Tag: Super Eagles
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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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2026 WCQ: NFF left fuming as Benin Republic plays old national anthem for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has expressed its displeasure after the Beninoise Football Federation played the old Nigerian national anthem before Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier in Abidjan. In a statement signed by the NFF’s Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, he explained that they gave a recording of the new national anthem to…
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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: Why I didn’t play Boniface against South Africa – Super Eagles coach, Finidi
Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has given reason why Victor Boniface didn’t play in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier 1-1 draw with South Africa on Friday. Boniface was widely expected to start the match as Victor Osimhen is currently injured. But Finidi left the Bayer Leverkusen attacker on the bench for the entire duration of…
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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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Real reason Amokachi rejected Super Eagles assistant coaching job – Babayaro
Former Nigeria international, Emmanuel Babayaro has jumped to the defence of Daniel Amokachi for rejecting “demeaning terms” to work as Super Eagles assistant coach. Amokachi was appointed as one of the assistant coaches to Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George in May. He has however failed to join the team in preparation for the upcoming…
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Iwobi names his ultimate dream Super Eagles’ starting XI, snubs Okocha [Full list]
Fulham star, Alex Iwobi has named his ultimate dream Super Eagles’ starting XI. Iwobi didn’t include Nigeria legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha, who is his uncle, in the list. The starting XI composed mainly of players he has shared the field with during his senior international career with the national team. In an interview with…