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By Dayo Emmanuel Yesterday, Nigerians watched the final match of the Super Eagles with great hope and undivided attention. It was the last match day of Group C in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a must-win encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria faced their West African neighbours, the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, …

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The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo came alive on Saturday, September 6, when Nigeria edged Rwanda 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, a result that keeps the Super Eagles’ qualification hopes very much alive. The match began with Nigeria dominating possession, yet Rwanda’s disciplined and compact setup frustrated the home side’s attempts to carve clear-cut chances. Victor …

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Peter Rufai, one of Nigeria’s most iconic goalkeepers, has reportedly passed away at the age of 61. According to BSNSports.com.ng, the former Super Eagles shot-stopper died on the morning of Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a prolonged illness that had kept him away from the public eye. While the family is yet to make an official announcement, a senior Lagos …

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Ahead of the second leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their Libyan counterparts scheduled for Tuesday 15th October in Libya, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the withdrawal of the Super Eagles from the AFCON qualifier against the north Africans. The NFF decided after the team endured a frustrating 12-hour …

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 in penalties to reach the African Cup of Nations finals.

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In a thrilling showdown between two continental powerhouses, Nigeria emerged victorious against Cameroon, securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) where they will face Angola. The Nigerian Super Eagles displayed dominance throughout the match, clinching a hard-fought 2-0 win over the Indomitable Lions. The victory dashed the AFCON aspirations of a resilient Cameroonian side, …

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In a decisive match, Nigeria emerged victorious against Guinea-Bissau, clinching a 1-0 win and securing a spot in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The critical moment came in the first half, as Opa Sangante inadvertently redirected a Moses Simon cross into his own net, giving Nigeria the lead nine minutes before halftime. Despite both teams …

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Super Eagles thrashed Lesotho 3-0 in their final Group L match in the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos State on Tuesday.

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles retained their spot as the world’s 31st team in the World Football Ranking for the month of December.

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President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote on Wednesday redeemed his financial pledge to the Super Eagles in his Ikoyi office in Lagos.

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