Nigeria

Nigeria

4th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Super Eagles clinging To World Cup qualifying belief Super Eagles clinging To World Cup qualifying belief

Nigeria are clinging to belief going into a a pair of World Cup qualifying games that should bring clarity.

Nigeria's Super Eagles have 'no excuses' to fail at World Cup qualification says Moses Simon Nigeria's Super Eagles have 'no excuses' to fail at World Cup qualification says Moses Simon

As Nigeria prepare to go into two decisive 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, forward Moses Simon says the Super Eagles must 'give no excuses' after a series of poor performances.

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World Cup qualifying - Nigeria in big trouble, and can Ghana's redemption continue? World Cup qualifying - Nigeria in big trouble, and can Ghana's redemption continue?

While some of Africa's top teams could secure their places in the USA, Canada and Mexico for next year's FIFA World Cup, other heavyweights are in danger of missing out completely... yes, we're talking about you, Nigeria.

Heated debate rages in Nigeria over treatment of former Super Eagles players Heated debate rages in Nigeria over treatment of former Super Eagles players

Former Auxerre and Inter Milan defender Taribo West has ignited fierce debate in Nigeria over how the country treats its sporting legends, following the burials of Super Eagles greats Peter Rufai and Christian Chukwu this month.

Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers called up for Nigeria's last-gasp World Cup qualifiers Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers called up for Nigeria's last-gasp World Cup qualifiers

Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has been handed a recall to the Nigeria squad on the back of his outstanding 2025 Unity Cup performance, which the Super Eagles won this offseason in London.

Ademola Lookman hands in transfer request at Atalanta Ademola Lookman hands in transfer request at Atalanta

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has handed the club a formal transfer request, the player said Sunday.

Remo Stars-dominated Nigeria squad aiming for CHAN gold Remo Stars-dominated Nigeria squad aiming for CHAN gold

Nigeria have set themselves the goal of winning this year's African Nations Championships (CHAN), which is taking place in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from August 2.

Galatasaray smash Turkish record to sign Osimhen from Napoli Galatasaray smash Turkish record to sign Osimhen from Napoli

Galatasaray have completed the signing of Victor Osimhen on a long-term deal from Napoli, the club have announced.

Troost-Ekong backs Mo Salah to win the Ballon d'Or Troost-Ekong backs Mo Salah to win the Ballon d'Or

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong believes Mohamed Salah could go down as one of the greatest African players of all time if he wins the Ballon d'Or.

Troost-Ekong reveals which player he wishes would play for Nigeria Troost-Ekong reveals which player he wishes would play for Nigeria

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong answers 20 questions with ESPN's Sam Ogunleye.

WCQ - CAF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Africa 7 +8 16
2 Benin 7 0 11
3 Rwanda 6 0 8
4 Nigeria 6 +1 7
5 Lesotho 7 -4 6
6 Zimbabwe 7 -5 4
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Victor Osimhen 3 2 0
Raphael Onyedi.. 1 4 0
Fisayo Dele-Ba.. 1 1 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Samuel Chukwue.. 2 4 0
Alex Iwobi 1 6 0
Ademola Lookma.. 1 5 0