Tag: 2026 WCQ
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2026 WCQ: Why we beat Super Eagles 2-1 – Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr has explained why his team defeated the Super Eagles in Mondays’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Cheetahs claimed a famous 2-1 victory over their neighbours at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. Nigeria took the lead through Raphael Onyedika in the 26th minute. Rohr’s side, however, rallied to…
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2026 WCQ: Finidi George makes demand from Super Eagles players after defeat to Benin
Super Eagles manager, Finidi George has urged his players to be committed following their 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Monday evening. Nigeria have picked up only three points from their first four games in the qualifying series so far. Raphael Onyedika scored for Super Eagles, but Gernot Rohr’s…
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles in danger of missing 2026 World Cup after defeat to Benin Republic
The chances of Nigeria’s Super Eagles playing at the 2026 World Cup is in jeopardy. This follows their 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic on Monday in Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles were looking to bounce back from their 1-1 draw against South Africa last Friday. Finidi George’s side started on a good note, thanks to…
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Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Finidi releases Super Eagles’ starting XI for 2026 WCQ clash
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has released his.starting line-up for today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against Benin Republic in Ivory Coast. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali will keep his position in goal. Finidi has also opted for the same backline of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Tanimu and Calvin Bassey that featured against…
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2026 WCQ: ‘No doubt’ – Wilfred Ndidi names four players Super Eagles misses
Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has named four players Finidi George’s side misses ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic on Monday evening. Ndidi spoke at his pre-match press conference on Sunday ahead of Nigeria’s clash with Benin at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. The four…
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2026 WCQ: Why Super Eagles failed to beat us – South Africa coach, Hugo Broos
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos has suggested that Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to beat his team in Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier because his players put in a good mentality against the host. Themba Zwane gave the Bafana Bafana the lead in the first half. However, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru equalised for Finidi George’s side in the…
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2026 WCQ: Nigeria’s Super Eagles in trouble after 1-1 draw with South Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in danger of not qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, following a 1-1 draw with South Africa on Friday night in Uyo. Finidi George’s side needed a win to go top of Group C, but conceded the first goal during the encounter. Bafana Bafana player Themba Zwane was allowed…
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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles receive double boost ahead of South Africa match
The Super Nigeria have received positive injury news ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Friday night. This comes after AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze and Boavista’s Chidozie Awaziem was declared fit for the game at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Chukwueze had overcame a hamstring injury only…
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2026 WCQ: South Africa players stranded at Port Harcourt airport ahead of Nigeria clash
Players and officials of Bafana Bafana of South Africa spent the night in Port Harcourt as they were unable to travel to Uyo for their 2026 FIFA World Cup tie against Nigeria, TOTAL SPORTS reports. The contingent arrived Port Harcourt from Johannesburg on Wednesday night. They were however unable to travel to Uyo because the…
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2026 WCQ: Five more players arrive Super Eagles’ camp ahead of South Africa clash
The Super Eagles camp came alive on Tuesday following the arrival of five more players, TOTAL SPORTS report. The new arrivals are Semi Ajayi, Frank Onyeka, Paul Onuachu, Calvin Bassey and Bright Osayi-Samuel. Their arrival was delayed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, strike. The players will join their teammates in training later in the…