'We can't afford to drop points' - Troost-Ekong warns Super Eagles teammates pre-Zimbabwe
Published: March 24, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has cautioned his teammates against complacency ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday evening.Troost-Ekong played the entire duration of Nigeria's last game, where the team secured a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali. The victor...
2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe defender admits Nigeria has quality but backs Warriors to defy the odds
Published: March 24, 2025
Zimbabwe defender Emmanuel Jalai has expressed confidence in the Warriors' ability to pull off an upset against Nigeria when they clash on Tuesday in Uyo for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Jalai, who made his international debut in Zimbabwe's 2-2 draw against Benin last Thursday, acknowledged the team's steady adap...
'Naija sabi do things with style' – Oliseh hails 1980 Super Eagles for inspiring his love for Nigeria
Published: March 24, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has paid tribute to Nigeria’s 1980 Africa Cup of Nations -winning team, acknowledging their influence on his passion for the national team and their iconic green and white colors.Oliseh's comments came in response to a post by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) marking the...
Tolu Arokodare: What Eric Chelle told my parents after debut and what to expect v Zimbabwe
Published: March 24, 2025
Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare has revealed what Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle told his parents after his senior debut against Rwanda in Kigali last Friday. Arokodare extended his gratitude to Eric Chelle for giving him the opportunity to represent the national team. The Genk striker also commended the Malian t...
Arokodare shares powerful words from Osimhen, Aina, Lookman, Iwobi, 3 others after Nigeria debut
Published: March 24, 2025
Racing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has revealed what Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey, William Troost-Ekong and Ola Aina told him after his debut for Nigeria in their 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.Arokodare made his debut in the 77th minute, replacin...
'We cannot complain' - Zimbabwe coach wowed by facilities in Uyo ahead of Super Eagles clash
Published: March 23, 2025
Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees, expressed his satisfaction with the facilities in Uyo ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on Tuesday. The Warriors, who arrived in the Nigerian city for the upcoming fixture, have been impressed with their accommodation and training conditions, despit...
'They messed up their campaign' - Zimbabwe coach urges his players not to be afraid of Super Eagles
Published: March 23, 2025
Speaking after Sunday's training session in Uyo, Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees has expressed optimism while acknowledging the strength of the Super Eagles and urged his team to rise to the occasion.At the halfway stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Warriors face a mountain to climb in their bid to qualify for the...
2026 Word Cup qualifier: Three Zimbabwe players Super Eagles should watch closely
Published: March 23, 2025
The Super Eagles will be looking to strengthen their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on Zimbabwe on Tuesday. After a slow start to their qualification campaign, Nigeria revived their hopes with a commanding 2-0 win over Rwanda, thanks to a brace from Victor Osimhen last Friday. The victory ...
2026 WCQ Nigeria v Zimbabwe: Match preview, H2H, what to expect, key players, kickoff time
Published: March 23, 2025
The Super Eagles, after their superb performance against the Wasps of Rwanda last Friday, will continue their quest for qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday as they face the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Akwa Ibom.The Super Eagles defeated Rwanda 2-0, courtesy of Galatasaray st...
Not business as usual: Eric Chelle bars visitors, journalists from Super Eagles camp pre-Zimbabwe
Published: March 23, 2025
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has enforced strict measures to ensure maximum concentration among his players ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday.  Following Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali, the Malian tactician has emphasized the need for undivided focus...
'300% confident' - Youngest Nigerian to feature at World Cup predicts Super Eagles v Warriors
Published: March 23, 2025
Femi Opabunmi, Nigeria's youngest-ever World Cup player at 17 years and 101 days, is confident the Super Eagles will defeat Zimbabwe’s Warriors in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday eveni...
'People were shouting Osimhen' - Rohr on playing in Abidjan, what he expects from Zimbabwe in Uyo
Published: March 22, 2025
Coach Gernot Rohr has insisted that Zimbabwe stand no chance of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup following a 2-2 draw with Benin's Cheetahs on Thursday evening. Zimbabwe came from two goals down to secure a draw against Benin, with Marshall Munetsi and Knowledge Musona's goals cancelling out first half strikes from S...
'We read somewhere' - Troost-Ekong fires warning to Zimbabwe ahead of Uyo showdown
Published: March 22, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has sent a strong warning to Zimbabwe ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers clash on Tuesday in Uyo.Speaking at the Kigali International Airport before the team's departure on Saturday morning, Ekong expressed Nigeria's determination to secure another vital vict...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Three key areas Super Eagles must fix before facing Zimbabwe
Published: March 22, 2025
Following their first victory in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers with a convincing 2-0 win over Rwanda, the Super Eagles of Nigeria must fine-tune certain aspects of their game to maintain their qualification hopes when they take on Zimbabwe on Tuesday. While the win in Kigali was crucial, there are areas that requ...
'You can't do that against Nigeria' - Bafana Bafana coach explains why Mofokeng started v Lesotho
Published: March 22, 2025
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed why he carefully chose the right match to hand Relebohile Mofokeng his full debut, stressing that such opportunities are not given in high-pressure games against top sides like Nigeria.The Orlando Pirates forward went the distance on Friday evening as South Africa defeat...