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Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong hints at retirement after World Cup exit
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is reportedly considering international retirement following Nigeria’s heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs against DR Congo in Morocco. The 32-year-old defender reportedly told teammates after the defeat that he may have played his final game for the national team. Born in the Netherlands to a Dutch mother and Nigerian father, Troost-Ekong represented…
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Ekong opens up on Super Eagles’ heartbreaking defeat to DR Congo
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has addressed Nigeria’s defeat to DR Congo, acknowledging that while the team “gave everything,” they ultimately fell short and must now confront the realities of an ageing squad and a concluded World Cup cycle. Speaking for the first time since the loss, Ekong, who has been central to Nigeria’s defence for over a decade, said…
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Onyeka rues Super Eagles’ World Cup miss, shifts focus to AFCON
Super Eagles and Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka has finally broken his silence following Nigeria’s painful exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, after a dramatic penalty shoot-out loss dashed the nation’s hopes. In an emotional reflection, Onyeka acknowledged the frustration and disappointment felt across the country, stressing that the players are just as devastated. “We, the players, are hurting…
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Kwara Horse Show unites communities, showcases cultural heritage
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – Kwara State’s cultural landscape received a major boost at the weekend as the maiden edition of the Kwara Horse Show brought together residents, traditional rulers, sports enthusiasts, and government officials at Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin. The convener of the event, pioneered by the Craft Innovation Hub (CIH), Ambassador Aliyu Bolaji Nda, said the show was…
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NFF begs Nigerian government, citizens over Super Eagles’ World Cup miss
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tendered an open and sincere apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of Nigerians following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo in the Africa Play-off Final in Rabat on Sunday, a defeat the NFF described as “a…
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Super Eagles’ failure denies NFF about N13bn World Cup windfall
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will forfeit a substantial financial windfall following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As a result of the missed qualification, Nigeria will not receive the minimum participation fee of $9 million, approximately N12.99 billion. For the expanded 48-team World Cup scheduled to take place across the United States, Canada,…
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Tinubu commends Eagles’ effort, says time to refocus on AFCON 2026
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has praised the Super Eagles for their effort in the bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the team’s defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Sunday’s play-off clash in Morocco. Nigeria’s World Cup hopes were extinguished on Sunday night after a dramatic encounter that ended 1–1 after extra…
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Nigeria eliminated by DR Congo in World Cup qualifier shootout
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s dream of featuring in the FIFA World Cup suffered another blow as the Super Eagles were eliminated by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a dramatic qualifier play-off on Sunday night. The Eagles’ hopes were dashed in a penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1 following regulation and extra time. DR Congo triumphed 4-3 on…
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Enyimba suffer home defeat as Ikorodu City take control of NPFL table
By Tosin Omojola – Former league champions Enyimba FC of Aba suffered a setback on Sunday as they were stunned at home by Wikki Tourists of Bauchi, who snatched all three points with a 1–0 victory in one of the matchday 14 fixtures of the NPFL. The defeat marked a disappointing outing for the People’s Elephants, whose fans were left…
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Moroccan referee to officiate Nigeria-Congo DR playoff final
By Tosin Omojola – It is going to be a fight to the finish as Nigeria’s Super Eagles file onto the pitch this afternoon in Rabat to confront the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Both sides will aim to keep their hopes of featuring in the next Mundial alive by winning this…
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