The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

World Cup 2026: South Africa qualify as group winners as Victor Osimhen hat-trick earns Nigeria play-off spot

Super Eagles handed lifeline as Bafana Bafana punch their ticket to the 2026 World Cup

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

World Cup play-off final: How Nigeria can qualify for 2026 tournament

The Super Eagles begin journey to reach next year’s tournament with victory over Gabon

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

How to watch Nigeria vs Benin on FIFA+ — it's *FREE*

Nigeria and Benin face off at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium with both sides knowing that a win is essential for their World Cup 2026 hopes. Here's how to watch for free.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 14, 2025

Nigeria team plane forced into emergency landing after suffering damage mid-air

The men’s football team were travelling home following a victory over Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier match

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Five teams fight for final three African slots for 2026 World Cup

Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final three places from the African qualifying groups for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 14, 2025

Nigeria v Benin live: Super Eagles seal play-off spot as South Africa qualify for World Cup

Nigeria 4-0 Benin: The Super Eagles ended Benin’s hopes of a first ever World Cup but couldn’t deny South Africa from automatic qualification

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

What Nigeria and South Africa need to qualify for World Cup in exciting finale tonight

Super Eagles face a must-win match at home to Group C leaders Benin while Bafana Bafana host Rwanda on pivotal evening

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Pastures green: Cape Verde show no fear to reach World Cup for the first time

Cape Verde qualified for the football World Cup for the first time after dispatching Eswatini 3-0 on Monday night at the National Stadium in Praia.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2025

Africa imports over 70% of its medicines. Making active ingredients locally would change this

Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population.

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2025

‘A palette unlike anything in the west’: Ben Okri, Yinka Shonibare and more on how Nigerian art revived Britain’s cultural landscape

To mark a new exhibition at Tate Modern, author Ben Okri and other leading British-Nigerian cultural figures trace the impact of their heritage on their work, and consider its growing influence on the world stage

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025