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Former Super Eagles forward, Julius Aghahowa is among those deeply disappointment after Nigeria’s 1–1 draw and 5–4 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo, ending the nation’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has broken his silence following the Super Eagles’ painful failure to qualify for a second consecutive FIFA World Cup.
Galatasaray have identified Ademola Lookman as a major attacking target and are actively assessing the possibility of bringing the Nigerian forward to Istanbul, according to multiple reports from Turkey and across Europe.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has come under fire after allegations emerged that it diverted government funds meant to pay the Super Eagles’ outstanding bonuses, forcing the team to boycott training ahead of the clash with Gabon in Morocco.
For the third time since 2006, Nigeria will watch the FIFA World Cup from afar. The Super Eagles’ painful CAF playoff final exit on penalties to DR Congo has triggered the inevitable national inquest: who is truly responsible for yet another generational failure; the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) or the players themselves?
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup aspirations alive with a nail-biting 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria following a tense 1–1 draw after extra time.
Chancel Mbemba scored the sudden death penalty to send DR Congo through to next year’s Intercontinental World Cup playoff, at the expense of Nigeria.
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen hailed his side’s resilience after scoring twice in extra time to secure a dramatic victory over Gabon.
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has shifted his focus firmly to Sunday’s playoff final against the DR Congo after an extra-time thrashing of Gabon.
Nigeria survived a late scare and produced a dramatic extra-time blitz to dismantle Gabon 4-1 in a gripping CAF World Cup 2026 qualifying playoff semi-final at Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan on Thursday evening.
