3 d. ago World Cup qualifiers: D’Tigers suffer second consecutive defeat

Nigeria’s D’Tigers face a second consecutive loss in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, falling 68-55 to Guinea. Get the latest on their qualification jou Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-qualifiers-dtigers-suffer-second-consecutive-defeat/

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7 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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7 d. ago D’Tigers Unveil Squad For FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, Depart For Tunis

Nigeria’s senior men basketball team, D’Tigers’ head coach, Abdulrahaman Mohammed has announced his final 12-man squad for the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament, set to take place in Tunis, Tunisia. The team features veteran guard and 2015 Afrobasket champion, Stanley Okoye, who is the longest-serving player on the roster. The squad is blended with […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago W/Cup: Needing Nine Goals Against Norway To Qualify, Italy Coach Gattuso Demands FIFA Reduce Number Of African Teams

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has called for a review of FIFA’s World Cup qualification process as the Azzurri face the possibility of missing the tournament for a third consecutive time. Italy must defeat Norway by nine clear goals on Sunday to top Group I and avoid entering the European playoffs yet again. Despite a 2-0 […] The post W/Cup: Needing Nine Goals Against Norway To Qualify, Italy Coach Gattuso Demands FIFA Reduce Number Of African Teams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. 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 Osimhen Seeks More Goals As Nigeria Eye World Cup Qualification

Nigeria and DR Congo were among four countries given a second chance to qualify after being the best runners-up from nine African groups. The post Osimhen Seeks More Goals As Nigeria Eye World Cup Qualification appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago WC Qualifier Playoffs: Tinubu Hails Super Eagles’ Win, Says World Cup Dream On Track

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in Thursday’s Africa’s FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff match, describing the performance as a clear expression of the Nigerian character that rises, adapts, and prevails. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu noted that the team played […]

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2 w. ago DR Congo Stun Cameroon, To Face Nigeria In World Cup Qualifier Playoff Final

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), on Thursday night, secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Cameroon in the CAF World Cup qualifying play-offs, paving the way for a showdown with Nigeria in the final playoff round. The match, held at the Stade des Martyrs, saw a tense first half with neither side able to […]

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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 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 2026 World Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles Boycott Training Over Unpaid Allowances

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have reportedly boycotted training in Morocco ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier playoff against Gabon, citing unpaid bonuses and allowances. Sources within the team camp revealed that some of the outstanding payments dated back nearly two years, sparking growing frustration among players and officials. The standoff comes at […]

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3 w. ago Alex Iwobi Laments ‘Poor Conditions’ Of Hotel For Super Eagles In Morocco

Nigerian international footballer, Alex Iwobi, has drawn attention to the substandard conditions of the hotel where the Super Eagles are meant to stay ahead of their World Cup qualifier playoff against Gabon in Morocco. In a video shared on social media, Iwobi showed an old, dilapidated building with clothes hanging from hotel windows and old […]

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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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3 w. ago Osimhen Sets New Champions League Record In Galatasaray Victory Over Ajax

Victor Osimhen has set a new UEFA Champions League (UCL) record following his stunning display of talent in Galatasaray’s 3-0 thrashing of Ajax on Wednesday night. Osimhen netted a hat-trick as the Turkish Champions inflicted a fourth consecutive defeat on Ajax in this season’s Champions League, leaving the Dutch side languishing at the bottom of […]

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