Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Shake as Boniface Dropped, Nwabali Fit for September Qualifiers

Nigeria’s Squad Hit by Withdrawals and Injuries Ahead of Friendly Against Russia in Moscow

Nigeria’s preparation for the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup qualifiers has taken a twist after coach Eric Chelle released his official 23-man squad, excluding striker Victor Boniface while welcoming back goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Boniface’s Struggles Continue Bayer Leverkusen’s Boniface, 24, had been tipped to play a key role in the qualifiers. […]