world cup qualifiers

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...

The Digest: Coach Eric Chelle stated the Super Eagles have been under "a lot of pressure" since March, acknowledging that the tension impacted their technical performance in the hard-fought 2-1 win over Lesotho. Coach Eric Chelle revealed the Super Eagles have been under intense pressure...

The Digest: William Troost-Ekong stated the Super Eagles were "made to work hard" for their 2-1 win over Lesotho, praising the opponent's fight while declaring the team's unwavering belief and "winning mentality" ahead of the decisive final qualifier. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points...

The Digest: Ademola Lookman, the reigning African Player of the Year, has been suspended for Nigeria's must-win match against the Benin Republic after receiving a second yellow card in the 2-1 victory over Lesotho. Key Points: Ademola Lookman is suspended for Nigeria’s final qualifier...

The Digest: The Super Eagles defeated Lesotho 2-1 with goals from William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams, securing vital points, though their qualification fate still depends on other results in the final group match. Key Points: The Super Eagles defeated Lesotho 2-1 in a crucial World Cup...

The Digest: Lesotho's head coach, Leslie Notsi, declared his team's belief that they can defeat the Super Eagles, citing their clean bill of health and self-belief from their previous encounter as reasons for optimism. Key Points: Lesotho Coach Leslie Notsi is confident his team can beat...

The Digest: The Super Eagles face Lesotho today in a must-win qualifier, with the match relocated to Polokwane after FIFA rejected Lesotho’s home ground, raising the stakes for three vital points. Key Points: The Super Eagles play Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier today. Kick-off...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, to begin final preparations for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, a match they must win to control their qualification destiny. Key Points: The Super Eagles have arrived in Polokwane, South...

The Digest: Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been sidelined for three weeks with a recurring groin injury, forcing him to miss Spain’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria. The 18-year-old, who recently returned to action, aggravated the issue in Barcelona’s Champions...

The Digest: A dramatic FIFA ruling has recalculated the entire equation for Nigeria’s World Cup qualification, turning a near-impossible task into a narrow, demanding path. According to an analysis from Soccernet, the sanction against South Africa has provided a critical lifeline, but the...