The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Chadian official, Alhadi Allaou Mahamat for the Super Eagles 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie against Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The encounter is billed for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, June 7. Manhat has officiated in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation […]
2026 WCQ: Williams upbeat Bafana Bafana can beat Super Eagles in Uyo
South Africa goalkeeper, Rowen Williams says the Bafana Bafana are coming to Uyo to beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday three encounter will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, June 7. The former African champions defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 the last time both […]
2026 WCQ: South Africa coach unveils preliminary squad for Super Eagles clash
Bafana Bafana of South Africa head coach, Hugo Broos has named a 36-man preliminary squad for his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Broos’ side will face the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, June 7. The former African champions will then host neighbours Zimbabwe at […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles must step up to beat South Africa, Benin
Former international, Victor Ikpeba has warned the Super Eagles that they must be at their best when they square up against South Africa and Benin in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture. The Super Eagles have endured a poor start to the qualifying series, drawing their opening two games against minnows Lesotho and […]
2026 WCQ: Finidi demands total commitment from Super Eagles players
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has demanded total commitment from his players as they aim to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Finidi,53, was presented to the media by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Monday. He has signed a year’s contract with an option for an additional year. The gaffer’s […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles begin preparation for Bafana clash June 1
The Super Eagles will set up camp for the crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Saturday, June 1. The encounter is slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, June 7. All the invited players will resume camp on June 1 with preparations also expected to commence same day. […]
2026 WCQ: Boost for Super Eagles as Troost-Ekong returns to full training
The Super Eagles received a major boost ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying double-header against South Africa and Benin following the return to training of William Troost-Ekong. Troost-Ekong has been sidelined since undergoing surgery for an injury he sustained at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The defender, who scored three goals in […]
2026 WCQ: Benin Republic to tackle Super Eagles in Abidjan
Benin will entertain neighbours Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan in June, DAILY POST reports. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday four tie has been moved to Abidjan after the Benin Football Federation failed to provide a suitable ground to host the game. It will be a return to familiar territory for […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles host South Africa June 7 in Uyo
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will host the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday, June 7. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) also announced that the encounter will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. It will be the first meeting between both teams after they […]
2026 WCQ: No African team scares South Africa anymore – Broos warns ahead of Nigeria clash
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has expressed confidence ahead of their World Cup qualifier clash against Nigeria in June, stating that his team is not afraid of any African team. Broos, who has built the team around home-based players, feels that they have improved significantly since he took over as coach in 2021. South Africa […]