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The Digest: With Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes hanging by a thread, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has stated that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will determine the fate of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko acknowledged the team’s mathematical...

The Digest: Several traditional football powerhouses, including four-time champions Italy and African giants Nigeria, are facing the real possibility of missing the 2026 World Cup amid unexpectedly challenging qualifying campaigns. Key Points: Italy: Four-time champions risk missing third...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has achieved greater success guiding Benin's World Cup qualifying campaign than his three Nigerian successors combined, highlighting Nigeria's prolonged coaching instability. Key Points: Rohr has secured 14 points with Benin, surpassing the...

The Digest: Nigeria’s national football team faces a significant setback as key defender Ola Aina is set for a three-month absence due to a hamstring injury sustained during World Cup qualifiers, putting his AFCON 2025 availability in question. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: Aina suffered...

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has declared that the entire board of the Nigeria Football Federation must resign if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Key Points: Mikel stated that missing a second consecutive World Cup would devastate Nigerians He emphasized...

The Digest: South Africa coach Hugo Broos has taunted the Super Eagles for fielding zero players from the Nigerian domestic league, claiming their all-foreign-based squad lacks local identity despite its star power. The jab came after Bafana Bafana’s 1–1 draw with Nigeria, which kept them...

The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation has taken the unusual step of publicly singling out players Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong for criticism following the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with South Africa. The draw severely damages Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026...

The Digest: Nigeria’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup narrowed significantly after Matchday 8, with South Africa holding firm at the top, Benin surging into second, and Rwanda leveling with the Super Eagles on points. Nigeria now must win its final two matches and rely on other results to have...

The Digest: Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup now depend on near-perfect results and favorable outcomes elsewhere, after the Super Eagles slipped to eighth place in the ranking of second-best teams in Africa. Only the top four runners-up will advance to the playoff...

The Digest: Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes suffered a major setback as Benin Republic, coached by former Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr, hammered Lesotho 4-0 to leapfrog Nigeria into second place in Group C. The result leaves Nigeria’s qualification fate hanging by a thread, dependent on...

The Digest: The Super Eagles of Nigeria saw their 2026 World Cup automatic qualification hopes fade after a tense 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. Calvin Bassey’s maiden international goal canceled out an own goal, but Nigeria’s inability to secure a win leaves them struggling in...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Super Eagles are expected to make key midfield changes for their crucial World Cup qualifier against South Africa, with Raphael Onyedika likely replacing Frank Onyeka. According to Soccernet.ng, coach Eric Chelle is adjusting the lineup following Victor Osimhen’s injury...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Super Eagles confront significant challenges ahead of their World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein, with fatigue and the absence of star striker Victor Osimhen complicating preparations. Key Points: Victor Osimhen is ruled out due to a shin injury...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has emphasized that his team would be satisfied with a 1-0 win in their World Cup qualifying clash against South Africa. With the game crucial to Nigeria's qualification hopes, Chelle stressed the importance of the three points, despite missed...

The Digest: The Super Eagles of Nigeria face a major blow ahead of their World Cup qualifier against South Africa, as star striker Victor Osimhen will not be available due to a shin injury. His absence leaves a significant gap in Nigeria's attacking force for the crucial match. Key Points...

The Digest: The Super Eagles secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, with a second-half goal from substitute Tolu Arokodare. The win, however, has been met with significant criticism from Nigerian football fans, who have expressed displeasure over the team's...

The Digest: The Super Eagles secured a narrow but vital 1-0 victory over Rwanda, a win that felt like rain on parched soil after a difficult start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. The decisive goal came from Tolu Arokodare, providing a moment of relief and a renewed sense of purpose...

In a move sparking national debate, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has controversially benched captain William Troost-Ekong. This decision, according to reports on Soccernet.ng, introduces a moment of clarity in the chaos as the team faces a do-or-die World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, with...

The Digest: The Super Eagles are gearing up for a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, with star forward Ademola Lookman missing from the starting lineup due to club issues. Coach Eric Chelle will rely on Victor Osimhen to lead the attack. Key Points Ademola Lookman is absent...

The Digest: Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka has acknowledged Nigeria's tough spot in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, admitting the Super Eagles face a challenging path. Despite this, Onyeka remains confident in the team’s ability to secure victories against Rwanda and South Africa. Key...