The Super Eagles have officially opened camp in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon. Six players — Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Wilfred Ndidi — have already checked in. Head coach Eric Chelle, who called up 24 players for the crucial tie,…
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has assured fans he’s fully fit for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoffs despite picking up a knock in Fulham’s 2-0 loss to Everton on Saturday. Bassey, who limped briefly during the heated clash, dismissed any injury worries after the game. “I got a little knock, but I’m fine,” the 25-year-old…
Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks,…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has vowed that Nigeria will give their absolute best when they compete in the CAF Play-Off Tournament for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The high-stakes mini-tournament will take place in Morocco from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, serving as the final hurdle before the…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has vowed that Nigeria will give their absolute best when they compete in the CAF Play-Off Tournament for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The high-stakes mini-tournament will take place in Morocco from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, serving as the final hurdle before the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after threatening to pull the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled to take place in Boston, citing recent unrest in the city. Speaking in an interview, Trump claimed that parts of Boston had been “taken over” by violent demonstrations and hinted that the city might lose its…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has admitted that failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would have been a bitter heartbreak for both him and millions of South Africans. The 78-year-old tactician guided South Africa to their first World Cup appearance since 2010, when they famously hosted the tournament. Broos’ men clinched…
South Africa’s World Cup dreams have taken a hit as star midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng has been ruled out of the final two Group C qualifiers due to injury. The news was confirmed by head coach Hugo Broos during a press conference on Monday. With Mofokeng sidelined, Broos has called up young talent Mduduzi Shabalala as…