Former Nigeria captain, Christian ‘Chairman’ Chukwu, has exclusively outlined to Completesports.com the key factors that will boost the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Christian ‘Chairman’ Chukwu Chukwu, 74, emphasised that determination, self-belief, and crucial victories against Rwanda in Kigali on 21 March and Zimbabwe on 25 March will put the three-time … Read more
Super Eagles’ head coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his final list of 23 players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda … Read more
Warriors of Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has said nothing has been decided in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying group. The Warriors are bottom in Group C in the qualifiers, recording just two points after four games. Now they need to turn things around when they host Benin at Moses Mabhida in Durban on … Read more
Ahead of this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to ensure the Super Eagles secure one of Africa’s qualification slots, Completesports.com reports. The Super Eagles, with three draws and one loss so far, sit precariously in fifth place in … Read more
Remo Stars goalkeeper Serges Obassa has been named in Benin Republic’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and South Africa. Head coach Gernot Rohr named a 25-man squad for both games on Monday. Obassa was handed his maiden invitation for the Cheetahs 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and … Read more
Former Super Eagles forward Obafemi Martins has backed Nigeria’s senior national team to overcome their slow start and secure one of Africa’s qualification spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Completesports.com reports. Martins, who was in Abuja as a guest of the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola … Read more
Eric Sekou Chelle will hold his first training session as Nigeria’s senior national team Head Coach in Kigali, where the Super Eagles will camp and prepare for their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against hosts Rwanda on March 21, 2025, Completesports.com reports. The Franco-Malian, contracted to lead the Eagles’ charge for a ticket to the … Read more
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has admitted that the Super Eagles always find it difficult to beat Rwanda away. Udeze said this as the Super Eagles get set to face Rwanda in continuation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Rwanda, who are top in Group C, will host the 2023 AFCON runners-up on March … Read more
Former Deputy Governor of Edo State and Chairman of Bendel Insurance FC, Phillip Shaibu, has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles have what it takes to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their current precarious fifth-place position in the African qualifying Group C, Completesports.com reports. Comrade Philip Shaibu The Super Eagles currently sit … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has embarked on an important European tour aimed at establishing connections with key players, including Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Moses Simon, as he prepares for his inaugural match in charge of the national team. The visit is particularly timely, as the Super Eagles are gearing up for crucial … Read more