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OwnGoalNigeria.com has revealed the reason why the Nigerian Super Eagles are yet to arrive in Nigeria after yesterday’s 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane. The Super Eagles were expected to be in Nigeria in the early hours of today but at the time of writing have yet to arrive in Uyo ahead of Tuesday’s match against Benin Republic. Their visitors …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said a broken windshield of the chartered ValueJet Airline plane carrying the Super Eagles delegation from Polokwane in South Africa to Uyo, for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, delayed the arrival of players and officials in the Akwa Ibom state capital. The NFF communications department made this known in a statement …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles’ trip to Uyo for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic took an unexpected turn after their chartered ValueJet plane suffered a broken windshield mid-air on Sunday. According to an official statement from the NFF, the team was on its way from Polokwane, South Africa, where it had …

The Benin Republic Cheetahs have arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom after Tuesday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualification match against the Nigerian Super Eagles. The team’s arrival was captured in a video by Victor Ademola TV and published on its handle X. The Benin players and officials landed at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo today (Saturday). …

Striker Akor Adams made his long-awaited debut for the Super Eagles in a 2-1 win over Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. The striker’s 80th-minute goal sealed three precious points for Nigeria as the team continues its quest for a place in the expanded 48-team tournament in North America. The 25-year-old, whose …

Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong hailed Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, describing it as an important step towards regaining momentum. Speaking after the match, Troost-Ekong praised his teammates who showed resilience and focus in the game. The defender noted that while the team can still improve, this result reflects their increasing chemistry …

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 …