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Nigeria Keep World Cup Dream Alive After Thrashing Benin 4–0

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are still alive after a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday evening. The result moved the Super Eagles to second place in Group C, ensuring they finish as one of the four best runners-up in the CAF qualifiers, earning a spot in the upcoming inter-confederation playoff tournament. How the Inter-Confederation Playoffs Work The FIFA playoff tournament will determine the final two places at the 2026 World Cup. It will feature six teams: The four lowest-ranked teams will face off in two semi-final matches.The two highest-ranked teams will receive a bye to the finals of the bracket.The winners of those two bracket finals will qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Nigeria’s Path to Qualification Before the match, Nigeria sat third in Group C with 14 points, one behind South Africa and three behind Benin.But the Super Eagles produced a spectacular response, demolishing Benin 4–0 to climb to second with 17 points, level with the leaders but behind on goal difference. Meanwhile, South Africa sealed top spot in the group after defeating Rwanda 3–0, booking their first World Cup appearance since 2010. Nigeria’s second-place finish and strong goal difference now send them into the intercontinental playoff, keeping their World Cup dream alive. African Teams Qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (So Far) Two more spots will be confirmed later today, as the winners of Groups B and F are yet to be decided.Additionally, one more African team — possibly Nigeria — could still secure a place via the inter-confederation playoffs.

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World Cup Ticket Final Battle: Eagles Determined to Fight for Decent Win

Fola Badmus06 mins

Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has assured that the Super Eagles will give everything they have to secure a decent win over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and hope for favour from Nelspruit as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race hits the final matchday on Tuesday.   Group C leaders Benin Republic, on 17 points, have their fate in their hands as a win over Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium will earn them their first-ever FIFA World Cup ticket.   However, Nigeria have not missed two consecutive FIFA World Cup finals since first reaching the finals in 1994, and will throw everything into Tuesday’s battle.   Regardless of their surprising third place in the group going into the final matchday, Nigeria is the only one among the three contenders for the lone ticket from the group that has lost only one match. Both Benin Republic and second-placed South Africa, who have 15 points and host Rwanda’s Amavubi, have each lost two matches.   No doubt, the Cheetahs, now coached by former Nigeria gaffer Gernot Rohr, have conducted a campaign to be proud of, as they hunt for their first-ever ticket to the global finals. Their 17 points and two-point cushion at the top means they will live their dream if they secure a point in Uyo on Tuesday evening and South Africa fail to trounce Rwanda at Mbombela.   In contrast, Nigeria is seeking a seventh FIFA World Cup appearance, having made the Round of 16 in three of their previous three, and the spine of the Class of 2025 know this could be their only chance of sitting at world football’s highest podium.   Captain William Ekong and midfielder Alex Iwobi featured at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals but that was a competition the Super Eagles left at the group stage, and both will surely prefer to experience another tournament with all the glitz and glamour that North America promises next summer.   Ekong, voted Man of the Competition at last year’s Africa Cup of Nations final, is set to win his 83rd cap on Tuesday while Iwobi will earn his 89th.   Top scorer and 2023 Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, defender Calvin Bassey, midfielders Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Simon Moses, Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman, among others, have not been to the FIFA World Cup finals.   The Cheetahs have been to only four Africa Cup of Nations finals, as against the Super Eagles’ 20 participations, and their all-time high was a quarter-final berth in Egypt six years ago, compared to Nigeria’s three titles, five runner-up positions and eight third-place finishes.   Both teams will miss a number of key players on Tuesday. Benin Republic’s central defender Yohan Roche and defensive midfielder Sessi d’Almeida are suspended, just as Nigeria’s Africa Player of the Year Lookman, with the six-time finalists also missing wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel through injuries.   Gernot Rohr and his army will have the backing of Benin Republic’s 11.5million people, just as Nigeria’s 220 million people, including dozens of thousands who will be in the stands, will be cheering on the Super Eagles.   A two-goal win by the Super Eagles, and failure by South Africa to beat Rwanda in Nelspruit, will earn Nigeria an automatic ticket to the 23rd FIFA World Cup finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer.

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Nigeria vs Benin: Super Eagles Face Must-Win Showdown in Final 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

All eyes will be on the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday evening as Nigeria take on Group C leaders Benin in the final matchday of the CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM (16:00 GMT). Qualification Stakes The Super Eagles, currently third in Group C with 14 points, must secure victory to keep their qualification hopes alive.Benin lead the group with 17 points, followed by South Africa (15 points). A win for Benin guarantees their first-ever World Cup appearance, while Nigeria need all three points — and favorable results elsewhere — to stand a chance of progressing, either directly or through the intercontinental playoff for a possible 10th African slot. Team News: Nigeria Nigeria coach Eric Chele will be without Ademola Lookman, suspended after picking up his second yellow card in the win against Lesotho.Defender Ola Aina remains sidelined through injury. Star striker Victor Osimhen, fit again after returning from injury, will lead the attack. The Galatasaray forward says the team will fight to the end: “We cannot promise much, but we will fight. We hope it will be our turn to be on top on Tuesday.” Expected formation: 4-2-3-1Probable lineup: Nwabali; Troost-Ekong, Fredrick, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Ndidi, Iwobi; Chukwueze, Simon; Osimhen, Arokodare. Team News: Benin Coach Gernot Rohr has a full squad available. His side, who edged Rwanda 1–0 on Friday, are expected to keep the same lineup. Probable lineup: Dandjinou; Ouorou, Verdon, Tijani, Roche; D’Almeida, Imourane; Dossou, Dokou, Hountondji; Mounie. Rohr, a former Nigeria coach, acknowledged the high stakes: “It’s in our hands to qualify for a historic first World Cup. But all can change in one game. We must stay humble and focused.” Head-to-Head Record Since 2004, both teams have met 12 times — Nigeria have won nine, Benin two, and one ended in a draw.Their last encounter in June 2024 saw Benin defeat Nigeria 2–1 in Abidjan. Group C Standings (Before Final Matchday) Benin – 17 pts (+5) South Africa – 15 pts (+3) Nigeria – 14 pts (+3) Rwanda – 11 pts (−1) Lesotho – 9 pts (−4) Zimbabwe – 5 pts (−6)

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Super Eagles Arrive Safely In Uyo After Mid-Air Scare Forces Emergency Landing

Wale busari03 mins

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have landed safely in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after a tense delay caused by a mid-air technical fault on their flight from South Africa. The team, set to face Benin Republic in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, arrived at the Victor Attah International Airport around 8:05 a.m. on Sunday, according to team media officer Promise Efoghe. “Finally, Super Eagles arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The team touched down at 8:05 a.m. Sunday morning,” Efoghe announced in a statement. A video later shared by the team’s media department captured the players and officials disembarking from the ValueJet aircraft, marking the end of a stressful journey that began in Polokwane, South Africa. The flight, which had made a refuelling stop in Luanda, Angola, took an alarming turn about 25 minutes after takeoff when a loud crack appeared on the windscreen, forcing the pilot to make an emergency return to Luanda. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the incident, stating that the cracked windscreen made it unsafe to continue the journey. All players, officials, and accompanying delegates were safely evacuated. Following the emergency landing, ValueJet Airline collaborated with key Nigerian government officials — including the Ministers of Aviation and Foreign Affairs and the Chief of Staff to the President — to secure urgent permits for a replacement aircraft from Lagos. “The ValueJet Airline and the relevant Federal Government of Nigeria authorities worked tirelessly to secure overflying and landing permits for another aircraft to fly from Lagos, pick up the delegation in Luanda, and convey them to Uyo,” the NFF explained. After several hours of waiting, the replacement aircraft finally transported the team to Uyo on Sunday morning, ending an anxious travel ordeal that lasted nearly 12 hours. With the scare behind them, the Super Eagles will now focus on Tuesday’s all-important World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The Super Eagles have touched down in Uyo ✈️🦅Focus now shifts to the crucial World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic. 💪🇳🇬 🎥 FB/FearGodSports pic.twitter.com/K8KESBHVkM — Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) October 12, 2025

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Super Eagles’ Trip To Uyo Delayed After Plane Suffers Mid-Air Damage

Wale busari02 mins

The Super Eagles’ journey to Uyo for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic took an unexpected turn after their aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air, forcing an emergency return to Luanda, Angola. According to a statement from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Saturday, the ValueJet Airline plane was transporting the team from Polokwane, South Africa, when the incident occurred shortly after takeoff from a refuelling stop in Luanda. “The pilot did well to guide the airplane safely back to the airport in Luanda,” the NFF confirmed, adding that no one was harmed during the incident. The same aircraft had earlier flown part of the team’s delegation to Polokwane on Thursday night, arriving in South Africa on Friday morning. However, the issue arose on the return leg, disrupting the team’s travel schedule. The NFF said efforts are now underway to ensure the players arrive in Uyo as soon as possible ahead of Tuesday’s crucial clash. “ValueJet Airline and relevant federal authorities, including the Ministers of Aviation and Foreign Affairs as well as the Chief of Staff to the President, are working tirelessly to get the necessary overflying and landing permits for another aircraft to convey the delegation from Luanda to Uyo,” the federation stated. The Super Eagles are set to face the Squirrels of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday in a match crucial to their World Cup qualification hopes.  

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Super Eagles Secure Crucial 2–1 Win Over Lesotho In World Cup Qualifier

Wale busari01 mins

The Super Eagles of Nigeria kept their World Cup qualification hopes alive with a crucial 2–1 win over Lesotho on Friday. After a goalless first half, captain William Troost-Ekong put Nigeria ahead in the 55th minute from the penalty spot. Substitute Akor Adams extended the lead in the 80th minute with a composed finish. Lesotho’s Hlompho Kalake pulled one back three minutes later, but the Super Eagles held firm to seal an important away victory. The result moves Nigeria to third place in Group C with 14 points, just one point behind South Africa and three behind table-toppers Benin. The Super Eagles will host Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday in a must-win clash that could define their World Cup qualification journey.  

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match: Chelle to Have 20 Players for Eagles’ Second Training

World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Go All Out for Three Points against Crocodiles

Wale busari04 mins

Africa’s best players in the past two years, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will lead Nigeria’s charge for crucial three points when the Super Eagles go up against the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in the South African city of Polokwane on Friday evening. The clash is the penultimate matchday of the series, with Nigeria needing all three points and favour from elsewhere to stand in good stead heading into the final matchday, when they host present group leaders Benin Republic at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium. With three points off first-placed Benin Republic and second-placed South Africa, Nigeria must go guns-blazing for their remaining two games, starting with the encounter with the Crocodiles on neutral ground on Friday. Coach Eric Chelle has been unable to call on wing-back Olaoluwa Aina, injured on an atrocious Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein pitch in the clash with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana last month, and defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielder Raphael Onyedika and forward Cyriel Dessers are also out injured. However, Chelle welcomes back Osimhen (who missed the clash with the Bafana after sustaining an injury against Rwanda in Uyo days earlier), and the triumvirate that shone brightly at last year’s Africa Cup of Nations (the others being Ademola Lookman and Simon Moses) is intact for this big challenge. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is most likely to retain his place in goal, with Captain William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi and Benjamin Frederick all in line for shirts in the defenceline, and Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi and Christantus Uche available for selection in midfield. Osimhen, Lookman and Moses are top for the fore, but Chelle also has Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Terem Moffi and Jerome Akor Adams all in good form. 21 SUPER EAGLES TO BATTLE LESOTHO IN POLOKWANE Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece) Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium) Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace, England) Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Simon Moses (Paris FC, France); Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France); Jerome Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match: Chelle to Have 20 Players for Eagles’ Second Training

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match: Chelle to Have 20 Players for Eagles’ Second Training

Wale busari03 mins

Head Coach Eric Sekou Chelle will have a total of 20 players for the Super Eagles’ second training session on Wednesday in Polokwane, ahead of Friday’s very crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Crocodiles of Lesotho. A total of 18 players were in the team’s The Ranch Hotel as at Tuesday night, with Portugal-based defender Zaidu Sanusi and Spain-based forward Jerome Akor Adams set to join the group on Wednesday. United States of America-based midfielder Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi is expected to land in South Africa on Thursday. Chelle has had to tinker the team following injuries to defender Bright Osayi-Samuel and forward Cyriel Dessers, bringing in Sanusi and Crystal Palace of England’s Christantus Uche. Injury to wing-back Felix Agu had cut the squad from 23 to 22. Russia-based former junior international Olakunle Olusegun is yet to be issued with an entry visa into South Africa, meaning Nigeria could probably prosecute the encounter with 21 players. The Matchday 9 encounter is billed for the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa on Friday, 10th October 2025 and will kick off at 6pm South Africa time (5pm Nigeria time). PHOTO 1: Team captain William Ekong lacing his boots for training in Polokwane on Tuesday PHOTO 2: Forward Victor Osimhen is back after missing the game against South Africa in Bloemfontein due to injury. 21 SUPER EAGLES TO BATTLE LESOTHO IN POLOKWANE Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece) Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium) Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace, England) Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Simon Moses (Paris FC, France); Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France); Jerome Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)

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