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Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON result, match stream and latest updates today

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles out to make an early statement at the Africa Cup of Nations

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William Troost-Ekong exclusive: Nigeria captain reveals why is he retiring before AFCON

Ex-Watford defender has called time on his Super Eagles career ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations

Evening Standard

Nigeria bombshell as captain William Troost-Ekong retires from internationals before AFCON

Super Eagles lose influential figure ahead of Africa Cup of Nations this month

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Nigeria left to blame ‘voodoo’ after dramatic playoff defeat by DR Congo

DR Congo won a tense penalty shootout 4-3, leading Éric Chelle, the Nigeria manager, to allege ‘maraboutage’

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria head coach accuses DR Congo of using 'voodoo' during penalty shootout defeat

Eric Chelle confronted the opposition bench as the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes ended

Evening Standard

Who Nigeria will face after World Cup play-off final defeat as next opponents revealed

Super Eagles will be back in Morocco next month following their World Cup disappointment

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Watch: Nigeria and Galatasaray dealt major injury worry as Eric Chelle explains Victor Osimhen substitution

Osimhen was replaced at half-time and watched on from the sidelines as Nigeria were beaten by DR Congo on penalties

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Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Leopards keep World Cup dream alive with dramatic penalty shoot-out win

Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (DR Congo win 4-3 on pens): Captain Chancel Mbemba was the hero again as he scored the winning penalty in the shoot-out to send the Leopards through

The Independent UK

Nigeria vs DR Congo LIVE: World Cup play-off final result, latest updates and reaction after penalty shootout

Super Eagles see World Cup dream end in dramatic fashion

Evening Standard

Is Nigeria vs DR Congo on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup play-off

Nigeria defeated Gabon while DR Congo shocked Cameroon to set up the CAF play-off final

The Independent UK

Wilfred Ndidi: Nigeria star escapes World Cup play-off final ban after suspension U-turn

Super Eagles thought they would be without a star player

Evening Standard

Nigeria: Victor Osimhen could be set for new role in World Cup play-off final amid Wilfred Ndidi ban

Eric Chelle has a big decision to make after dropping William Troost-Ekong for Nigeria’s last two games

Evening Standard

Who Nigeria will face in World Cup play-off final as opponents revealed

The Super Eagles can still reach next summer’s finals after overcoming Gabon

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Nigeria vs Gabon LIVE: World Cup play-off result, latest updates and reaction after Osimhen brace

Super Eagles overcome tough test as they continue bid to reach World Cup

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The Independent UK

Nigeria v Gabon live: Osimhen brace gives Super Eagles place in World Cup 2026 play-off final

Nigeria 4-1 Gabon: Osimhen scored either side of Chidera Ejuke to seal an extra-time win for the Super Eagles in Rabat

The Independent UK

Is Nigeria vs Gabon on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup play-off

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the decisive World Cup qualifier

Evening Standard

Nigeria players boycott training over wage dispute ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier

Some players are reportedly owed bonuses dating back as far as 2019

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'Where is Victor Osimhen?' Nigeria fans asking the same question after latest squad update

Forward was missing from most recent squad list

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Why Nigeria qualified for World Cup play-offs ahead of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso narrowly missed out on qualification after a four-star Nigeria performance

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Who Nigeria will face in World Cup play-offs as opponents revealed

The Super Eagles can still reach next summer’s finals despite being pipped by South Africa to top spot in Group C

Evening Standard

Nigeria vs Benin LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after final day drama

Top spot in Group C and automatic qualification for the World Cup is at stake this evening

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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Nigeria team plane forced to make emergency landing after windscreen cracks in mid-air

Problem occurred as the Super Eagles were travelling back from World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in South Africa

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Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Super Eagles secure massive win to keep World Cup hopes alive

The Super Eagles were far from convincing but secured an important win as rivals dropped points

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