SUPER EAGLES
NFF criticizes Dessers, faults Troost-Ekong after Super Eagles’ draw in South Africa
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted captain William Troost-Ekong following the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein.
Super Eagles held to 1-1 draw in World Cup qualifier against South Africa
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.
Siasia believes Lookman, Arokodare can shape Nigeria’s fate against South Africa
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has identified Ademola Lookman and Tolu Arokodare as the players capable of deciding Nigeria’s World Cup destiny when they face South Africa in Bloemfontein today.
Nwabali confident Super Eagles can overcome South Africa in World Cup qualifier
Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali believes the Super Eagles have what it takes to secure a vital win against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday (today), as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers reach a decisive stage.
Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes: alive, but precarious
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup are still alive, but hanging by a thread.
Super Eagles land in Bloemfontein to warm welcome ahead of South Africa clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived in Bloemfontein on Sunday evening to a rousing reception ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash with South Africa on Tuesday.
Arokodare named man of the match as Super Eagles revive World Cup hopes
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare was named Carloha/Chery Man of the Match for his decisive display in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on September 6, 2025.
FIFA appoints Gabonese referee Atcho for Nigeria vs South Africa clash
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has confirmed the appointment of Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho to officiate the high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and South Africa in Bloemfontein.
Osimhen ruled out of Super Eagles’ crucial clash against South Africa
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Tuesday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Bloemfontein.
Nigeria edge Rwanda 1-0 to revive World Cup hopes
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a crucial 1–0 victory over Rwanda in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, reigniting their qualification campaign.