Tag: Nigeria football
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Super Eagles Must Qualify for 2026 World Cup – Osimhen
Victor Osimhen Stresses the Importance of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed the necessity for the Super Eagles to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that Nigeria cannot miss another global stage. Speaking ahead of the next round of qualifiers, the Napoli forward underscored the duty of a football-mervial nation…
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Nigeria vs DR Congo: Possible XI as Super Eagles Target World Cup Spot
Super Eagles Face a Crucial Decider: Nigeria vs DR Congo The final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers pits Nigeria against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a high-stakes showdown that could define the Super Eagles’ path to Qatar or beyond. Under head coach Eric Chelle, Nigeria must translate domestic form and international…
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FIFA Rankings: How Nigeria’s Path Could Change in 2026 World Cup Play-Offs
Understanding the New Play-Off Format Nigeria, like other teams chasing a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, faces a revamped intercontinental play-off system. The governing bodies introduced changes that could tilt the balance in favor of teams with higher FIFA rankings. In practical terms, the Super Eagles’ position in the global ladder may determine…
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Nigeria vs DR Congo: Possible XI to Seal World Cup Qualification
Context: Nigeria Ready to Secure a World Cup Return The Nigeria national team, known as the Super Eagles, enters the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with a clear objective: secure a place at the next global showpiece. Facing the Democratic Republic of Congo, the stakes are high as both sides aim…
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DR Congo Edges Cameroon in Last-Gasp Thriller, Set for Nigeria Playoff Final in Rabat
Drama at the Death: DR Congo Fight Back to Crush Cameroon In a pulsating match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, DR Congo grabbed a late victory over Cameroon, with a dramatic goal that will be remembered for years. The critical moment came when a snapshot by a Congolese attacker curled into…
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Katsina United Refutes Barau FC Pitch-Invasion Claims After NPFL Showdown
Background: NPFL clash raises questions over pitch invasion claims In a tense NPFL encounter on matchday 12, Barau FC faced Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Reports circulated accusing Katsina United fans of invading the pitch and assaulting a Barau FC player, amplifying tensions around what was supposed to be a routine league fixture.…
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Katsina United refutes Barau FC’s claim of fan attack during NPFL clash
Katsina United has formally countered Barau FC’s assertion that a fan invaded the pitch and attacked a Barau FC player during their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 12 fixture held at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. In a statement released by the club, Katsina United stressed that none of its supporters breached the…
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Chelle Recalls Five as Super Eagles Name Squad for Gabon Playoff
Nigeria’s World Cup 2026 hopes rise as Chelle rings five changes for Gabon playoff The Nigeria national football team, better known as the Super Eagles, are intensifying their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against the Panthers of Gabon. Head coach Eric Chelle has announced recalls for five players, signaling a strategic blend…