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‘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...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Olawoyin hopeful for Super Eagles debut ahead of South Africa, Benin ties

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Olawoyin hopeful for Super Eagles debut ahead of South Africa, Benin ties

Turkey-based Nigerian midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin is looking forward to making his senior team debut with the Super Eagles ahead of their upcoming African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 26-year-old, who plays in the Turkish Super Lig for Çaykur Rizespor, was called up by head coach Finidi George to replace Nathan Tella after the Bayer Leverkusen forward withdrew from the team due to family-related...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles camp bubble as Iwobi, Lookman arrive Uyo

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles camp bubble as Iwobi, Lookman arrive Uyo

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo on Wednesday, ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming matches in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following the difficulties surrounding players arrival, the two stars' arrival took the number of players in the Nigerian camp to 22, with only Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye yet to touchdown. Camp update:...