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The Digest: As the Super Eagles prepare for a decisive World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon, former captain John Mikel Obi has called on the team to embrace the weight of national expectation. He outlined three essential qualities, confidence, bravery, and passion, that the squad must...

The Digest : Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has publicly praised the manager, crediting him for forging a "big brotherhood" that has resurrected Nigeria's World Cup qualifying campaign. Key Points: Alex Iwobi hailed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle for creating a positive team atmosphere...

The Digest: Labour Party leader Peter Obi has publicly criticized the Federal Government over the Super Eagles' training boycott, calling the situation a national disgrace. In a post on X, the former presidential candidate expressed dismay that athletes representing Nigeria are owed allowances...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has publicly addressed the team's training boycott in Morocco, calling for focus on the crucial Gabon match while clarifying that players are only seeking rightful payments. The entire squad and officials refused to train over unpaid...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria's ability to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite anticipating a tough challenge against Gabon. In an interview with BBC Sport Africa, the Fulham star acknowledged the team's rocky qualifying...

The Digest: NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has held an emergency meeting with the Super Eagles players in Morocco after they boycotted training over unpaid bonuses. The players are demanding payment of outstanding allowances from the 2025 AFCON and 2026 World Cup qualifiers, having received only...

The Digest: Nigeria’s quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket reaches a critical stage as the Super Eagles face Gabon in a must-win playoff semi-final in Rabat. According to fixture details, the match will be played at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, with the winner advancing to face either Cameroon...

The Digest: Nigerians have expressed widespread outrage and disappointment on social media following the Super Eagles' training boycott over unpaid bonuses. Fans described the situation as "shameful" while debating the timing and necessity of the protest just days before the crucial World Cup...

The Digest: Nigeria’s World Cup preparations have been thrown into turmoil as the Super Eagles and their officials boycotted training in Rabat over unpaid allowances. According to team sources, the entire squad refused to train just 48 hours before their crucial playoff semi-final against...

The Digest: As Nigeria faces a decisive World Cup play-off against Gabon, the nation’s hopes rest heavily on the shoulders of Victor Osimhen. The Galatasaray striker, in formidable form for both club and country, represents the cutting edge of a Super Eagles attack that must now convert...

The Digest: Four African nations enter a final, desperate battle for one remaining World Cup pathway. Nigeria faces Gabon in a single-leg semi-final, where victory is the only option to keep the dream of reaching the 2026 tournament alive. Key Points: Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and DR Congo...

The Digest: Former captain Mikel Obi has issued a crucial warning to the Nigerian national team ahead of their World Cup play-off against Gabon. The veteran midfielder stressed that the team must avoid the fatal mistake of underestimating their opponents to secure a path to the global...

The Digest: The Super Eagles' camp in Rabat, Morocco, has intensified with 18 players now on the ground preparing for Thursday's must-win 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon. The full squad, including key figures like William Troost-Ekong and Alex Iwobi, participated in the first training...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the official match regulations for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon. The outlined rules, which include provisions for extra time, penalty shootouts, and an additional substitution, set the stage for a...

The Digest: UEFA is producing a full-length documentary celebrating the extraordinary journey of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. The film will trace his path from selling water on the streets of Lagos to becoming a record-breaking force at Galatasaray and the current leading scorer in this...

The Digest: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has defended its choice of accommodation for the Super Eagles in Rabat, claiming a viral video that showed a dilapidated building only captured the view from a window, not the actual team hotel. This response comes after midfielder Alex Iwobi's...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have been met with public outrage after a video from midfielder Alex Iwobi revealed the substandard conditions of their team hotel in Rabat. The footage, showing cracked walls and possible mold at the Rive Hotel, has sparked intense criticism of the Nigeria...

The Digest: The Super Eagles' camp has officially opened in Rabat, Morocco, with 10 players arriving on Sunday to begin final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. The early arrivals, including key figures like Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, signal a focused start to a crucial week...

The Digest: Gabon’s head coach Thierry Mouyouma has admitted the Super Eagles' quality is forcing a tactical rethink. Ahead of their playoff semi-final in Rabat, the Panthers' coach revealed he must alter his team's approach at both a tactical and technical level to counter Nigeria's threat...

The Digest: A dispute over squad size has delayed the Super Eagles' team announcement for the playoff against Gabon. SCORENigeria can exclusively report that coach Eric Chelle is at odds with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), insisting on a larger squad to navigate potential injuries and...