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'I got a call' - Super Eagles insider reveals exactly why Osimhen was replaced at half-time
Nigeria National Teams
'I got a call' - Super Eagles insider re...

Super Eagles insider Colin Udoh has shed light on the injury setback that forced Victor Osimhen off at halftime during Nigeria's defeat to DR Congo on Sunday night at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium....

Nov 17, 2025
Former African POTY Ikpeba points finger at two Super Eagles players for DRC Congo's equaliser
Nigeria National Teams
Former African POTY Ikpeba points finger...

Nigeria's hopes of returning to the World Cup were dashed for the second consecutive cycle following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congp's Leopards at the Crown Prin...

Nov 17, 2025
 'A big miss' - Sunderland's DR Congo midfielder Sadiki admits Osimhen's injury changed the game
Nigeria National Teams
'A big miss' - Sunderland's DR Congo mi...

DR Congo and Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki has stated that the injury to Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen proved to be an advantage for his team, while also confirming that the Congolese squad had p...

Nov 17, 2025
'Did some voodoo' - Eric Chelle explains why he was frustrated with DR Congo officials
Nigeria National Teams
'Did some voodoo' - Eric Chelle explains...

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has shed light on the source of his frustration with some DR Congo staff members during Sunday night’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash.DR Congo secured their ...

Nov 17, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey catches the eye; Nwabali almost a hero; Iwobi, Lookman, Arokodare struggle
Nigeria National Teams
Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey catc...

Nigeria fell 4-3 to DR Congo in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, confirming the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule o...

Nov 16, 2025
2026 WCQ playoff final: Five observations from Super Eagles' penalty shootout loss to Leopards
Nigeria National Teams
2026 WCQ playoff final: Five observation...

The Super Eagles' bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ended after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.Frank Onyeka put Nigeria ahead, but Meschak Elia st...

Nov 16, 2025
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (3-4 pens): Onyeka scores but Super Eagles' World Cup dream is over
Nigeria National Teams
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (3-4 pens): Onyeka ...

Nigeria's route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a damaging hit on Sunday as the Super Eagles were edged out 4–3 on penalties by DR Congo, following a gripping 1-1 draw after extra time in the W...

Nov 16, 2025
Super Eagles starting XI: Nwabali, Chukwueze, Ndidi, Fredrick, Ajayi, Onyeka, Lookman start; Simon bench
Nigeria National Teams
Super Eagles starting XI: Nwabali, Chukw...

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for the African final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against the Democratic ...

Nov 16, 2025
'The team has Osimhen, Lookman, Simon' - Cameroon legend insists Super Eagles have edge over Leopards
Nigeria National Teams
'The team has Osimhen, Lookman, Simon' -...

Cameroon legdn Joseph-Antoine Bell believes the Super Eagles hold a slight advantage going into Sunday's decisive encounter against DR Congo in Rabat, where a place in the intercontinental playoffs wi...

Nov 16, 2025
'I don't see the N167.6b' - Chelle reveals what it takes to manage 'best striker in the world' Osimhen
Nigeria National Teams
'I don't see the N167.6b' - Chelle revea...

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained what it takes to manage one of the most valuable players in the world, Victor Osimhen, who is currently valued at over €100 million (approximately N1...

Nov 16, 2025
What Ighalo has said about former Man Utd teammate and DR Congo star Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Nigeria National Teams
What Ighalo has said about former Man Ut...

The Super Eagles and the Leopards will lock horns on Sunday evening in the African final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers play-offs, with a coveted place in the inter-confederation play-off on th...

Nov 16, 2025
Key threats: Four Leopard players Super Eagles must contain to keep World Cup dream alive
Nigeria National Teams
Key threats: Four Leopard players Super ...

Nigeria's Super Eagles step into tonight's 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo  knowing only victory will keep their World Cup ambitions intact. Th...

Nov 16, 2025