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2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles begin redemption mission against Rwanda

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s Super Eagles hope to revive their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes this Friday as they battle Rwanda in Kigali. With a poor start putting the team in a precarious position in Group C, the Nigerian side must secure wins in its remaining fixtures, beginning with Friday’s match, to keep its qualification hopes alive. Newly appointed manager…

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Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic tops Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifying group

Benin Republic, under the guidance of former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, have taken the provisional lead in Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying group after a 2-2 draw against Zimbabwe on Thursday. Benin now sit atop the group with eight points from five matches, while Zimbabwe remain on three points. The Cheetahs took an early 2-0 lead, with captain Steve Mounié…

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World Cup qualifiers: Super Eagles must win against Rwanda, Zimbabwe – Lookman

By Olaolu Joseph As Nigerians eagerly anticipate the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, has emphasized that the team has no option but to win both matches. The Nigerian national team, under new manager Eric Sekou Chelle, will face Rwanda in Kigali on Friday before taking on…

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Morocco 2025: Flamingos stay in camp for final round clash against Algeria

Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, will remain in camp as they prepare for the final round of the qualification series for this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, where they will face Algeria. The first leg is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, while the return leg will take place in Algeria a week…

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Victory over Rwanda non-negotiable – Super Eagles captain Ekong

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare for Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, team captain William Ekong has insisted that securing all three points is the team’s sole focus. Despite reports highlighting Nigeria’s winless record against Rwanda on Rwandan soil, Ekong emphasized that past results are irrelevant. “We’ve seen those reports, but we…

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Gusau-led NFF praised as FIFA-backed project begins in Abuja

The groundbreaking ceremony of the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and Training Pitches took place on Tuesday at the M.K.O. Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with prominent Nigerians praising the Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau-led board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for its commendable projects since assuming office. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, GCON, performed the cutting of the…

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NSC boss Dikko parleys with NFF executives in Abuja

National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, on Monday played host to members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee, led by President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, who paid him a working visit. The Committee’s visit was primarily to brief the chairman on preparations for the groundbreaking ceremony of the NFF-FIFA Players Hotel and training pitches, scheduled for…

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2026 WCQ: Osimhen, 5 others arrive camp ahead of Rwanda, Zimbabwe clashes

Nigeria’s contingent has begun arriving in Kigali ahead of the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. As of early Monday morning, six players had checked into camp, including Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemaechi, and home-based midfielder Papa Mustapha. Goalkeepers Kayode Bankole and Amas Obasogie, along with Belgium-based striker Tolu Arokodare, have…

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NFF breaks ground for construction of players’ hostel, new training pitches

The Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) administration is set to achieve another milestone on Tuesday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Players’ Hostel and multiple new training pitches in Abuja. The ceremony will be conducted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, GCON. Named the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel, the 68-room…

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NPFL: Remo Stars extend lead, Rivers Utd strengthen continental hopes

Matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered thrilling encounters across various venues, with Remo Stars maintaining their push for a historic league title and Rivers United boosting their continental aspirations. Remo Stars stay on course for maiden NPFL title Remo Stars continued their impressive run with a 2-0 victory over Heartland at the Remo Stars Stadium in…

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