As the Super Eagles face growing uncertainty in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign following a costly 1-1 draw at home to Zimbabwe their current position echoes past collapses by teams that started strong but failed to reach the World Cup. History proves that a good start doesn’t guarantee qualification. Here are five notable teams […]
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Plateau United striker Samuel Kalu has been crowned NPFL Player of the Week Matchday 31 after scoring a dramatic late winner to secure a vital away victory over defending champions Enugu Rangers. Not to be confused with the former Super Eagles winger of the same name, the 22 year old forward has shown impressive form
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Victor Boniface made an impactful return from international duty with the Super Eagles by finding the back of the net in Bayer Leverkusen’s 3–1 victory over Bochum in the Bundesliga. The inform striker notched his eighth goal of the campaign in the 60th minute, calmly tapping in a cross from the left to restore Leverkusen’s
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Despite recent setbacks, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has insisted the team remains fully confident of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C with only four matches remaining, trailing leaders South Africa by six points. In a post-match interview with SuperSport TV, Ekong acknowledged the frustration of dropping
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Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has praised Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho, highlighting his experience and attitude as crucial to the club’s ambitions for the remainder of the season. Speaking to Teesside Live, Carrick noted that Iheanacho has been training exceptionally hard during the international break and is setting a positive example for younger players. “Kel’s
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is set to leave South African side Chippa United at the end of the season, as the club looks to revamp its squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Chippa United are open to parting ways with their shot-stopper, and are already preparing for his departure by lining up two potential
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CAF has officially confirmed Egypt as the new hosts of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations following the withdrawal of Ivory Coast earlier this month. The tournament will go ahead as scheduled, with the opening match set for April 27 in Cairo. Egypt also hosted the 2023 edition of the U20 AFCON and will
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Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has lauded his team’s effort following a 2-0 win against Enyimba, a result that saw them strengthen their grip at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL table. The Sky Blue Stars now sit eight points clear of their nearest rivals, edging closer to what could be
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Nottingham Forest has emerged as a surprise contender in the race to sign Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, currently starring for Italian Serie A side Atalanta. Traditionally seen as relegation battlers, Forest is enjoying a remarkable Premier League campaign and now has UEFA Champions League qualification in their sights. The East Midlands club are looking to
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Rivers United’s Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL title hopes took a significant hit after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Bayelsa United. The loss leaves them eight points adrift of league leaders Remo Stars, who extended their lead with a convincing 2-0 victory over Enyimba. With just seven games remaining, Rivers United now have 52 points
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