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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says Nigeria will need a sharper, more disciplined performance on Sunday if they want to overcome the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff series. Nigeria cruised past Gabon with a 4-1 victory in Thursday’s semi-final at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat, but Chelle insists the job is far from finished. The final will be played at the same venue. DR Congo booked their place after a tight 1-0 win over Cameroon, setting up a decisive clash with the Super Eagles. Speaking…

Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong has identified four influential players who provide strong leadership within Eric Chelle’s squad. The defender shared his thoughts after Nigeria’s impressive 4–1 win over Gabon in the semi final playoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. Nigeria secured the victory through goals from Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, and a brace from Victor Osimhen in Rabat, Morocco. Mario Lemina scored for Gabon, but it made no difference to the final outcome. With the win, the Super Eagles advance to Sunday’s playoff final against DR Congo. Speaking to reporters after the match, Troost…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Nigeria’s Super Eagles stared down disaster only to deliver a sensational 4-1 demolition of Gabon after extra time. The victory sends the Super Eagles roaring into the CAF Playoff Final and tragically ends the World Cup journey for the Panthers of Gabon. The semi-final was a cauldron of anxiety and elation, a perfect storm of late goals, crushing misses, and extra-time brilliance orchestrated by Coach Eric Chelle’s masterful substitutions. Agony and Equalizer in Final Minutes The path to victory was anything but smooth. After a tense stalemate, Nigeria finally broke the deadlock when Adams Akor found the…

Nigeria powered into the final phase of the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs after sweeping past Gabon with a 4–1 win on Thursday night. The Super Eagles qualified for the mini-tournament as one of the strongest runners-up from the main group stage, finishing behind South Africa in Group C. Against Gabon, Eric Chelle’s players controlled the tempo from kickoff but could not convert their dominance into an early goal. They also survived a nervy VAR review on a Bright Osayi-Samuel challenge, which the referee eventually ruled against awarding a penalty. The deadlock finally broke in the 78th minute when Adams…

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, closed out their 2025 WAFU Zone B U-20 Women’s Cup journey in Benin Republic on a perfect note, sealing a 1–0 victory over the hosts at the Omnisport Stadium in Adjohoun on Wednesday. Having already clinched the title before their final game, coach Moses Aduku’s side showed no signs of slowing down. Striker Ramotalahi Kareem continued her fine form, netting the decisive goal in the 16th minute to crown an outstanding personal tournament in which she finished as top scorer with four goals. Kareem’s strike came after she latched onto a clever through ball,…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa In a moment that felt less like an interview and more like a quiet farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo sat down with Tourise in Riyadh and spoke the words millions of football fans have dreaded for years: “I will retire soon.” The 40-year-old Portuguese legend, still cutting a sharp figure in a tailored navy suit, didn’t flinch when asked about his future. “I did and gave everything for football in the last 25 years,” he said, his voice steady but reflective. “It’s probably one or two years. For sure, this will be my last World Cup, definitely.” The 2026…

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon Bukola Olapade, has confirmed that all funds meant for the Super Eagles have been released to the Nigeria Football Federation. Olapade made the clarification while reacting to reports that the players suspended training over unpaid bonuses and poor logistics ahead of their World Cup playoff match. He explained that the NSC does not deal directly with players or coaches when it comes to payments, stressing that the Federation is solely responsible for disbursing money to the team. “Since I took office, every allocation approved for the Super Eagles has been remitted…

The Super Eagles have resumed full training in Rabat, Morocco, after reaching an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation over unpaid bonuses that had disrupted their World Cup playoff preparations.The team, led by head coach Eric Chelle, had boycotted their Tuesday training session in protest of outstanding entitlements. However, according to team media officer Promise Efoghe, the matter has now been settled.“Issues resolved. Super Eagles to train at 5 p.m.,” Efoghe confirmed in a message to journalists on Wednesday.Reports from Morocco indicate that the standoff prompted a late-night negotiation involving the players, NFF officials, and representatives of the National Sports…

Nigeria’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a major setback on Tuesday after players of the Super Eagles refused to take part in training over unpaid bonuses. According to reports, the entire Nigerian delegation in Rabat, including both players and coaching staff, downed tools as a protest against the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) failure to clear outstanding financial entitlements.In a joint statement released by the team, the players confirmed the standoff, saying: “All players and officials boycotted training in Morocco today due to the unresolved issue of unpaid bonuses. We are waiting for a quick resolution so preparations…

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been drafted into the England national team setup following the injury withdrawal of Marc Guehi, who is recovering from a foot problem. Reports from BBC Sport on Tuesday indicate that the 26-year-old centre-back is expected to join the Three Lions ahead of their final World Cup qualifying fixtures against Albania and Serbia. While the official confirmation from the English FA is still pending, Chalobah’s inclusion appears imminent as England prepare to conclude their campaign, having already booked their place at next summer’s tournament. Chalobah’s recall represents another significant step in what has been a steady…