S/Eagles: NFF to employ foreign manager to rescue World Cup bid
The Super Eagles will soon get a new technical adviser to reinvigorate the country’s floundering 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said.
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2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s fading hope dims again as Cheetahs defeat Super Eagles 2-1
Nigeria’s fading hope of returning to the FIFA World Cup at the 2026 edition in the Americas got a massive blow yesterday when the Super Eagles fell to a 2-1 defeat by Benin Republic in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
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.
‘It’s a mess!’: China World Cup hopes left on knife edge
Chinese football fans and pundits were left with a familiar sinking feeling Friday after a disappointing home draw with Thailand left their country’s World Cup hopes on a knife edge.
Broos prepares Bafana Bafana marksmen for Eagles
South Africa’s Coach, Hugo Broos, believes his team can defeat the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, On Friday to enhance their chances of beating Nigeria to Group C’s lone 2026 World Cup ticket.
Lionel Messi calls Major League Soccer ‘a minor league’
In a recent interview in his home country of Argentina pertaining to his availability for the 2026 World Cup, soccer superstar Lionel Messi called Major League Soccer - his current home - "a minor league".
Son issues warning as S. Korea travel to China in World Cup qualifier
South Korea’s midfielder Son Heung-min (C) warms up with his teammates during a training session at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul on November 13, 2023 (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
New Jersey Governor keen to host Premier League and Champions League matches
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy would love to bring competitive Premier League and Champions League matches to the state.