The NFF executive committee has tasked the Super Eagles to beat Rwanda and Zimbabwe to boost the country’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Super Eagles will face Rwanda in Kigali Friday evening before they welcome Zimbabwe to Uyo on Tuesday, March 25.
They are second bottom of Group C with three points from four matches, while Rwanda top the group with seven points and Zimbabwe are bottom on two points.
“The executive committee charged the players to go all out for the six points in both matches to boost Nigeria’s qualification hopes,” the NFF communiqué read in part.
“It also called on all Nigerians to support and encourage the team in whatever fair and proper way they are competent to, in order to guarantee victory in both matches.”
The NFF said they have provided the team with general support to fly high.
Super Eagles have what it takes to beat Rwanda – IkpebaThe Super Eagles have what it takes to beat Rwanda Friday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track, but they have to work for it, according to former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba. “The Super Eagles have what it takes to win in Rwanda, but they have to earn ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ What could block Osimhen transfer to BarcelonaBarcelona have identified Victor Osimhen as a direct replacement for the ageing Robert Lewandowski, but various reports have now suggested that the Catalan giants may struggle to meet up his release clause of 75 Million Euros. Corriere dello Sport reported Barcelona interest for the 26-year-old striker, but also quickly added that the top Spanish club ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Super Eagles bullish of first victory in RwandaThe Super Eagles have expressed confidence they will record their first victory in Rwanda Friday to revive their hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup. The three-time African champions are yet to achieve victory over Rwanda in that country, going back to 20 years ago, when a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying match ended ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Super Eagles star’s transfer market value risesThe Transfermarkt valuation of Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has shot up as he has played a starring role in Nottingham Forest superb run in the Premier League this season. From flirting with relegation, Forest are this season pushing for a UEFA Champions League slot among the front runners in the English top league. Ola ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Alhassan Yusuf completes squad, Super Eagles train again in RwandaAll 23 players called up by the Super Eagles for a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Rwanda are now in training camp and will have a second full squad training today. Officials told SCORENigeria that USA-based midfielder Alhassan Yusuf joined the Super Eagles Tuesday night to complete the squad. The team had their ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ 
