Tag: super-eagles
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Super Eagles had 10 scorers in the scary run to 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-off
The Super Eagles achieved a universal spread of 10 different scorers in their 15-goal haul in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series, with only ace forward Victor Osimhen scoring more than once. The lanky marksman netted six times – in the process taking his Nigerian tally to 29 in 44 matches,…
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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles throwing in everything for a big win
●Ekong will win his 83rd cap for Nigeria on Tuesday Coach Eric Sekou Chelle says the Super Eagles will give everything they have to secure a decent win over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and hope for favour from Nelspruit as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race hits the final matchday on Tuesday. Group…
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Super Eagles camp opens in South Africa
Pius Ayinor The Super Camp opened on Monday, 6th October, at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane, South Africa. Nigeria Coach Eric Chelle, his assistants and back-room staff have arrived in the South African city while the players are expected to be in camp from today via Johannesburg from their different locations. Training is billed to…
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2026 World Cup: FIFA sanctions South Africa, deducts three points as Benin leads
By Pius Ayinor The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifier played against Lesotho on March 21, 2025. According to the FIFA statement, SAFA’s action breached Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and Article 14 of…
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South Africa vs Nigeria: 10 Things to Know
The South Africa versus Nigeria game on Tuesday is the biggest game on the continent. The result of this game can keep alive the hopes of the Super Eagles of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and at the other end, a win for the Bafana Bafana gives them the ticket to the 2026…
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Injuries, withdrawals alter Super Eagles to face Russia
A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players have combined to alter the list of players who will appear for Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original list drawn up by Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle. The goalkeeping sector is unaffected as first choice Stanley Nwabali was not listed…
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Libyan authorities hold Super Eagles hostage at the airport
Pius Ayinor The Nigerian national team the Super Eagles is in dire situation in Libya as they have been held hostage at the Al Abaq Airport in Al Abag, Libya, Extrasportsnigeria reports. The Super Eagles and the entire Nigerian delegation to the AFCON 2025 qualifiers had already spent more than three hours at the airport…
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SuperSport Kidnap Incident: NFF sympathizes with families of slain persons
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with the families of the three persons who were killed by kidnappers in an ambush on the Ihiala-Orlu Road in Anambra State, on Tuesday, 8th October 2024. Information gathered on the incident revealed that the bandits opened fire on the bus in which the SuperSport operatives were travelling, with Staff…
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