Super Eagles v Bafana Bafana: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, key players, kickoff time
Published: June 06, 2024
The Super Eagles will face South Africa on matchday 3 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign on Friday night. Nigeria are still waiting for their first victory of the qualification series having drawn their first two games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe respectively. On the other hand, the Bafana Bafana ...
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos on Victor Osimhen's absence: 'That's Finidi's problem'
Published: June 06, 2024
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has insisted that he is not worried about Victor Osimhen's absence for the matchday three 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday evening. Osimhen was initially named among the twenty-three players summoned for the Super Eagles' double-h...
'Everyone's dream position' - Super Eagles CB Ajayi reveals he was a striker and playmaker back in the day
Published: June 06, 2024
Super Eagles center back Semi Ajayi has revealed that he was a striker and playmaker during the early stage of his career. The English-born defender started his career with Charlton Athletic but didn't make any first team appearance for them before he caught the eye of Arsenal in 2013. He joined the Gunners o...
Confirmed team news: Boost for Nigeria as Chukwueze, Awaziem given green light to face Bafana Bafana 
Published: June 06, 2024
The Super Eagles have been handed a double boost before their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa's Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday evening. AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze and Porto-reared centre-back Chidozie Awaziem have received the medical green ligh...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles' three must-watch players in showdown against Bafana Bafana
Published: June 06, 2024
The Super Eagles are gearing up for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa's Bafana Bafana on Friday, and the squad boasts a fearsome trio ready to light up the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.  The stakes are high, with Nigeria looking to secure a crucial victory to boost th...
Calvin Bassey plays down concerns about late arrivals in camp affecting performance of Super Eagles
Published: June 06, 2024
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has voiced his frustration after arriving late to camp for the crucial clash against South Africa in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier. The Nigerian squad commenced preparations on June 1 for the upcoming match, but Bassey, along with other players, found themselves stranded due ...
Nwabali namechecks Man Utd, Real Madrid as he discusses Chippa United future; speaks on WCQs 
Published: June 06, 2024
Stanley Nwabali namechecked two European powerhouses Manchester United and Real Madrid as he provided an update on his future at South African DStv Premiership side Chippa United.  The Super Eagles goalkeeper suggested that there is nothing concrete at the moment amid speculation linking him with possible moves t...
Osayi-Samuel shares what revenge-seeking South Africa coach said in video, hails Finidi for people skills 
Published: June 06, 2024
Bright Osayi-Samuel has insisted that South Africa are gunning for revenge on Friday when they take on the Super Eagles in a  2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. To buttress his statement that Bafana Bafana have a score to settle with the Super Eagles, the Fenerbahce f...
'They gave us a tough game in AFCON' - Super Eagles CB Ajayi expects Bafana Bafana to put up a fight 
Published: June 06, 2024
West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi was one of the five Super Eagles players who were airlifted to Uyo via a private jet arranged by the Nigeria Football Federation due to a strike by the Labour Union on Monday, June 3. Ajayi has underlined that the Super Eagles will not underestimate South Africa in a 2026 World ...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Bafana Bafana stranded in Port Harcourt due to Uyo Airport closed 
Published: June 05, 2024
Bafana Bafana's players and officials have arrived in Nigeria ahead of their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualification game against the Super Eagles on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.  As published on their official X account, they arrived at the Port Harcourt Airport on Wednesday night...
Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi name the fastest and strongest players in Super Eagles squad 
Published: June 05, 2024
As the anticipation mounts for the upcoming clash against South Africa, Super Eagles strikers Victor Boniface and Terem Moffi have provided an inside look into the squad dynamics, specifically highlighting the fastest and strongest players. Scheduled to face off against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on June 7 at...
Ndidi v Mokoena: The battle of midfield generals that could decide Super Eagles WCQ against Bafana Bafana
Published: June 05, 2024
The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria is set to host a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and South Africa's Bafana Bafana. The match promises to be an intense battle, with both teams eager to secure a victory that could shape their qualifying campaig...
'It affects the training' -  Iheanacho, Ndidi deliver brutal verdict on missing Super Eagles players
Published: June 05, 2024
Leicester City duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi have raised concerns about the invited players yet to report for international duty in Uyo ahead of the Super Eagles' crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa.  Super Eagles coach Finidi George has not been able to work with the full com...
'They are on their way' - Finidi assures Iwobi, Lookman, Okoye will report for duty before Bafana Bafana clash 
Published: June 05, 2024
Nigeria coach Finidi George has assured that Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi and Maduka Okoye will report for international duty before Friday's showdown against Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Five players Paul Onuachu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, Frank Onyeka and Semi Aja...
Snapped: Iwobi, Lookman report for Super Eagles duty Wednesday, spotted at London airport 
Published: June 05, 2024
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman should report for international duty in Uyo on Wednesday, all things being equal.  As at the time of this report, the Nigeria internationals were still at the airport in London (as pictured) waiting to board their flight to Nigeria.  According to...