3 d. ago Utaka Urges Super Eagles Not To Give Up Hope For 2026 World Cup Qualification”

Former Nigerian international John Utaka has urged the Super Eagles players to remain determined and optimistic about qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. South Africa currently leads Group C with 13 points, while Nigeria finds itself in fourth place with seven points, just one point behind second-placed Rwanda and third-placed Benin, both of whom have […]

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4 d. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: “Don’t Give Up Yet, Anything Can Happen” –Utaka Charges Super Eagles

Former Nigerian international, John Utaka has urged Super Eagles players to maintain their determination and positive mindset in the remaining games to qualify for 2026 World Cup. Bafana Bafana of South Africa lead group C with 13 points, while Nigeria have just 7 points, a point behind Rwanda and Benin who have 8 points each. […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: “Don’t Give Up Yet, Anything Can Happen” –Utaka Charges Super Eagles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago “We’ll Use 2025 Unity Cup To Test New Players” — Super Eagles Coach

Super Eagles manager, Eric Chelle has said that the upcoming Unity Cup will be a chance for him and his technical team to test new players ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers later in the year. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Nigeria will be competing at the 2025 edition of the Unity Cup with Black […] The post “We’ll Use 2025 Unity Cup To Test New Players” — Super Eagles Coach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Unity Cup good preparation for World Cup qualifiers, says Troost

By Seyi Babalola William Troost-Ekong, the Super Eagles captain, believes the Unity Cup tournament provides a unique chance for the squad to thoroughly prepare for the remaining 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The three-time African champions will participate in the 2025 Unity Cup, alongside Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. Éric Chelle will play two […] The post Unity Cup good preparation for World Cup qualifiers, says Troost-Ekong appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Criminals’ Fear Of Jungle Justice Keeps Crime Rate Lower In Nigeria Than In UK – Skales

Famous afrobeats singer Skales has linked Nigeria’s lower crime rate to the widespread practice of extrajudicial punishments. In an interview on Just Vibes shared on X on Wednesday, Skales argued that criminals in Nigeria are deterred from committing crimes due to the fear of facing jungle justice, where they risk punishment outside the law. He […] The post Criminals’ Fear Of Jungle Justice Keeps Crime Rate Lower In Nigeria Than In UK – Skales appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa, Rwanda To Qualify For FIFA World Cup” – Coach Eric Chelle

Super Eagles Manager, Eric Chelle has expressed concern over Nigeria’s possibility of joining other nations at the upcoming 2026 World Cup in United States of America. The 47-year-old, during an interview with Brillia FM on Saturday, explained how Super Eagles can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their poor start in the qualifiers. […] The post “Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa, Rwanda To Qualify For FIFA World Cup” – Coach Eric Chelle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Chelle optimistic about Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification

Amid growing uncertainty over Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle read more Chelle optimistic about Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago 2025 AFCON Qualifier: CAF orders replay of Cameroon vs Kenya over match

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ordered a replay of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between read more 2025 AFCON Qualifier: CAF orders replay of Cameroon vs Kenya over match-fixing allegations

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Lesotho urges FIFA to be fair over Mokoena’s ban

The Secretary-General of the Lesotho Football Association, Mokhosi Mohapi, has admitted that the LFA didn’t file their protest against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during their 2026 World Cup qualifying match last Friday, in accordance with the statutes but insists that they want FIFA to interpret the laws fairly, The PUNCH reports. Despite Read More

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3 w. ago Cricket: Junior Yellow Greens begin W’Cup qualifiers in Lagos

Nigeria’s male U-19 cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, will face Namibia in their first match of the 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup qualifiers on Friday (today), as they hope to clinch the country’s second ticket in the event on home soil, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria is hosting the final phase of the ICC Read More

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3 w. ago Algeria, Egypt, Morocco Close In On 2026 World Cup Qualifications

North Africans -Algeria, Egypt and Morocco have all moved closer to World Cup qualification with home success on Tuesday but South Africa face being docked points after fielding an ineligible player. South Africa opened up a five-point lead at the top of Group C of the African qualifiers after a 2-0 away win over Benin, […]

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3 w. ago Lesotho Petitions FIFA, Challenges South Africa’s Player Eligibility

The Lesotho Football Association (LFA), has sent a query to FIFA over the yellow cards accumulated by South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Mokoena has been booked twice in the qualifiers, and was fielded by South Africa in last Friday’s 2-0 win over Lesotho. The Mamelodi Sundowns star should have […]

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3 w. ago What I Told My Players After Osimhen’s Goal Against Zimbabwe – Eric Chelle

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed what he told his players after Osimhen’s goal against Zimbabwe in their frustrating 1-1 draw in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday. The Warriors’ body language showed they were in Uyo to frustrate the Super Eagles and hand them a blow in their bid to qualify for […]

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3 w. ago Lookman, Ajibade, Iwobi, Gov. Eno emerge 2024 Pitch Awards winners

Super Eagles and Atalanta BC sensation, Ademola Lookman emerged winner of the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch last night at the 11th award ceremony of the Nigeria Pitch Awards. The ceremony, held after the World Cup Qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Four […] The post Lookman, Ajibade, Iwobi, Gov. Eno emerge 2024 Pitch Awards winners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s W’Cup hopes suffering since I left office – Dalung

The former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has lamented the poor outing of Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. He heaped the blame on the poor sports management and administration. Speaking in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday at the Palace of the Emir of Ilorin in Ilorin, Kwara Read More

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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