Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed his confidence in new boss Eric Chelle ahead of their crunch 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture against Rwanda, Afrosport reports. Chelle was appointed Super Eagles head coach in January, and Troost-Ekong, who arrived at the Super Eagles base in Kigali on Tuesday, is backing the Malian’s tactics to lead them past the Amavubi. “We have new ideas, and whenever...
Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana on Thursday said he and his teammates are unperturbed by the quality in the Super Eagles team ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying clash, Afrosport reports. Bizimana, who is expected to lead the Amavubi out at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday, is confident they can get the job done against the star-studded Super Eagles, who are looking to get their...
Dutch manager Patrick Kluivert is looking to lead Indonesia to victory against Australia in matchday seven in the Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Afrosport reports. The former Dutch forward took over the Indonesian team in January, succeeding South Korean manager Shin Tae-yong, who was in charge of the team for five years. Indonesia, third in Group C with six points, will take on Australia...
Niger Tornadoes midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha said he was shocked when he learned he was called up to the Super Eagles squad for the very first time, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old was among four players who received their maiden call ups to the national team by new coach Eric Chelle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Mustapha stated it was something...
The Super Eagles are back in action as the push for a ticket to the 2026 World Cup intensifies, with two matches in this month’s qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Nigeria, however, will first have to navigate Rwanda’s Amavubi, a side that most recently recorded a spirited 2-1 win in Uyo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers last November. Both Nigeria and Rwanda...
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