World Cup qualifier: Nigeria held to 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe after late equalizer
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
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Nigeria U19 Cricket team optimistic of World Cup ticket —Coach Gim
Nigeria’s U19 Male Cricket team says it is hopeful of picking Africa’s sole ticket to the 2026 U19 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s World Cup.
Amuneke, stakeholders praise NNPC Ltd. for sponsoring telecast of S. Eagles matches
Football stakeholders have expressed their appreciation to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) for its sponsorship of the live broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers featuring the Nigerian senior national team.
Betano joins Lagos Campus Beach Soccer train
Online gaming and sports betting platform, Betano, is the latest outfit to join the Lagos Campus Beach Soccer Tournament’s sponsorship list, reinforcing its commitment to youth sports and grassroots development in Nigeria.
World Cup Qualifiers: Eagles good but can be better, says Adepoju
Ex-Super Eagles international, Mutiu Adepoju, has praised the national team after their victory in Rwanda, urging them to replicate the same performance against the Warriors of Zimbabwe.
2026 World Cup: Zimbabwe dents Nigeria’s hopes as South Africa take commanding lead in Group C
Zimbabwe’s Warriors. Yesterday, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, brought Nigerians back to the reality of the country’s football with a well executed counter-attacking game that earned them a 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles.
Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes dealt major late blow; Egypt, Morocco move closer
Nigeria conceded a last-minute goal in a major blow to its World Cup qualifying hopes on Tuesday, when Egypt and Morocco all but booked their places at next year’s tournament.
Algeria, Egypt and Morocco edge closer to World Cup as South Africa face losing points
JOHANNESBURG : - Algeria, Egypt and Morocco all moved closer to World Cup qualification with home success on Tuesday but South Africa face being docked points after fielding an ineligible player.