Tag: Super Eagles
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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…
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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: Discord in Super Eagles camp as Amokachi refuses to be Finidi George’s assistant
The Super Eagles are facing internal strife just days before their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa, as assistant coach Daniel Amokachi remains conspicuously absent. Amokachi’s no-show has sparked doubts about his commitment to the team, exacerbated by reports from Soccernet indicating that he has turned down the contract proposed by 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…