A generation: These Super Eagles players may be too old for 2030 World Cup
Some of the Super Eagles’ ages by the time Nigeria could next feature at a World Cup in 2030: Osimhen […]
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Who truly cost Nigeria the World Cup? A cascade of failure
Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup was a systemic collapse, with blame shared among a tactically deficient coaching crew, underperforming players, and a corrupt and dysfunctional football administration.
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“During all the penalties, the guy from DR Congo did some voodoo.” Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle explains why tempers
Five key observations from Nigeria’s defeat to DR Congo
Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes ended in a 4–3 penalty loss to DR Congo after a 1–1 draw.
Dean Huijsen withdraws from Spain camp with muscle injury
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has left Spain’s training camp due to a muscle injury, forcing him out of the
Jude Bellingham must ‘accept’ and ‘respect’ my decisions, says Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham must accept his decisions after the midfielder expressed frustration at being substituted in the closing
Player ratings: Dimarco 6, and Esposito 6, spared in Italy’s collapse vs. Norway
Italy crumbled to a 4-1 World Cup qualifier defeat against Norway, with only Federico Dimarco and Sebastiano Esposito earning praise
DR Congo knock out Nigeria in 2026 World Cup playoff on penalties
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup ended after DR Congo beat the Super Eagles on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
Haaland’s Double Sinks Italy, Norway Tops Group
Italy stumbled into the 2026 World Cup play-offs after a 4-1 defeat to Norway at San Siro, despite Francesco Pio
Gattuso apologizes to Italy fans after Norway rout
Gennaro Gattuso apologized to Italy fans after a crushing 4-1 defeat to Norway, acknowledging the team’s tendency to “get scared”