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Nigeria

Nigeria's Super Eagles cancel friendlies in USA due to FIFA World Cup playoffs Nigeria's Super Eagles cancel friendlies in USA due to FIFA World Cup playoffs

Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.

Did the FIFA U20 World Cup unearth the new Cristiano Ronaldo, and a Rolls Royce defender in Tylon Smith? Did the FIFA U20 World Cup unearth the new Cristiano Ronaldo, and a Rolls Royce defender in Tylon Smith?

Morocco were crowed U-20 World Cup champions this week following a 2-0 victory over Argentina, becoming only the second African side in history to conquer the youth competition. 

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FIFA World Cup Qualifying - Where has this Victor Osimhen performance been for Nigeria's Super Eagles? FIFA World Cup Qualifying - Where has this Victor Osimhen performance been for Nigeria's Super Eagles?

Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.

World Cup qualifying - Africa's teams did their best to thrill, and infuriate, on their way to America World Cup qualifying - Africa's teams did their best to thrill, and infuriate, on their way to America

The group stage of Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign reached a pulsating finale on Tuesday, after South Africa nearly threw their slot away, Cape Verde made history, Morocco were magical, and Nigeria kept their hopes alive.

How Nigeria clinched a World Cup play-off place How Nigeria clinched a World Cup play-off place

Colin Udoh reveals the role he played in 'helping' Nigeria secure a World Cup play-off place after their 4-0 win over Benin.

South Africa clinch World Cup spot; Nigeria into playoff South Africa clinch World Cup spot; Nigeria into playoff

South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games.

WilliamTroost-Ekong believes in Nigeria's chances of 'miracle' World Cup qualification WilliamTroost-Ekong believes in Nigeria's chances of 'miracle' World Cup qualification

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong and coach Eric Sekou Chelle both admit the Super Eagles will need a miracle to qualify for next year's World Cup, but they insist that miracle is one that they have earned.

Africa World Cup permutations: Nigeria, Benin, South Africa and the Group C conundrum Africa World Cup permutations: Nigeria, Benin, South Africa and the Group C conundrum

Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign is coming to a close, and Nigeria, Benin, South Africa face a conundrum in Group C.

Nigeria win but only after almost throwing it all away Nigeria win but only after almost throwing it all away

Nigeria secure the win they needed to ensure the race for FIFA World Cup qualification goes down to the wire in Group C.

Super Eagles defeat Lesotho to retain hope of World Cup qualification Super Eagles defeat Lesotho to retain hope of World Cup qualification

Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in Group C, as Benin beat Rwanda, and Zimbabwe held South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Victor Osimhen 6 5 1
Semi Ajayi 1 6 0
Tolu Arokodare 1 6 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Samuel Chukwue.. 4 7 0
Moses Simon 3 8 0
Calvin Bassey 1 10 0