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2026WCQ: Osimhen brace hands Chelle first Super Eagles victory

The Super Eagles recorded their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after defeating Rwanda 2-0 at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday evening, Afrosport reports. The game was the first official game for Malian coach Eric Chelle and he made his intentions clear by naming an attacking side led by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. The Galatasaray and Atalanta forwards would go...

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

2026WCQ: Eric Chelle names strong attacking Super Eagles Lineup against Rwanda

New Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong attacking lineup for the crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali, Afrosport reports. The Malian tactician has selected 2023 African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen and current recipient Ademola Lookman as the lead forwards and will be flanked by Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze respectively. The midfield is made up of Leicester...

AFCON 2023: Lookman brace helps Super Eagles sink rivals Cameroon

2026WCQ: Lookman calls for team harmony ahead of Rwanda clash

Ademola Lookman has called for team harmony to be on display when the Super Eagles take on Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Kigali on Friday, Afrosport reports. Nigeria are in dire need of three points as they currently sit second from bottom in Group C, four behind the Amavubi who are joint-top with Benin and South Africa. This has put the team...

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2026WCQ: What Super Eagles must do to beat Rwanda in Kigali

As the Super Eagles prepare to take on Rwanda in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, Nigerian football fans are eagerly anticipating a victory, particularly due to the team's slow start in the series. The three-time African champions are fifth in a six-team group, four points behind leaders Rwanda, and must win in Kigali to stand a chance of reaching the Mundial in the United...

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

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

Former Nigeria U-23 forward, Goodluck Igbokwe has expressed confidence that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will lead the team to victory in the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Portugal-based forward spoke exclusively with Afrosport and shared his thoughts as the three-time African champions get set for the crucial games on Friday and next Monday. "For the new Super Eagles...