2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
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How Nigeria qualified for World Cup play-offs ahead of Burkina Faso
Nigeria will face Gabon in next month’s World Cup play-off semi-final after edging Burkina Faso to one of the four…
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2026 WCQs: Will Gabon striker Aubameyang play against Nigeria in play-off after red card?
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are expected to face Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Gabon in a crucial World Cup qualifying play-off as…
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Gernot Rohr explains reasons behind Benin’s 4-0 defeat to Nigeria
Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, has mentioned reasons behind his team’s 4–0 loss to Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Tuesday’s 2026…
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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…
