Troost-Ekong Urges Super Eagles to Emulate Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Spirit
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has challenged his teammates to draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia’s remarkable World Cup performance, urging the Nigerian side to adopt the same fighting spirit as they prepare for upcoming international competitions. Troost-Ekong, who plays his club football in Saudi Arabia, made the remarks while reflecting on the Super Eagles’ ambitions […]
CAF Awards 2025: Osimhen, Nwabali, Bameyi Fly Nigeria’s Flag on Continental Stage
Nigeria’s footballing pedigree has once again taken centre stage as three Super Eagles stars earned nominations in key categories for the prestigious 2025 CAF Awards, scheduled to hold in December. Leading the Nigerian contingent is Victor Osimhen, who has been shortlisted for African Men’s Player of the Year, following a blistering season with Turkish champions […]
Super Eagles Cancel US Friendlies to Focus on Crucial World Cup Play-Offs in Morocco
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially withdrawn the Super Eagles from their scheduled international friendlies in the United States next month, citing the need to concentrate fully on the upcoming FIFA World Cup play-offs. The friendly matches — initially planned against Venezuela on November 14 in Houston and Colombia on November 18 in New […]
Super Eagles Narrow Gap with South Africa After Lesotho Victory
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved within a single point of Group C leaders South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Match Highlights Victor Boniface emerged as the match-winner, scoring the only goal in the 72nd minute to secure all […]
Mikel Obi: It’ll Be a Crime If Nigeria Misses World Cup
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has sounded the alarm over Nigeria’s precarious road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that missing back-to-back tournaments would amount to a national disgrace. In a passionate address on his Obi One Podcast, Mikel urged the current squad to block out distractions and fight for their pride, […]
FIFA World Cup 2026: Full List Of Countries Eliminated So Far
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup looms on the horizon with promise, glory, and the allure of immortality, more than 80 nations have already seen their dreams crushed in the intense qualifying battles. The road to football’s grandest stage is not only long, it’s ruthless, political, uneven, and, for many, brutally short. This article explores […]