Author: Nurudeen Obalola
By Korede James Players and officials of the Super Eagles have arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. The Warriors of Zimbabwe are also in the Akwa Ibom State capital for the fixture, having flown in from South Africa, where they were held to a 2-2 draw by Benin Repubic on Friday. Both delegations arrived at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo on Saturday, with Zimbabwe connecting from Lagos, where they had first landed. The Super Eagles will lodge at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ikpene, about 30 kilometres…
By Korede James Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has rated his colleagues Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman highly after the two played major roles in Friday’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali. Atalanta forward Lookman assisted the first of Galatasaray striker Osimhen’s two goals as the Super Eagles secured their first victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series at the Amahoro Stadium. “Victor Osimhen is a fantastic player I think he’s among the world’s best together with Ademola Lookman, Africa’s best player, but I don’t want to single out anyone,” Troost-Ekong said in the post-match press conference. “Today’s…
By Korede James Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has praised his team’s performance in the 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali on Friday. Chelle got his reign as new Super Eagles coach off to a winning start as Victor Osimhen scored both goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at a packed Amahoro Stadium. It was the first victory in the World Cup qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations runners-up, who had drawn three of their previous four matches. “It was a difficult game, Rwanda has a great team. I am proud of my players’ performance,”…
‘Big’ George Foreman, one of the most influential and recognizable boxers of all time, died on Friday night, his family announced on his social media account. He was 76. Foreman, who captured an Olympic gold medal in 1968, was a two-time heavyweight champion and Hall of Fame boxer. He’s perhaps best known for the historic Rumble in the Jungle bout with Muhammad Ali in 1974 in Zaire, a fight Foreman lost in an upset via an eighth-round knockout. It’s arguably the most famous fight of all time, and the “When We Were Kings” film that chronicled the fight won an…
By Nurudeen Obalola Victor Osimhen struck twice on Friday in Kigali to steer the Super Eagles to their first win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a 2-0 victory over Rwanda. In the process, Osimhen moved to second place in Nigeria’s all-time leading scorers list behind Rashidi Yekini, surpassing the legendary Segun Odegbami. The Galatasaray striker has now scored 25 goals in 37 Super Eagles appearances, behind Yekini’s 37 goals in 58 games. Odegbami netted 23 goals in 46 matches for the Nigerian national team. Osimhen, making his first appearance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, set off the…
By Korede James A young female Galatasaray fan is in Kigali to show support to Victor Osimhen ahead of today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and Rwanda. In a short video posted by Pooja Media, the fan is seen with a Galatasaray jersey with Osimhen’s name and his number 45 on it. When asked why she is in Kigali, the fan said: “Because I’m a Galatasaray fan and we like Osimhen and I want to take a photo.” Osimhen is expected to make his first appearance in the World Cup qualifiers in the key clash against…
By Korede James Amavubi of Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana has said there is no cause for concern facing the the forward line of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Super Eagles boast some of the best forwards in Africa who are doing well for their clubs in Europe, with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Ademola Lookman and Tolu Arokodare having impressive seasons. However, since the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the Super Eagles have only managed four goals in four matches, three of them scored by midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Rachael Onyedika, and defender Semi…
By Korede James Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has said the team’s plan in Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda is to take control of the game. “The team is looking forward to Friday’s game, looking to go out there and to work hard and impose ourselves on the game,” the reigning African Player of the Year said in an interview on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) media team. The Amavubi are surprise leaders of African qualifying Group C group with seven points, four ahead of the Super Eagles who are fifth. “Rwanda is a good team, we…
By Korede James The Cheetahs of Benin Republic have temporarily taken the lead in the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s group in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers after drawing 2-2 with Zimbabwe in Durban, South Africa on Thursday. The Warriors had to come from 2-0 down to force a 2-2 draw as Benin Republic rose to the summit on eight points, one more than second-place Rwanda, while Zimbabwe remain bottom with four points. Steve Mounie gave Benin the lead on 12 minutes before Dokou Dodo made it 2-0 in the 35th minute. Marshall Munetsi pulled a goal back for…
Amavubi of Rwanda midfielder Samuel Gueulette has said a draw would not be a bad result against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kigali. The Super Eagles will go into the crucial fixture against Group C leaders Rwanda looking for their first win of the qualifying campaign, having drawn three of their first four matches. Also, they would be eyeing a first-ever win away to Rwanda after three previous visits ended in draws. Gueulette, who plays for Belgium second division side La Louvière, anticipates a tough contest for his team against the three-time African…