world cup qualifiers

The Digest: Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has pinpointed Nigeria as his "only regret" while managing Benin. Rohr lamented the crucial 4-2 defeat to Nigeria in the final qualifier, a loss that shattered Benin's historic chance to qualify for their first World Cup despite an otherwise...

The Digest: Former defender Sam Sodje has labeled Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali as overconfident. According to the Daily Post, Sodje cautioned that this attitude could lead to a costly mistake in the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers, urging the coaching staff to consider a change...

The Digest: The group stages of the CAF World Cup qualifiers have concluded, with nine African nations securing their direct passage to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The continent's representatives will include Egypt, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde, Morocco, Ivory Coast...

The Digest: The Nigerian Super Eagles have suffered a defensive setback ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off, with key defender Semi Ajayi set to miss the semi-final clash against Gabon due to suspension. The Hull City defender picked up his second yellow card of the...

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: 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: Victor Osimhen’s electrifying hat-trick against the Benin Republic did more than secure a World Cup playoff spot; it etched his name deeper into the soul of Nigerian football. With each goal, he narrows the gap to a legendary record, creating a new chapter in the Super Eagles'...

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...

The Digest: Nigeria's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become a complex puzzle dependent on results from across the continent. The Super Eagles must not only defeat Benin Republic in Uyo but also hope that other results favor them, with the playoff hopes of rivals like Cameroon, Burkina...

The Digest: The Super Eagles' return to Nigeria was abruptly halted after their aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air. According to the NFF, the ValueJet flight made an emergency return to Luanda, Angola, forcing an urgent search for a replacement aircraft and casting a symbolic...