World Cup Qualifiers
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787“We are ready” – Gabon boss Mouyouma on facing Super Eagles in World Cup play-off
Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma says his side’s upcoming World Cup play-off clash with Nigeria will be an important “test” and the...
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645“Nigeria must not go to the World Cup” – South Africa’s sports minister stirs rivalry with Super Eagles
South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has ignited controversy after publicly declaring that he wants Nigeria to miss...
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1.1KExplainer: The team Super Eagles will face in the CAF play-offs and Nigeria’s road to the World Cup
Following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Athletic NG analysis suggests that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set...
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1.0KI’m proud of everyone’ – Chelle salutes Nigeria and Osimhen after sealing World Cup play-off spot
Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle says he is “very happy” with his players after the Super Eagles thrashed Benin...
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1.1KOsimhen hat-trick sends Super Eagles into 2026 World Cup play-offs
Nigeria’s Super Eagles sealed their place in the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 4–0 victory over...
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995Troost-Ekong admits Nigeria’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has admitted that Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup no longer lies entirely in their...
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480Cape Verde become 14th African nation to qualify for World Cup
Cape Verde have made history by qualifying for their first-ever FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3–0 win over Eswatini in Praia....
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503Nigeria v Benin: Match preview, stats, H2H, team news, where to watch
Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Cheetahs of Benin in a decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium...
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918Equatorial Guinea sack coach and expel players after World Cup qualifier strike
Equatorial Guinea have sacked head coach Juan Micha and dropped several senior players after a player strike led to the team missing...
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901CAF confirms venue, seeding and match format for 2026 World Cup play-offs
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released fresh details on how Africa’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket will be decided,...
