Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has departed the Super Eagles camp after reportedly picking up an injury in their 1-1 draw against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Thursday. The 26-year-old, who was replaced by OGC Nice forward Term Moffi just before the hour mark in Nigeria’s group opener in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, has reportedly suffered a groin injury. The...
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo spoke ahead of their opening two matches in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe later this week. The Turkey-based centre back has called on his teammates to approach the two matches with all seriousness, as it would help in setting the right precedent for the remainder of their qualifiers. “We are looking forward to...
Ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Bendel Insurance goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has been called up to join the team, replacing Udinese shot-stopper Maduka Okoye. Okoye, who recently got recalled into the Super Eagles setup, has pulled out of the nation’s first Group C games, leading to Obasogie getting his maiden call-up. Quick update from the camp...
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro released his 23-man list of invited players on Thursday ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The Portuguese manager called up Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye in place of Israeli-based Adebayo Adeleye, along with regulars like Kenneth Omeruo, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Taiwo Awoniyi. Our roster for #Lesotho & #Zimbabwe WCQ#soarsupereagles #letsdoitagain...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Lesotho has been moved by a day earlier than the former date. The Super Eagles were supposed to face Lesotho initially on Friday, November 17, but will now take on the Crocodiles on Thursday, November 16. The change in date was revealed on the team’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday. Quick update#soarsupereagles #letsdoitagain pic.twitter.com/Uigi0T1JsI...
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