2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Ancelotti to become first-ever foreign head coach of Brazil national team

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti as the first-ever foreign head coach of the men's national team, Afrosport reports. The 65-year-old will officially commence his new role with the Selecao on May 26 after the conclusion of the 2024-25 La Liga season. Ancelotti will leave the Santiago Bernabeu after winning 15 trophies across two spells including two La Liga titles...

Dorival Junior dismissed as Brazil head coach

by Kunle Fayiga

29 March 2025

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) have parted ways with head coach Dorival Junior following the heavy 4-1 loss to fierce rivals Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The 62-year-old, had been in charge of the national team since January 2024, overseeing a total of 16 games, winning eight, drawing six and losing three. The Selecao currently sit fourth in the qualifying...

2026WCQ: Igbokwe backs Chelle to lead Super Eagles to victory against Rwanda

2026WCQ: Chelle calls for patience after disappointing Super Eagles draw with Zimbabwe

by Kunle Fayiga

26 March 2025

Eric Chelle has called for patience after the Super Eagles' disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday evening, Afrosport reports. The result left the three-time African champions in fourth place in Group C, six points behind leaders South Africa. It has made the task of qualifying for next year’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico more difficult,...

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles fumble as Zimbabwe secure late draw in Uyo

by Kunle Fayiga

26 March 2025

The Super Eagles suffered a setback in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after playing a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday evening, Afrosport reports. The West African giants recorded a 2-0 win over Rwanda in their last Group C outing in Kigali and were in need of another three points. Reigning African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman...

2026WCQ: Chelle names unchanged Super Eagles XI for crunch Zimbabwe clash in Uyo

by Kunle Fayiga

25 March 2025

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named the same Super Eagles XI for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Afrosport reports. The Malian tactician started with an attacking lineup against Rwanda last Friday, which ended in a 2-0 win and is led by Victor Osimhen, who scored a brace in Kigali, and reigning African Player of the...

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Ancelotti to become first-ever foreign head coach of Brazil national team

Dorival Junior dismissed as Brazil head coach

2026WCQ: Chelle calls for patience after disappointing Super Eagles draw with Zimbabwe

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles fumble as Zimbabwe secure late draw in Uyo

2026WCQ: Chelle names unchanged Super Eagles XI for crunch Zimbabwe clash in Uyo

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