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'We are still waiting' - Fulham midfielder Iwobi hopes Super Eagles will feature in 2026 World Cup
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'We are still waiting' - Fulham midfielder Iwobi hopes Super Eagles will feature in 2026 World Cup

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi showcased his playmaking and passing abilities at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, influencing games decisively with several pre-assists. The Super Eagles secured a third-place finish in Morocco, defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties to claim a spot on the podium. While the victory brought some solace, Nigeria's dream of reaching the 2026 Fifa World Cup suffered a setback following a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African playoffs in November 2025, a month before the Afcon. In the aftermath, the Nigeria Footb...

February 6, 2026
Super Eagles player ratings: Simon standout; Iheanacho nearly scores; Ajayi redeems himself; Awoniyi poor 
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Super Eagles player ratings: Simon standout; Iheanacho nearly scores; Ajayi redeems himself; Awoniyi poor 

The Super Eagles were held to an embarrassing 1-1 draw by Lesotho in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eag...

Nov 16, 2023
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five takeaways from Super Eagles' frustrating 1-1 draw against Lesotho 
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2026 World Cup qualifier: Five takeaways from Super Eagles' frustrating 1-1 draw against Lesotho 

Nigeria began their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a disappointing note with a 1-1 draw against Lesotho at the Uyo Township stadium in Akwa Ibom State.   Motlomelo Mkhwanazi sco...

Nov 16, 2023
2026 WCQ Nigeria 1 Lesotho 1: Ajayi's headed goal saves Super Eagles from embarrassing defeat 
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2026 WCQ Nigeria 1 Lesotho 1: Ajayi's headed goal saves Super Eagles from embarrassing defeat 

The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Lesotho in their first qualification game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Thursday evening. Nigeria started in the...

Nov 16, 2023
2026 WCQ: Eight things to note on Super Eagles starting lineup against Lesotho
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2026 WCQ: Eight things to note on Super Eagles starting lineup against Lesotho

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.   Allnigerias...

Nov 16, 2023
Super Eagles confirmed starting XI: Iwobi, Lookman, Awoniyi, Iheanacho start; Uzoho gets the nod in goal 
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Super Eagles confirmed starting XI: Iwobi, Lookman, Awoniyi, Iheanacho start; Uzoho gets the nod in goal 

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the national team's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. &...

Nov 16, 2023
Two questions facing Peseiro ahead of Lesotho clash: Aina or Osayi-Samuel at RB; Lookman or Simon in LM?
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Two questions facing Peseiro ahead of Lesotho clash: Aina or Osayi-Samuel at RB; Lookman or Simon in LM?

The Super Eagles will get their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers underway later today against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. With an avalanche of choices at the disposal of coach Jos&eacu...

Nov 16, 2023
2026 WCQ Nigeria v Lesotho: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
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2026 WCQ Nigeria v Lesotho: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time

The Super Eagles will face Lesotho in the first 2026 World Cup qualifiers of both sides on Thursday evening. Nigeria failed to qualify for the last edition of the tournament having been by Ghana ...

Nov 16, 2023
'I don't care about the others' - Peseiro not worried about the absence of Osimhen, Chukwueze, Zaidu for now
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'I don't care about the others' - Peseiro not worried about the absence of Osimhen, Chukwueze, Zaidu for now

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that he is not worried about the absence of some of his key players for tomorrow's 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Lesotho.  ...

Nov 15, 2023
Much ado about nothing: Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi gets green light to face Lesotho
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Much ado about nothing: Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi gets green light to face Lesotho

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Boavista left-back Bruno Onyemaechi is available for selection for Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho at the Godswill A...

Nov 15, 2023
Peseiro reveals exactly why Maduka Okoye pulled out of Super Eagles squad, Adeleye was not invited 
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Peseiro reveals exactly why Maduka Okoye pulled out of Super Eagles squad, Adeleye was not invited 

Speaking at the pre-match press conference on the eve of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho, manager Jose Peseiro revealed exactly why Udinese glovesman Maduka Okoye  ...

Nov 15, 2023
'I haven't heard anything' - Lecce's Danish-born star insists no contact with NFF amid links with Super Eagles
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'I haven't heard anything' - Lecce's Danish-born star insists no contact with NFF amid links with Super Eagles

Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu has reacted to claims made by his Nigerian agent, Kingsley Ogbodo that he has been offered a place in the Super Eagles team ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. &nb...

Nov 15, 2023
Super Eagles CB Awaziem sends message to Akwa Ibom State Government on playing surface in Uyo 
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Super Eagles CB Awaziem sends message to Akwa Ibom State Government on playing surface in Uyo 

Boavista centre-back Chidozie Awaziem was on media duties shortly after the Super Eagles first training session on grass at the  Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in preparation for the 2026...

Nov 15, 2023