Nigeria’s effort to revive its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes by questioning the eligibility of Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) players is running into significant legal barriers within FIFA’s own regulatory framework.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle recounts how DR Congo staff member performed “voodoo” gestures during the penalty shootout.
Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup dream ends after losing to DR Congo in Rabat following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes.
Check the full standings of African teams in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after Matchday 10, including results, rankings, and qualification details.
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has officially docked three points from South Africa in the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee penalised the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in the South Africa vs. Lesotho clash played on March 21, 2025. Mokoena, who had already … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has held Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong responsible for the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Nigeria’s Super Eagles faced Bafana Bafana on Tuesday in Bloemfontein, entering the game desperate for a win to boost their qualification chances. However, their … Read more
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has released a 31-man provisional squad blending experienced internationals with emerging young talent ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clashes against Rwanda and South Africa. Team captain William Troost-Ekong headlines the list alongside first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, midfield generals Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and lethal … Read more
The Super Eagles secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda on Friday to boost their FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 11th minute. He also doubled the lead just before halftime. Giving Nigeria a comfortable advantage at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The match marked the first game under … Read more
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami’s victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday. Messi was left out of Argentina’s squad for the world champions’ clash against Uruguay on Friday, which is followed by a showdown with Brazil on March … Read more
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has released a list containing the names of players to feature in Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers clash with Rwanda and Zimbabwe. In the goalkeeping department, there is; Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie and Kayode Bankole. The defenders listed for the games include; William Troost-Ekong, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Olaoluwa Aina, Igoh … Read more
