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The Digest: Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed a determined optimism as Nigeria prepares for the CAF World Cup qualifying play-offs in Morocco next month. While acknowledging the team would have preferred an automatic ticket, the captain emphasized resilience and readiness...

The Digest: Gabonese star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has declared his fervent motivation to help his national team qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Marseille forward aims to lead Gabon to victory against a resurgent Nigerian Super Eagles in a decisive playoff, viewing it as a...

The Digest: In the wake of a decisive 4-0 victory for Nigeria's Super Eagles, Benin Republic's coach, Gernot Rohr, reflected on the factors behind the loss that ended his team's World Cup dream. Facing a Nigerian side equally desperate for a playoff spot, Rohr pointed to a combination of...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has thrown the weight of the Nigerian government behind the Super Eagles, celebrating their commanding 4-0 victory over the Benin Republic and pledging full federal support as the team prepares for the crucial World Cup playoff battles ahead. Key Points...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has joined the chorus of praise for Victor Osimhen, celebrating the captain's match-winning hat-trick against Benin while acknowledging the team's bittersweet qualification outcome that keeps their World Cup dreams alive through the playoff...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has crowned Victor Osimhen the world's best striker following his commanding hat-trick against Benin, while expressing confidence in Nigeria's readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoff battle against Africa's toughest contenders. Key Points...

The Digest: Nigeria's path to the 2026 World Cup now winds through a complex playoff labyrinth after the Super Eagles secured their place among Africa's four best runners-up, setting up a challenging but navigable route that could ultimately lead to North America despite falling short of...

The Digest: Nigeria's path to the 2026 World Cup has been mapped through a challenging playoff route that will see the Super Eagles face Gabon in a single-elimination semifinal, with Cameroon and DR Congo completing the quartet of African giants fighting for one final continental ticket. Key...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over the Benin Republic to secure a World Cup playoff berth, though the triumph carried bittersweet tones as South Africa's parallel win denied them automatic qualification despite Victor Osimhen's brilliant hat-trick...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles delivered a dominant 4-0 performance against the Benin Republic but fell heartbreakingly short of World Cup qualification as South Africa's parallel victory secured them the Group C ticket, leaving Nigeria's World Cup dreams hanging by a thread. Key Points...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have taken a vital step toward World Cup survival as Victor Osimhen scored just three minutes into their must-win qualifier against the Benin Republic, giving Nigeria an early advantage while simultaneously tracking South Africa's parallel match against Rwanda...

The Digest: Nigeria's starting lineup for the must-win World Cup qualifier against Benin has been confirmed, with coach Eric Chelle handing starts to Semi Ajayi and debut goal-scorer Akor Adams while omitting Tolu Arokodare in a bold attacking formation. Key Points: Stanley Nwabali starts...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles face their ultimate test today in Uyo, battling Benin Republic in a do-or-die World Cup qualifier where only victory can keep their 2026 tournament dreams alive against a side led by their former coach. Key Points: Benin leads Group C with 17 points, while...

The Digest: Benin Republic captain Steve Mounie has intensified the psychological warfare ahead of today’s decisive World Cup qualifier, boldly declaring his team as “the only side that can beat Nigeria” after being the sole Group C team to defeat the Super Eagles in this campaign. Key...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has declared his squad ready to “make names for themselves” and fight until the final whistle in today’s decisive World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic, acknowledging their fate isn’t entirely in their hands but vowing to control...

The Digest: Former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has declared his Benin Republic side fearless ahead of their decisive World Cup qualifier in Uyo, insisting his team is battle-hardened from playing all their matches away and ready to shatter Nigerian hopes on their home turf. Key Points: Benin...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles confront their moment of truth today in Uyo, needing not just victory but precise mathematical outcomes to keep their 2026 World Cup dreams alive against a Benin Republic side led by their former coach, Gernot Rohr. Key Points: Nigeria must defeat Benin...

The Digest: Nigeria’s path to the 2026 World Cup has grown more precarious after Cameroon’s goalless draw with Angola, leaving the Super Eagles needing not just victory but significant goal improvements in their final qualifying match to keep their fading playoff dreams alive. Key Points...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr now leads the Benin Republic into a decisive World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, seeking redemption against the team that once dismissed him and now stands between his new squad and a historic World Cup ticket. Key Points: Rohr was fired as...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have commenced their final preparations in Uyo with a closed-door training session ahead of Tuesday's must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin. According to Score Nigeria, the team, which arrived in Uyo after a harrowing mid-air incident that forced an...