FIFA Confirms DR Congo for Intercontinental Playoffs as Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Fade
FIFA has officially confirmed the six nations that will compete in the intercontinental playoffs for…
Iran’s World Cup Status Uncertain Amid Conflict: Could It Affect Nigeria?
Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been thrown into doubt following escalating military conflict involving the United States and Israel, creating uncertainty within global football governance and prompting speculation in Nigeria about potential downstream effects. The crisis…
Falconets Land in Senegal for Crucial U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier
Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have arrived in Senegal ahead of their decisive third-round, second-leg fixture in the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Holding a slim 1–0 first-leg advantage from Abeokuta, the Falconets now face the…
Alex Iwobi: World Cup Dream Still Alive, Even Bigger Than AFCON for Many Eagles
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that Nigeria’s squad remains hopeful about qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that for many players, reaching football’s biggest stage outweighs even winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking amid…
