Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped one place to 45th in the latest FIFA World Ranking, raising fresh concerns about their fading hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The slip marks Nigeria’s lowest ranking in five years and sees them overtaken by African champions Côte d’Ivoire, who now sit 44th. The decline reflects …
In a ruling that deals a major blow to Nigeria’s World Cup 2026 aspirations, FIFA has decided not to sanction South Africa over the eligibility of midfielder Teboho Mokoena during the African qualifiers. The Disciplinary Committee has cleared Bafana Bafana of any wrongdoing, extinguishing hopes in Abuja and Cotonou for an administrative rescue. What Was …
The Super Eagles of Nigeria face a defining moment in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they travel to South Africa to face Bafana Bafana in a high-stakes Group C qualifier on Tuesday. This clash, which comes just days after Nigeria’s narrow 1–0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, is more …
The race to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway for Nigeria, as the Super Eagles' camp opened on Monday in Uyo, with captain William Troost-Ekong leading the early charge. The centre-back, who now plies his trade at Saudi Arabian side Al-Kholood, was among the first players to report for …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Eagles bowed out of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in the group stage, despite their rich footballing history. Losses to Senegal and Sudan sealed their fate before a consolatory 2-0 win over Congo. The victory against Congo provided a glimmer of pride, with Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi …
By Esther Ososanya AFCON 2013 winner draws curtain on 17-year professional career Former Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye, has officially retired from professional football, drawing the curtain on a career that spanned more than a decade across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The 36-year-old confirmed his decision in an emotional post on X, writing: “After much …
