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Tinubu to Super Eagles: Put Your Loss to DRC Behind, Prepare for AFCON

President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigeria’s Super Eagles to move beyond their painful World Cup play-off loss to DR Congo and prepare for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for January–February 2026 in Morocco. Despite their elimination after a dramatic penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 penalties) in Morocco, Tinubu praised the team’s efforts and perseverance throughout the qualifiers. He emphasized the need for collective support, urging football administrators, players, and all stakeholders to focus on rebuilding and addressing gaps ahead of AFCON. “Notwithstanding the unfortunate loss, we must commend the players for their efforts and continue to support them. Now is the time to focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations. Our Super Eagles must recover the lost glory,” Tinubu said in a statement by spokesman Bayo Onanuga. He called for renewed determination to bring back Nigeria’s football pride […]

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Osimhen Eyes More Goals as Nigeria Targets World Cup Qualification

Prolific Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen remains the key figure for the Super Eagles as they clash with DR Congo in a decisive World Cup qualification playoff on Sunday in Rabat. The high-stakes match will determine which team advances to the six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico next March, keeping their hopes alive for a place at the expanded 2026 World Cup in North America. Osimhen, 2023 African Player of the Year, continues to impress—scoring a hat-trick in the recent demolition of Benin, and adding two more in Nigeria’s 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon in Thursday’s semi-final. Although the Super Eagles are favourites and rank 19 places higher than DR Congo, coach Eric Chelle said the team must deliver another passionate, collective performance to prevail. For Osimhen and Nigeria, missing consecutive World Cups is unthinkable, with the striker pledging to make amends […]

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Chukwueze: “Time to Give Everything” as Nigeria Face DR Congo in World Cup Playoff

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has called on his teammates to “give everything” as Nigeria take on DR Congo in a decisive World Cup qualifying playoff final in Rabat. Chukwueze, one of Nigeria’s standout performers in the thrilling 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon, said the squad’s togetherness and “family bond” will be key to overcoming this final hurdle. “This team is a family. We stay together, fight for each other, and push each other. That is why we won against Gabon. We know what the World Cup means to Nigerians—we must qualify, it’s not negotiable. We want to give our people back home joy,” Chukwueze said. He praised Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams, and Chidera Ejuke for their contributions and also saluted the defensive efforts of William Troost-Ekong and young defender Benjamin Frederick. Looking ahead, Chukwueze insisted, “We’ll fight from the […]

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Osimhen Seeks More Goals as Nigeria Chase World Cup Qualification

Nigeria’s prolific striker Victor Osimhen is aiming for more goals as the Super Eagles prepare to face DR Congo in a decisive World Cup qualifying play-off in Rabat on Sunday. Having scored twice in extra time against Gabon for a 4-1 win in the semi-finals, Osimhen stands as a key figure as Nigeria fights for survival in the qualification race. The winner of this play-off advances to a six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico next March, keeping hopes alive for the 2026 World Cup. Osimhen, the 2023 African Player of the Year, has led Nigeria with a recent hat-trick against Benin and numerous crucial goals throughout the campaign. Nigeria have appeared in six of the past eight World Cups since 1994, and are determined not to miss back-to-back tournaments after failing to qualify for Qatar. Osimhen admitted disappointment over missed chances […]

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Oliseh Hails Benjamin Fredrick as Eagles’ Standout Performer in World Cup Qualifier

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh praised 20-year-old defender Benjamin Fredrick following Nigeria’s 4-1 extra-time win against Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final. Oliseh called Fredrick “the most influential player” on the pitch, highlighting his positioning, pace, and decisive play as Nigeria advanced after a dramatic match. Akor Adams opened the scoring before Gabon equalised, sending the game to extra time. Chidera Ejuke restored Nigeria’s lead, and Victor Osimhen scored twice to seal victory. Fredrick and Calvin Bassey anchored the defence, limiting Gabon’s threats. Oliseh celebrated Nigeria’s performance on X (Twitter), urging the Eagles to focus on their next opponent, Congo, for a place in the intercontinental playoff. Fredrick, who began his career at Kaduna’s Simoiben Academy and joined Brentford FC before a loan to Belgium, has transitioned from Nigeria’s U20s to the senior side after strong showings […]

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NSC Intervenes in Super Eagles Allowance Protest in Morocco

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has intervened to resolve the Super Eagles' protest in Morocco over delayed camp allowances and bonuses ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon in Rabat. Disturbing reports of a possible player boycott surfaced after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) failed to settle outstanding payments, raising concerns about Nigeria's World Cup hopes. NSC Director General Bukola Olopade personally intervened, leading to players reconsidering a full protest. Players are demanding increased match bonuses—from $5,000 to $15,000—and fulfillment of federal promises after their AFCON 2025 silver medal. Allegations also surfaced about wider NFF financial mismanagement, prompting calls for a federal probe. Supporters and stakeholders expressed fears reminiscent of previous crises that derailed Nigeria's football campaigns, such as at France ‘98. Labour Party's Peter Obi also criticized authorities for neglecting the players' welfare, urging dignity and […]

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World Cup Qualifiers: Peter Obi Slams FG Over Unpaid Super Eagles Allowances

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized the Federal Government over reports that the Super Eagles boycotted training ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon in Rabat, Morocco. Obi expressed disappointment that players representing Nigeria continue to be owed allowances, describing the situation as “truly unfortunate” and shameful, with “needless lavish spending and political patronage” prioritized over rewarding service and patriotism. Obi urged authorities to resolve the standoff and ensure athletes are treated with dignity and paid promptly. The boycott disrupted preparations just two days before the vital qualifier match that could determine Nigeria’s spot at the World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Reports indicate unresolved financial issues between the team and football authorities, with all squad members and staff refusing to train over unpaid bonuses. Obi warned this sends the wrong […]

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UCL: I’m ready to lead Galatasaray to victory, says Osimhen

Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen has declared his readiness to lead Galatasaray to new heights in the UEFA Champions League, saying it is time to “make a statement in the most prestigious games.” The 26-year-old forward, who joined Galatasaray permanently this summer after a stellar loan spell in the 2024/25 season, has quickly become a fan favourite among the club’s passionate supporters. Speaking in an interview with UEFA, cited by PUNCH Online on Tuesday, Osimhen said he shares the club’s ambition to compete among Europe’s elite. “I spoke with the president when I arrived here, and we agreed that we want to make a statement in the Champions League,” Osimhen said.“We’ve dominated the Turkish league for years, but now we want to show that we can compete among the best in Europe.” The Super Eagles star, known for his fiery […]

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CAF 2026 Playoffs: Super Eagles Must Fight Till the End – Okpala

Former Super Eagles midfielder and assistant coach, Sylvanus Okpala, has called on Nigeria’s national football team to approach the CAF 2026 World Cup playoffs with total determination, saying the journey may be tough but is far from impossible. Okpala, who won the 1980 AFCON as a player and the 2013 AFCON as assistant coach to the late Stephen Keshi, said in a chat with Sports Vanguard that he has always believed in fighting until the last minute, even when others lose hope. “Before the match against Benin Republic, many had written us off,” he said. “But my philosophy, as both a player and a coach, is never to give up until there is nothing left to fight for. Even during the 1980 AFCON camp, I was among many players fighting for a spot, and I gave everything until the end. […]

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Nigeria to Face Gabon in World Cup Play-off Semi-final

Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match-up was confirmed after both teams secured their places as two of the four best runners-up from the group stage. Nigeria qualified with a 4-0 victory over Benin, while Gabon finished second in their group. The single-leg semi-final will be played in Morocco on November 13th. The other semi-final will feature Cameroon against DR Congo. The winners of both matches will meet in the final on November 16th. The ultimate winner of the play-off tournament will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026 for a final chance to qualify for the World Cup.

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