Tag: 2026 World Cup

World Cup Hope: How Play-offs Offer the Super Eagles a Path to Qualification

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With a hat-trick from Victor Osimhen and a late goal from Frank Onyeka to secure a play-off position, Nigeria defeated Benin 4-0 in Uyo, preserving their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. OLAMIDE ABE examines how the Super Eagles can secure their spot at the North American global showcase in this explainer. Nigeria’s path to the playoff Nigeria’s hopes of automatic qualification also hinged on the result of the match between South Africa and Rwanda in Mbombela. The Super Eagles needed Bafana Bafana to drop points, but Hugo…

2026 WCQ: Live updates – Nigeria 4-0 Benin Republic

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At Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic will square off in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The Eagles confirmed four changes from their previous victory over Lesotho in a post on Super Eagles X’s handle on Tuesday. Wilfred Ndidi was designated captain for the match. The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that Victor Osimhen will join Akor Adams in attack, and Moses Simon will make his 85th appearance for his country. We made four adjustments after defeating Lesotho. Tonight,…

Tunisia seal qualification for 2026 World Cup

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Tunisia defeated Equatorial Guinea 1-0 on Monday, earning them a spot in the 2026 World Cup in North America thanks to a goal from Mohamed Ben Romdhane in extra time. Tunisia’s victory gave them an insurmountable lead in Group H and made them the second African country to qualify for the tournament, following Morocco. With one game remaining, Namibia is in second position with 22 points after eight games, but they are unable to match the Carthage Eagles’ total. After being set up by Firas Chaouat, midfielder Ben Romdhane of…