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In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, President Tinubu hailed the Super Eagles for reigniting hope among millions of football-loving Nigerians for the mundial

As at the time of filing this report, both the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bafana Bafana were leading their opponents by 3-0

South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved for Africa at the 2026 World Cup. Senegal were the most impressive winners, hammering Mauritania 4-0, while Ivory Coast beat Kenya 3-0 and South Africa were also 3-0 winners, against Rwanda.…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has heaped praise on his players following the team’s commanding win over Benin Republic. The West Africans thrashed

Nigeria produced a dominant display in Uyo to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive, beating Benin 4-0 to secure a spot in the interconfederation playoffs.Star striker Victor Osimhen was the hero of the night, scoring a sensational hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late...

South Africa have sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their return to football’s biggest stage after a 16-year absence.The Bafana Bafana, coached by Hugo Broos, booked their place with a convincing 3-0 victory over Rwanda on the final day of the African qualifiers...

The Super Eagles are brimming with confidence ahead of Tuesday’s all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo at 5 p.m. today. Head coach Eric Chelle has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will go all out for victory, describing the match as one that […]

The race for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group C of the African qualifiers reaches a thrilling conclusion Tuesday evening, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Benin all still in contention to secure a ticket to next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and...

While the Super Eagles are playing in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, the Bafana Bafana are squaring it up in Mbombela, South Africa

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have announced their starting lineup for tonight’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal, while the defensive setup features Benjamin Fredrick, Zaidu Sanusi, Semi Ajayi, and Calvin Bassey. Wilfred Ndidi, who captains the […]

While Gabon and Cameroon have already qualified for the play-off, either Burkina Faso or DR Congo will join Nigeria as the fourth team

Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has made it clear that his return to Nigeria has nothing to do with emotions but everything to do with the business of securing a World Cup ticket. The former Super Eagles manager, who now leads the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic, is just one step away from making […]

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has urged the team ahead of tonight’s crucial World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic to “win the game” as a perfect birthday present for him. The Super Eagles face the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo p.m. tonight, knowing that only a victory will give […]

Osimhen’s clinical finishing lit up the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium,

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting XI for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has earned the admiration of fans after his successful leadership led Nigeria to a 4-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo.

Nigeria’s World Cup qualification is at risk as South Africa take the lead against Rwanda in the first half of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier match.

Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sunday Dare, Bello El-Rufai reacted as a Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria flogged Benin. The Eagles are set to secure a world cup play-off spot.

All eyes will be on the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo this evening as the Super Eagles of Nigeria face the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash that could shape the destiny of two nations. Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nigerian time, and fans can […]

Three European clubs have reacted to the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. The clubs are Brentford, Fulham and Sevilla.

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has described tonight’s World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic as the biggest test of his coaching career. Nigeria face the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium at 5 p.m. in Uyo later today, knowing that only a win will keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive. […]

William Troost-Ekong said the Super Eagles can be proud of their performance against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle's

The Super Eagles of Nigeria ran riot in Uyo with a 4-0 thrashing of the Benin Republic, but Victor Osimhen’s dazzling hat-trick could not save them from losing the Group C automatic qualification ticket to South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. Despite the emphatic win at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, South […]

President Bola Tinubu and his opponents reacted as a Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria flogged Benin. The Eagles are set to secure a world cup play-off spot.

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has urged Nigerians to appreciate and support Eric Chelle's men as they prepare to face the Benin Republic in