world cup qualifiers

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: South Africa head coach Hugo Broos expressed mixed pride and frustration after his team’s 1-1 draw with Nigeria, insisting Bafana Bafana deserved victory and criticizing the Super Eagles’ physical approach. His comments highlight tactical and psychological tensions following a...

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: All eyes are on Bloemfontein as the Super Eagles prepare for a decisive showdown against the Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. With the stakes incredibly high, this match is a do-or-die moment for Nigeria's qualification hopes. South Africa leads Group C with...

The Digest: In an unexpected turn, a 196-year-old tortoise has weighed in on the match's outcome. Its symbolic prediction adds a layer of quiet, hopeful expectation to a fixture with high emotional stakes, showing how deep a nation's love for the game runs. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Super Eagles are facing an uphill battle in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, currently sitting fourth in their group. But with strategic victories and some luck, they still have a chance to claim top spot and secure their World Cup ticket. The team is gearing up for...

The Digest: The road to the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with 16 nations having already secured their places. The tournament, which will feature a record 48 teams, continues to take shape as continental qualifiers near their conclusion. Key Points: A total of 16 countries...

As Nigeria faces Rwanda in a must-win World Cup qualifier on Saturday, the Super Eagles know that anything less than three points will derail their hopes. With just seven points from six matches, Nigeria’s chances of progressing are at risk. Key players like Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon remain...

The Digest: As the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup enter their final stages, the race is heating up. While football powerhouses like Egypt and Morocco are poised to qualify, Nigeria's hopes of making it to the global showpiece hang by a thread. Key Points: Nigeria's World Cup...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have begun their journey on the road to 2026. The team’s camp in Ikot Ikpene now has 13 players, with the arrival of nine new players, including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Moses Simon, ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Key Points: The Super Eagles'...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles have opened their camp in Uyo as they begin a crucial phase of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With their hopes hanging in the balance, the team is set to face Rwanda and South Africa in the final push to earn a spot at the global tournament. Key Points...

The Digest: Morocco, led by star defender and Ballon d’Or nominee Achraf Hakimi, is on the verge of making history. A win over Niger could make them the first team from Africa to officially qualify for the 2026 World Cup, a major feat that would solidify their status as a global football...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has assured top officials of his fitness for the crucial World Cup qualifiers, despite a recent injury scare. According to a report from SCORENigeria, the goalkeeper communicated directly with the NFF to put their concerns at ease. Key...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have announced their final 23-man squad for the decisive 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. With the team sitting six points behind the group leaders, the matches are a Redemption Mission for the three-time African champions. Key Points...

The Digest: The Super Eagles' camp has been hit with a fresh setback as first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali picked up an injury during a club match. The timing is a serious concern, adding another layer of instability to the camp Camp just before crucial World Cup qualifiers. Key Points...

The Digest: As Nigeria faces struggles in its 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, coach Eric Chelle has reacted to rumours about his job security, asserting that if he's fired, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) must honour his contract. Key Points: Coach Eric Chelle responds to...