16 h. ago 2026 World Cup Playoffs: CAF Names Venue For Super Eagles vs Gabon

The Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat, will host the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs between Nigeria and Gabon. The 22,000 capacity ground is one of the best stadia in Morocco. Nigeria and Gabon will clash in the semi-final of the playoffs on Thursday, 13 November. It will be ninth meeting between the […]

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3 d. ago 2026 World Cup: NFF confident Super Eagles will secure intercontinental play

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed strong confidence that the Super Eagles will claim read more 2026 World Cup: NFF confident Super Eagles will secure intercontinental play-off spot

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1 week ago South Africa’s Minister Wants Nigeria To Miss Out On 2026 World Cup Qualification

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has publicly expressed his wish that Nigeria’s Super Eagles do not qualify for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. His comments come in light of the ongoing qualification campaign and the historical tensions between the two nations in football. During an interview with Radio 947 […]

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2 w. ago How Nigeria Qualified For CAF Africa Playoffs From The Most Competitive Group

I have been worried about the skewed narratives about Nigeria’s Super Eagles qualification for the FIFA World Cup Africa playoff tournament in Morocco next month. Most of these ignorant statements and misinformation have come from African journalists and Nigerians themselves more than foreigners. Let’s say that the fans are not aware of the FIFA / […]

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2 w. ago 2026 World Cup: Tinubu hails Super Eagles, assures team of government support

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic, read more 2026 World Cup: Tinubu hails Super Eagles, assures team of government support

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2 w. ago Atiku, Peter Obi Hail Super Eagles After 4–0 Win Over Benin In World Cup Qualifier

Although the win was not enough to earn the Eagles automatic qualification, it secured them a spot in the playoffs as one of the best second-placed teams. The post Atiku, Peter Obi Hail Super Eagles After 4–0 Win Over Benin In World Cup Qualifier appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Despite Defeating Benin Rep., Nigeria Misses Out On Automatic Ticket As South Africa Qualifies For 2026 W/Cup

The Super Eagles closed their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on a high note with a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday. Coming off a 2–1 win over Lesotho last weekend, Nigeria needed a decisive performance to keep their qualification hopes alive — and they delivered from the very start. Victor Osimhen set […] The post Despite Defeating Benin Rep., Nigeria Misses Out On Automatic Ticket As South Africa Qualifies For 2026 W/Cup appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Super Eagles Miss Automatic World Cup Spot Despite Thrashing Benin 4

In a thrilling encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday evening, Victor Osimhen showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring a hat-trick, leading Nigeria to a commanding 4-0 victory against Benin Republic in their final Group C World Cup qualifying match. Despite the emphatic win, Nigeria’s hopes of securing […]

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2 w. ago Saraki Excited As ABS Academy’s Player Debuts In Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifier

Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has expressed delight over the full competitive debut of Olakunle Olusegun for the Super Eagles in Nigeria’s last crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic on Tuesday. In a post shared on his official Facebook page on Tuesday evening, Saraki celebrated the milestone achievement of the young […]

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2 w. ago LINEUP: Osimhen, Adams Lead Super Eagles Attack In Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Benin

The pair showed promising chemistry in Nigeria’s last outing against Lesotho, where they combined to score the team’s second goal. The post LINEUP: Osimhen, Adams Lead Super Eagles Attack In Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Benin appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago We’re Confident Of Securing First World Cup Berth, Say Benin Coach, Captain

Chief Coach Gernot Rohr of the Benin Republic national team, known as the Cheetahs, and Captain Steeve Mounie have expressed confidence in their ability to overcome the challenge posed by the Super Eagles in their final fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. Speaking during a pre-match […]

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2 w. ago We’re Banking On Miracle To Qualify World Cup, Say Super Eagles Coach, Captain

The Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, and Captain William Troost-Ekong, have acknowledged that Nigeria was facing a challenging encounter in the last 2026 World Cup Qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, stating that the national team will depend on a combination of miracle and mathematics to qualify. During a pre-match press […]

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2 w. ago 2026 WCQ: Chelle, Ekong drum support for Super Eagles ahead of Benin clash

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and captain William Troost-Ekong have urged Nigerians to come out in mass to support read more 2026 WCQ: Chelle, Ekong drum support for Super Eagles ahead of Benin clash

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2 w. ago World Cup qualifier: MFA facilitates immediate return of Super Eagles

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has facilitated the swift return of the Super Eagles from Luanda, Angola, to Uyo for the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic. The Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. Ebienfa said: “In a prompt […] The post World Cup qualifier: MFA facilitates immediate return of Super Eagles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cracked windshield forces aircraft carrying Super Eagles make emergency landing at Angola

The aircraft conveying Nigeria’s Super Eagles from South Africa to Uyo for their final World Cup qualifier against the Benin read more Cracked windshield forces aircraft carrying Super Eagles make emergency landing at Angola

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2 w. ago Cracked Plane Windscreen Delays Super Eagles’ Uyo Trip Ahead Of W/Cup Qualifier Against Benin Rep.

The Super Eagles’ trip to Uyo for Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Benin Republic has been delayed after the aircraft transporting the team developed a cracked windscreen mid-air. According to a statement issued by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Saturday, the ValueJet Airline aircraft conveying the squad from Polokwane, South […] The post Cracked Plane Windscreen Delays Super Eagles’ Uyo Trip Ahead Of W/Cup Qualifier Against Benin Rep. appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2026 FIFA World Cup: Aircraft’s cracked windscreen delays Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo

The Nigeria Football Federation has stated that a cracked windscreen of the chartered ValueJet Airline aircraft that was conveying the Super Eagles’ delegation from Polokwane in South Africa to Uyo, for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic, has delayed the arrival of the players and officials in the Akwa Ibom State capital. […] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Aircraft’s cracked windscreen delays Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2026 FIFA World Cup Ticket Final Battle: Aircraft’s cracked windscreen delays Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo

The Nigeria Football Federation has stated that a cracked windscreen of the chartered ValueJet Airline aircraft that was conveying the Super Eagles’ delegation from Polokwane in South Africa to Uyo, for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic, has delayed the arrival of the players and officials in the Akwa Ibom State capital. […] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup Ticket Final Battle: Aircraft’s cracked windscreen delays Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Pressure Won’t Stop Super Eagles From Securing World Cup Ticket – Chelle

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, expressed optimism following Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 victory against the Crocodiles of Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Friday. The win, secured by goals from William Troost-Ekong and Jerome Akor Adams, keeps the three-time African champions alive in Group C with 14 points. Speaking after the […] The post Pressure Won’t Stop Super Eagles From Securing World Cup Ticket – Chelle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Super Eagles Boost World Cup Hopes With Slim Win Over Lesotho

Nigeria need to beat Benin Republic to stand a chance at qualification to the 2026 World Cup The post Super Eagles Boost World Cup Hopes With Slim Win Over Lesotho appeared first on Channels Television.

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