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target=_blank>Tinubu to Super Eagles: Put your loss to DRC behind, prepare for AFCON
Nigeria’s dream of featuring in the World Cup was dashed as Congo DR eliminated the Super Eagles in a dramatic qualifier play-off on Sunday night in Morocco.
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target=_blank>Obi urges Super Eagles to ‘rise stronger’ after World Cup playoff defeat
“But let this moment not break your spirit. Great teams are defined by their response to adversity… Do not let today overshadow the greatness of tomorrow. The Eagle never bows its head, it lifts its wings.”
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Chelle alleges DR Congo used ‘voodoo’ to defeat Nigeria on penalties
When asked what he saw the Congo guy doing, Chelle added, “Yeah, something like, I don’t know if it’s water or something like that he was spraying it up.”
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target=_blank>Norway thrash Italy, qualify for first World Cup since 1998
Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 after Erling Haaland struck again in a 4-1 thumping of Italy on Sunday which sealed a spot in next summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: DR Congo defeat Nigeria on penalties to reach Intercontinental Playoff
Nigeria won’t be at the 2026 World Cup!
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target=_blank>FIFA WC Playoff – Live updates: AET: Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (3-4 PK).
DR Congo defeat Nigeria 3-4 on penalties to reach 2026 World Cup Intercontinental Playoff.
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target=_blank>Full List: Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi make final lists for CAF player of the year award
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially revealed the top three nominees in each of the Men’s Categories for the highly anticipated CAF Awards 2025.
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target=_blank>Nigeria XI vs DR Congo: Onyeka starts, Osimhen, Lookman lead attack
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has made two changes to his starting XI for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff final against DR Congo.
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target=_blank>Esther Okoronkwo absent as CAF unveils finalists for Women’s Player of the Year
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the finalists for its 2025 Women’s Player of the Year award, with Nigeria’s Esther Okoronkwo notably absent from the list.
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target=_blank>Portugal qualify for 2026 World Cup after thrashing Armenia 9-1
Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 without suspended talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals on Sunday.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Maikaba satisfied with Wikki Tourists’ win over Enyimba
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s victory over Enyimba. The Bauchi Elephants defeated their hosts 1-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium , Aba on Sunday. Abubakar Aliyu grabbed the winning goal for Wikki Tourists in the game. Maikaba praised his players for their resilience throughout the encounter. “I told
NPFL: Maikaba satisfied with Wikki Tourists’ win over Enyimba
target=_blank>Transfer: Galatasaray facing battle from other clubs to sign Lookman in January
Galatasaray is now facing competition from other clubs to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta in the January window. The Turkish giants are keen to bolster their attacking options with Lookman. The move would see the reigning African Player of the Year link up with his Super Eagles team-mate Victor Osimhen. However, that move is now
Transfer: Galatasaray facing battle from other clubs to sign Lookman in January
target=_blank>2026 WCQ playoffs: We deserved to beat Super Eagles – Congo coach Desabre
Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has reacted to his side’s hard-earned victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Leopards defeated Nigeria 4-3 on penalities in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs in Rabat on Sunday night. Desabre’s side will now compete at the Intercontinental
2026 WCQ playoffs: We deserved to beat Super Eagles – Congo coach Desabre
target=_blank>NPFL: Enyimba suspend technical adviser Eguma, assistants over poor results
Enyimba have announced the suspension of their head coach Stanley Eguma following a run of poor results, DAILY POST reports. Eguma’s assistants, Ndubuisi Nduka and Joseph Boma were also suspended by the club. The People’s Elephant took the decision following Sunday’s 1-0 home defeat to Wikki Tourists. It was their second home loss of the
NPFL: Enyimba suspend technical adviser Eguma, assistants over poor results
target=_blank>NNL: Sunshine Stars Coach Akinfolarin shifts focus to Gateway United clash after Edel FC loss
Sunshine Stars head coach, Bobby Akinfolarin, has shifted focus to the matchday two fixture against Gateway United. The Owena Waves suffered a 1-0 defeat to Edel FC in their opening fixture of the 2025-26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season Sunshine Stars will lock horns with Gateway United in Akure next weekend. Akinfolarin assured that they
NNL: Sunshine Stars Coach Akinfolarin shifts focus to Gateway United clash after Edel FC loss
target=_blank>‘Don’t lose hope, rise stronger’ – Peter Obi to Super Eagles after World Cup playoff defeat
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged the Super Eagles to remain resilient following their defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Sunday’s World Cup qualifying playoff final in Morocco. Obi made this call in a post on X on Monday, acknowledging the disappointment felt across the
‘Don’t lose hope, rise stronger’ – Peter Obi to Super Eagles after World Cup playoff defeat
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Africa could have 10 countries at tournament
It is looking likely that Africa could have a 10th representative at the 2026 World Cup. The continent was originally allocated nine slots for the expanded version of the tournament. Those places have already been filled by Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia, Cape Verde, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Ivory Coast and South Africa. However, Africa could yet get
2026 World Cup: Africa could have 10 countries at tournament
target=_blank>2026 WCQ playoffs: Nwabali rues Super Eagles’ ‘painful’ defeat to Congo
Stanley Nwabali has lamented the Super Eagles defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo, DAILY POST reports. Éric Chelle’s side lost 4-3 on penalities to the Leopards of Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs. The two teams battled to a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of
2026 WCQ playoffs: Nwabali rues Super Eagles’ ‘painful’ defeat to Congo
target=_blank>Four things we learnt as Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup dreams end against DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo has pipped Nigeria to Africa’s ticket for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs. The Leopards confirmed their place with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over the Super Eagles on Sunday. Frank Onyeka has opened the scoring, before Meschack Elia equalized and there were no goals again. DR Congo goalkeeper, Timothy
Four things we learnt as Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup dreams end against DR Congo
target=_blank>Nigeria vs DR Congo: ‘That’s why people criticize him’ – Ikpeba slams Ndidi over Elia’s goal
Former Nigeria international, Victor Ikpeba has hit out on Wilfred Ndidi following the Super Eagles’ 4-3 penalty defeat to DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final on Sunday. Ikpeba noted that it was Ndidi that laid the ball on the platter for Mechak Elia to equalise for DR Congo despite having the
Nigeria vs DR Congo: ‘That’s why people criticize him’ – Ikpeba slams Ndidi over Elia’s goal
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