Nigeria’s soccer fans have reasons for excitement as football governing body has hinted on fresh move that could land the Super Eagles 2026 World Cup ticket.
The Super Eagles have played six games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, which began in the international window of November 2023 and have picked up only seven points.
Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, who led the team to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, kicked off the campaign with two draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. …CONTINUE READING
Finidi George oversaw four games in charge of the Super Eagles, two of which came in the qualifiers. He drew 1-1 against South Africa and lost 2-1 to Benin Republic, ultimately costing him his job.
Eric Chelle instilled hope in Nigerians with a 2-0 away win against Rwanda, but it came crashing down after a late equaliser meant Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo.
The chances of Super Eagles qualification to next year’s mundial is if
FIFA is hit South Africa with a three-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player and the Nigerian team win all the remaining games.
South Africa fielded the ineligible Teboho Mokoena in their 2-0 win over Lesotho on matchday five of the qualifier, despite receiving yellow cards on matchday one and four.
According to Score Nigeria, a top official has confirmed that FIFA will slap Group C leaders Bafana Bafana with a three-point deduction as a penalty for the major gaffe.
The 2010 World Cup hosts are too of Group C with 13 points, which will reduce to 10 when their penalty takes effect, and further open the race to qualify in the group.
