Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes in ruins after shock loss to Benin
Benin Republic beat the Super Eagles for the first time on Monday, defeating them 2-1. That scoreline leaves Nigeria’s World Cup qualification on the line.
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Athletes in high spirit ahead AFN’s national trials in Benin city
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says foreign-based athletes are showing huge interest for the National Olympic Trials scheduled to hold in Benin, Edo State from June 16 to 18.
Minnows Lesotho go top after draw between Nigeria and South Africa
Football lightweights Lesotho stole the World Cup qualifying show in Africa on Friday, topping the table in a group including powerhouses South Africa and Nigeria.
World Cup: What Super Eagles need to qualify — Omokaro
Bright Omokaro, Ex-Super Eagles International says player in the national team need to have more rigorous training together, to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Finidi says Nigeria will bounce back as winless streak continues
Nigeria coach Finidi George has expressed confidence his team will bounce back to top form in 2026 World Cup qualifying after they extended their winless streak to three matches.
Minnows Lesotho go top after draw between Nigeria and South Africa
Football lightweights Lesotho stole the World Cup qualifying show in Africa on Friday, topping the table in a group including powerhouses South Africa and Nigeria.
Gernot Rohr ‘constructs special cage’ for Eagles in Abidjan
• As Benin Republic beat Rwanda 1-0 • Lesotho defeat Zimbabwe 2-0
Godwin Akpo eyes World Cup with Benin after stellar season
It was a season to remember for Benin Republic striker Godwin Efeneja Akpo after helping Attack Energy SC to a flawless campaign, winning all their games without conceding a goal. Playing seven games for the club out of a total of 11, Akpo scored seven goals and provided three assists, leading his team to the title.