2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
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Ronaldo nets brace, breaks record as Portugal held by Hungary
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and set a new World Cup qualifying record, but Portugal were denied an early ticket to…
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Osimhen fires hat-trick as Nigeria crush Benin 4-0 to reach World Cup Playoffs
Nigeria cruised to a dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday night at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in…
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2026 WCQ: Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk voices concern over Osimhen’s safety
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has admitted that the club feel uneasy whenever striker Victor Osimhen leaves for international duty…
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2026 WCQ: Rohr talks tough, banks on insider knowledge ahead of Super Eagles clash
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr says his familiarity with several Super Eagles players could give his side an edge when…
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2026 WCQ: Chelle labels Super Eagles vs Benin clash ‘most important game of my career’
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has described Tuesday evening’s World Cup qualifying clash against Benin Republic as the most…
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2026 WCQ: Chelle laments poor preparation ahead of Benin clash
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has expressed frustration over the team’s limited preparation time ahead of Tuesday’s decisive 2026 FIFA…
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‘It’s not war’ – Rohr appeals for calm ahead of Nigeria vs Benin clash
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has called for calm and sportsmanship ahead of Tuesday’s decisive World Cup qualifier against Nigeria…
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Oliseh claims Super Eagles are still haunted by 2002 curse
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh claims that a curse placed on the national team in 2002 could be responsible…
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Ideye backs Chelle’s two-striker system, urges Super Eagles to play with more urgency
Former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye has commended head coach Eric Chelle for adopting a two-striker formation in Nigeria’s 2026…
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Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper reveals what Super Eagles must do to win Benin Republic
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Alloy Agu has urged current players to approach their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against…
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Daniel Akpeyi sympathises with South Africa after costly FIFA sanction
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has expressed sympathy for South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, lamenting their difficult path to the…
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Cristiano Ronaldo spared criticism after penalty miss in Portugal vs Ireland
Cristiano Ronaldo has been spared criticism in Portugal after missing a penalty during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against…
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Plane carrying Super Eagles makes emergency landing after mid-air windshield crack
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were forced to make an emergency landing after the aircraft conveying the team developed a…
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Haaland misses two penalties but still bags hat-trick as Norway thrash Israel
Erling Haaland endured a surprising few minutes in Oslo as he missed two consecutive penalties during Norway’s World Cup qualifier…
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Benin Republic stars fired up ahead of Super Eagles clash
Benin Republic national team, the Cheetahs, are brimming with confidence ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against…
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Akor Adams praised after scoring match winner against Lesotho
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has praised striker Akor Adams for his match-winning contribution in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over…
