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I am writing the first part of this article one and a half hours before Nigeria takes on Gabon in a make-or-break football encounter that will determine the fate of the Super Eagles in their quest to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is the first in a series of 3 huge ‘mountains’ that [...] The post Romancing Crisis, Succeeding With Difficulty, Marching On With Hope – The Story Of The Super Eagles! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has said Wilfred Ndidi will surely be missed in Sunday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs final with DR Congo but assured there are capable replacements for him. Ndidi received an early yellow card in the 4-1 semi-final win against Gabon which automatically ruled him out of the fixture with DR [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: We’ll Definitely Going To Miss Ndidi –Awaziem appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles of Nigeria AFCON 2025 Group C opponents Tunisia and Uganda recorded wins in their respective international friendly matches on Friday. While Tunisia overcame 10-man Jordan 3-2, Uganda edged out Chad 2-1. The group’s other team Tanzania will be in action on Saturday when they will face Kuwait also in a friendly encounter. Also [...] The post Friendly: Super Eagles AFCON Group Foes Tunisia, Uganda Secure Wins appeared first on Complete Sports.

Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre believes they have what it takes to beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Leopards will face Nigeria in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Sunday. Desabre’s side stunned the Indomitable Lions of [...] The post 2026 WCQ: Congo Will Fight To Beat Super Eagles — Desabre appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Victor Osimhen scored an extra-time brace and Chidera Ejuke added a goal to give Nigeria a 4-1 win over Gabon in the CAF World Cup playoff semifinals in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday. Nigeria, who finished in second place in their group during CAF qualifying and were forced into the playoff route to reach the World [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 28 – Nigeria VS Gabon Review appeared first on Complete Sports.

Flamingos captain Shakirat Moshood is among the final three nominees for the 2025 CAF Young Player of the Year (Women) award, reports Completesports.com. Moha El Madani of Morocco and Senegal’s Adji Ndiye are the other players in contention for the award. Moshood starred for the Flamingos at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Bankole [...] The post CAF Awards 2025: Flamingos’ Moshood, Super Falcons Make Final Shortlist appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen hailed his side’s resilience after scoring twice in extra time to secure a dramatic victory over Gabon. The win propelled Nigeria into Sunday’s World Cup playoffs final against the DR Congo. Osimhen insists that the team’s unity and hunger would drive them toward qualifying for the global showpiece. Speaking post-match, [...] The post Osimhen Lauds Super Eagles Mentality After Extra-Time Brace appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles AFCON 2025 group opponent Tanzania will take on Kuwait in an international friendly match on Saturday, November, 15. The friendly match is part of Tanzania ‘s preparation for next month’s AFCON in Morocco. Tanzania will open their campaign at the tournament against the Super Eagles on December 23. After their opening fixture [...] The post Super Eagles AFCON 2025 Group Opponent Tanzania To Face Kuwait In Friendly Match appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Panthers of Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has reflected on his team’s defeat to the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Mouyouma’s side fell 4-1 to the Super Eagles in their 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs semi-final fixture at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Thursday night. Mario Lemina cancelled out Jerome Akor’s [...] The post ‘We’re Not Good Enough’ Mouyouma Disappointed With Gabon’s Loss To Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.

Legendary Nigeria footballer Sunday Oliseh has described exciting young defender Benjamin Fredrick as the most influential Super Eagles player against Gabon. Frederick continued his impressive performance for the Super Eagles as he played a key role in their 4-1 win against Gabon in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs on Thursday. [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Fredrick Was Super Eagles Most Influencial Player Against Gabon –Oliseh appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has lauded the Super Eagles for the win over Panthers of Gabon. The Super Eagles thrashed Gabon 4-1 in Rabat on Thursday to reach the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Eric Chelle’s side got their goals through Victor Osimhen (brace), Jerome Adams Akor, [...] The post ‘They Made Nigeria Proud’ — Gusau Reacts To Super Eagles’ Win Over Gabon appeared first on Complete Sports.

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. He emphasized improvements in the team’s overall play and a growing new identity built on fighting spirit. The Malian tactician made his remarks following a hard-fought 4–1 victory over Gabon [...] The post Chelle Eyes DR Congo Test After Super Eagles Extra-Time Masterclass appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said his players must improve on their performance when they face Democratic Republic of Congo, reports Completesports.com. Nigeria will do battle with the Leopards in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Sunday. The three-time [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Chelle Reveals What Super Eagles Must Do To Beat Congo appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Thursday the club is planning to erect a statue of Lionel Messi outside the newly renovated Camp Nou, as the Catalan side prepare to honour their record scorer after his emotional visit to the stadium. Messi, 38, returned to Barcelona on Sunday to tour the revamped ground for the [...] The post Barcelona Plan To Build Messi Statue At Camp Nou appeared first on Complete Sports.

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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. The match kicked off against a backdrop of turmoil, as Super Eagles players boycotted the training just days earlier over unpaid [...] The post Super Eagles Storm into CAF Playoff Final with 4-1 Extra-Time Rout of Gabon appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

William Troost-Ekong and Samuel Chukwueze have reacted to Victor Osimhen’s terrible miss in the Super Eagles’ 4-1 win against Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs. With the game tied at 1-1, Osimhen had a golden chance to win the game in stoppage time but fired wide with the keeper to beat. The [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Troost-Ekong, Chukwueze React To Osimhen’s Terrible Miss Vs Gabon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has dismissed talk about the team being favourites to win the Premier League title. Arsenal have entered the November international break at the top of the Premier League table, in the League Cup quarter-finals, and only second to Bayern Munich in the Champions League table on goals scored. Speaking with talkSPORT, [...] The post Saka Dismisses Early Premier League Title Talk appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen has revealed he apologised to his Super Eagles teammates after missing a sitter in the closing stages of Nigeria’s clash with Gabon, reports Coompletesports.com. The Galatasaray striker came face-to-face with the Gabon goalkeeper in stoppage-time but directed his shot off target. Osimhen later scored twice in extra time to help the Super Eagles [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Osimhen Reflects On Missed Chances Vs Gabon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria will be without Wilfred Ndidi in Sunday’s clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo, reports Completesports.com. The Super Eagles defeated Panthers of Gabon 4-1 to secure a place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Rabat on Thursday night. Ndidi was cautioned in the sixth minute of the thrilling encounter [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Ndidi Suspended For Final Showdown With Congo appeared first on Complete Sports.

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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles’ impressive display following their 4-1 win over Gabon in Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff match. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, Tinubu noted that football remains one of Nigeria’s strongest symbols of unity and shared [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: ‘Super Eagles, Keep Soaring’ –Tinubu Reacts After Nigeria’s Win Vs Gabon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has praised the performance of the Super Eagles in their 4-1 thrashing of Gabon in Thursday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs. The match ended 1–1 after 90 minutes, forcing extra time, where Chidera Ejuke and Victor Osimhen struck in quick succession to give the Super Eagles control of the tie. [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Adepoju Hails Eagles Victory Vs. Gabon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Jamie O’Hara believes Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly would walk straight into Liverpool’s starting lineup if a transfer materialised in the upcoming January window. The 19-year-old midfielder has struggled for minutes this season, playing only 87 minutes in the Premier League and failing to start a single top-flight match. His limited game time has cost him […] The post Jamie O’Hara Says Arsenal’s Lewis-Skelly Would Start for Liverpool Amid Transfer Interest appeared first on Gooner Daily.

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Eric Chelle has said it was passion that drove his Super Eagles players in their dominant 4-1 win against Gabon, in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs on Thursday. Victor Osimhen netted a brace while Akor Adams and substitute Childera Ejuke were also on target as the Super Eagles outclassed their [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Chelle Reveals Secret To Super Eagles’ 4-1 Win Against Gabon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Following the Super Eagles 4-1 thrashing of Gabon in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Thursday night, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players… Stanley Nwabali 6/10 The Chippa United goalkeeper conceded once in the game. He was lucky [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Super Eagles’ Rating Player-By-Player In Win Over Gabon appeared first on Complete Sports.

A stoppage time goal by Chancel Mbemba saw DR Congo edge out Cameroon 1-0 in the second semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs on Thursday. The win means DR Congo will now face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the playoffs final on Sunday. The winner between DR Congo and Nigeria will qualify for [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: DR Congo Secure Dramatic Win Against Cameroon, Set Up Final Clash With Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.