The Cheetahs of Benin led by former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr boosted their chances to making history by qualifying for their first-ever World Cup with a big win over Lesotho, while the Super Eagles again failed to stay in contention. Benin regained second position in Group C on the back of a 4-0 win … Read more
Today, the Super Eagles chances of qualifying for next year’s World Cup were dealt a body blow after they could only force a 1-1 draw in South Africa. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗘𝗠 𝗘𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗 Bafana Bafana’s goal thanks to some fantastic work down the right wing by Mohau Nkota! 🇿🇦 The atmosphere is absolutely electric in the … Read more
Rwanda have now climbed to third position in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifying series after they won 1-0 at bottom team Zimbabwe today. Rwanda now have 11 points from eight matches, while Nigeria dropped to fourth on 10 points with a game to play. APR striker Gilbert Mugisha fired the match winner … Read more
Cyriel Dessers has been listed to lead the Super Eagles attack in the absence of the injured Victor Osimhen, while captain William Ekong and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru return to the starting XI. Our lineup to face South Africa 🇿🇦 🔄 3 changes from coach Chelle©️ Troost-Ekong leads as captain🪄 Iwobi runs the midfield🎯 Dessers spearheads the … Read more
Today in Bloemfontein, the Super Eagles will answer the big poser whether they are just a team of Victor Osimhen and 10 other players, like the great Diego Maradona and Argentina at the peak of his powers. In March, Osimhen scored twice in Rwanda to give the Super Eagles their first victory in the 2026 … Read more
South Africa celebrated when it was known that injury has ruled out Victor Osimhen from today’s World Cup showdown, but they may still be in for bigger trouble in the shape of Tolu Arokodare. The new Wolves signing fired a super goal in Super Eagles final training in Bloemfontein. He was the match winner Saturday … Read more
Coach Eric Chelle will again stick to his big call by starting youngster Benjamin Fredrick ahead of the older and more experienced Super Eagles captain William Ekong in today’s epic clash against home team South Africa. Fredrick, 20, justified his surprise starting spot with a flawless display in the heart of the back four playing … Read more
The Super Eagles will again start a double pivot of Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka against South Africa as they did against Rwanda in Uyo at the weekend. Brentford defensive midfielder Onyeka was replaced at the start of the second half in the Rwanda match by Tolu Arokodare as Nigeria chased for a go-ahead goal. … Read more
Going by the Super Eagles final training yesterday, coach Eric Chelle will still start Ademola Lookman in tonight’s all-important 2026 World Cup qualifier in South Africa. A journalist, who covered Monday’s training of the team, informed SCORENigeria that Eric Chelle played the Atalanta forward as a starter during the work out. Ademola Lookman lacked his … Read more
Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Dennis, who has been linked with Scottish champions Celtic after he parted ways with Nottingham Forest, has said he will decide on the best offer to return to the game. “I have received offers, some through social media, and I will decide on the best offer,” Dennis told Sky Sports. “I … Read more
Galatasaray will not feature Victor Osimhen in this weekend’s league game against Eyupspor so that the injured striker gets a fighting chance to play in their opening UEFA Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt. Milliyet newspaper reported that Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk will select Baris Alper Yilmaz to lead his attack in the Super Lig … Read more
Super Eagles expect another difficult game against home team South Africa in tomorrow’s crunch 2026 World Cup qualifier, according to skipper William Ekong. “It will be a difficult game versus Bafana Bafana, who are a very good team,” Ekong said. “They gave us the most difficult game at the last AFCON. “We respect Bafana Bafana, … Read more
Coach Eric Chelle has said the Super Eagles are ready to play a great game against hosts South Africa tomorrow in a decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier. Nigeria need to win to stay alive in the World Cup qualifying series as they are six points adrift of leaders South Africa with three rounds of matches … Read more
Crystal Palace new signing Chrisantus Uche could well be the joker for the Super Eagles in a match they are condemned to win tomorrow in South Africa, according to a top team source. Nigeria have their backs to the wall as they have to win tomorrow to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for next … Read more
Top officials from both the NFF and NSC begged Victor Osimhen to at least travel with the rest of the Super Eagles to South Africa for tomorrow’s decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier, SCORENigeria has learnt Osimhen was even at the airport by the time the team were about to depart on a chartered flight to … Read more
South Africa will be under greater pressure than the Super Eagles in tomorrow’s decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier because FIFA are yet to decide on Bafana Bafana fielding an ineligible player in another qualifier. This is according to former international Ifeanyi Udeze. “South Africa will be under more pressure than the Super Eagles tomorrow because … Read more
Defending champions Remo Stars have climbed to the top of the NPFL table after a 1-0 home win over Warri Wolves, while there were home wins for Wikki Tourists, Katsina United, Kwara United, Niger Tornadoes and Enugu Rangers in Week 3. Familiar team at the 🔝 The champions at it again?#NPFL26 pic.twitter.com/z6CstYi2Z9 — NPFL (@NigeriaPFL) … Read more
The Super Eagles will have their first and only training in South Africa tomorrow evening. According to the NFF, the Super Eagles will train at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein by 5pm Nigerian time tomorrow. The team accompanied by top officials from both the NSC and NFF landed in South Africa by 6.25 pm local … Read more
The manner in which the Super Eagles got their lone goal during Saturday’s victory over Rwanda left me with what I believe is a plausible though controversial and disputable conclusion – the team has been under a curse all this while! Super Eagles I’m not a traditionalist nor a spiritualist, but I’ve learnt over time … Read more
Victor Osimhen will miss Tuesday’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier in South Africa after he suffered an ankle injury in the match against Rwanda. He did not travel with the team to South Africa today. Osimhen was forced out of the Rwanda in the 33rd minute in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Uyo. Coach Eric … Read more
Nigeria revived their fading hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on the back of a laboured 1-0 home win over Rwanda ahead of a decisive showdown Tuesday against group leaders South Africa in Bloemfontein. Nigeria are up to third on the log, six points off the top ⬆️ Next up: 🆚️ South Afrcia. … Read more
Coach Eric Chelle has said the Super Eagles will be happy to win by the odd goal in Tuesday’s epic World Cup showdown against Bafana Bafana of South Africa. South Africa lead the 2026 World Cup qualifying group with 16 points, six points clear of third-placed Nigeria, after seven rounds of matches. “If we win … Read more
The Super Eagles have paused the celebrations for their first home win in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign until after victory in South Africa Tuesday, according to captain William Ekong. Tolu Arokodare was the match winner for Nigeria against Rwanda in the 51st minute to revive the Super Eagles hopes of qualifying for next … Read more
Super Eagles captain William Ekong has congratulated Benjamin Fredrick for posting “an amazing” performance against Rwanda today in Uyo. U20 star Fredrick was selected ahead of Ekong in the heart of the Super Eagles back four to make only his second appearance at full international level. “Benjamin played an amazing game,” Ekong praised. “To do … Read more
Coach Eric Chelle has said the severity of the ankle injury that forced Victor Osimhen out of today’s World Cup qualifier against Rwanda will be ascertained tomorrow. Osimhen was forced out of the match in the 33rd minute. The coach said Osimhen felt some pain around the ankle and so was pulled out. The Super … Read more