Africa without Osimhen

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57 h. ago 2026 W’Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Land In Bloemfontein To Rousing Welcome

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Ambassador Tope Ajayi, and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye, led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission (NSC) and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles […]

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65 h. ago 2026 WCQ: South Africa Stars Acknowledge Challenge Of Facing Nigeria

Mohau Nkota, the attacking midfielder for Bafana Bafana, has admitted that playing against Nigeria’s Super Eagles is always a formidable task. Following a convincing 3-0 victory over Lesotho at Free State Stadium, Bafana currently tops Group C with 16 points from seven matches, buoyed by four consecutive wins over Benin and Zimbabwe. Benin sits in […]

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