Year: 2025

Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C with seven points after six matches, while South Africa’s Bafana Bafana lead the table with 13 points.

The 24-year-old, who currently leads the Belgian Pro League scoring charts, clarified that he never turned down Anderlecht out of pride or disrespect.

Morata has failed to hit the ground running, managing just two goals and one assist in the league.

The Super Eagles went on to defeat Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali and drew 1-1 with Zimbabwe in Uyo during those qualifiers.

Nigeria was originally grouped with Egypt and South Africa. However, the revised draw now places them in a new-look Group B, alongside three tricky North and East African opponents.

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The 24-year-old has been a steady presence in midfield, featuring in 18 Serie A games this season, scoring three goals and providing one assist in just over 800 minutes of action.

Nigeria currently trail Group C leaders South Africa by six points, having failed to win five of
their six matches so far.

What began as a relatively balanced contest quickly turned into a rout due to Rivers’ turnovers, defensive lapses, and the Egyptians’ clinical ball movement.

The 25-year-old was involved in a heavy collision with Union goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow while chasing a loose ball midway through the first half.