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‘South Africa are here for revenge’ – Otubanjo cautions Super Eagles

Olaitan Otubanjo has thrown his weight behind Finidi George-led Super Eagles to beat South Africa's Bafana Bafana in Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo but has urged the team to be wary of their opponents. Otubanjo believes South Africa are still pained about losing to Nigeria in the semi-final of the last Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa release final squad for Nigeria & Zimbabwe ties

‘South Africa will put up a fight against the Super Eagles’ – Daniel Akpeyi

South Africa-based Daniel Akpeyi believes Bafana Bafana will put up a fight when they take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo. Speaking exclusively with Afrosport, the former Kaizer Chiefs shot-stopper asserted that the West African giants still have what it takes to claim the needed victory after picking up only two points in their first two Group...

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Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Onazi optimistic ahead of South Africa clash

Former Super Eagles Midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has expressed optimism that the three-time African Champions will conquer South Africa ahead of Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo. Onazi in an exclusive interview with Afrosport however, acknowledged that the game will be tough but believes Nigeria has an edge heading into the game. He said "Nigeria versus South Africa is not...

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Exclusive: Eguavoen confirms plans for Finidi George’s assistants

Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen has confirmed ongoing plans to name assistant coaches who will work with newly-appointed Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George. He revealed that the NFF was strategic in appointing the former Ajax winger as the Super Eagles’ new technical head, adding that the mission is to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Super Eagles...

Exclusive: ‘Finidi George’s success will affect NPFL’ – Rangers coach Ilechukwu

Exclusive: ‘Finidi George’s success will affect NPFL’ – Rangers coach Ilechukwu

Enugu Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu believes Finidi George's strides as the Super Eagles' new head coach would positively affect the image of the Nigeria Professional Football League. Ilechukwu expressed his delight to see an indigenous coach succeed Jose Peseiro who left the Super Eagles role after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in February. Ilechukwu's Rangers currently sit atop the NPFL table with a two-point lead...