Eagles slip up in World Cup qualifying race with defeat to Cheetahs By: Lanre Tinuolaji Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes hang in the balance after a 1-2 loss to Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan on Monday. Raphael Onyedika put the Eagles in front after 28 minutes when he cleverly … Continue reading Eagles slip up in World Cup qualifying race with defeat to Cheetahs
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World Cup group is tricky, unpredictable, declares Hugo Broos
World Cup group is tricky, unpredictable, declares Hugo Broos by: Lanre Tinuolaji The coach of the senior national team of South African Bafana Banana, Hugo Broos has said that Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is a tricky Group, unpredictable, and should not be underrated. The group comprises Lesotho, Rwanda, Benin, South Africa, … Continue reading World Cup group is tricky, unpredictable, declares Hugo Broos
Eagles and Bafana stifle themselves to 1-1 draw in Uyo
Eagles and Bafana Stifle Themselves to 1-1 draw in Uyo by: Lanre Tinuolaji Nigeria and South Africa picked up a point each in their much-publicised clash in Uyo on Friday, to leave less-fancied Lesotho perched on top of Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualification series. AFCON bronze medallist South Africa drew … Continue reading Eagles and Bafana stifle themselves to 1-1 draw in Uyo