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Nigeria’s senior team maintained their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup with a nervy 2-1 away victory over Lesotho, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria took the lead in the match when William Troost-Ekong converted from the penalty spot to put Nigeria ahead in the second half following a handball incident. Substitute Jerome Akor scored on his debut to give Nigeria a …

Ademola Lookman and two key Benin Republic players will miss the must-win match between Nigeria and Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash on Tuesday in Uyo. The Atalanta striker received a yellow card in the 63rd minute of Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane after fouling Fusi Matlabe. Read also: Crisis or comeback? Samuel Jackson …

I’m writing this on Thursday.I am pregnant with the previews of the Super Eagles’ last two extremely crucial matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series, the first of which will take place tomorrow, Friday night. There is a dilemma. I have to submit my script today to be posted and read on Saturday morning. Therefore, I will have …

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside has expressed concerns ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Friday. Peterside expressed doubts over the team’s current ability to score goals and deliver consistent performances. “The game against Lesotho is the real problem because we didn’t score goals, we didn’t play and winning games has become a challenge,” …

Officials have informed SCORENigeria that the Super Eagles will fly to Uyo tomorrow morning on a chartered flight from South Africa. The flight is scheduled for 8am Nigerian time. This was after a 2-1 win against Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday. They will host Group C leaders Benin on Tuesday in Uyo, hoping to win at least 2-0 …

Post views: 5 By Silvernews Football stakeholders in Minna, Niger State have applauded the outstanding performance of Akor Adams, following his first international goal for Nigeria in the 2-1 win over Lesotho in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. Sevilla’s Spanish striker marked his debut for the Super Eagles with a calm finish that secured …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boosted their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Lesotho 2-1 on Friday night. The qualifiers played in Polokwane, South Africa, saw the Eagles pick up their third win in the series, after battling hard from the start. Goals from debutant Akor Adams and a well-taken penalty from William Troost-Ekong …

Nigeria’s senior team maintained their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup with a nervy 2-1 away victory over Lesotho, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria took the lead in the match when William Troost-Ekong converted from the penalty spot to put Nigeria ahead in the second half following a handball incident. Substitute Jerome Akor scored on his debut to give Nigeria a …

At just 20 years old, Fehintola Esther, a promising baseball player from Benin City, is making her way in one of Nigeria’s lesser-known sports. With passion, discipline and determination, the young athlete is focused on building a name for herself while shedding light on the growing presence of baseball in the country. Esther discovered her love for the sport in …

Viktor Gyokeres’ agent has criticized Sporting Lisbon for the role he played in their controversial transfer saga. Gyokeres spurned Manchester United and reunited with Ruben Amorim to complete a £64million move to Arsenal in July. But in the midst of that decision about his future, he refused to return to pre-season training at Sporting as he sought to force a …