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'Happy to be back', beams Maduka Okoye after Udinese return

Maduka Okoye is excited to be back in action for club and country after serving a two-month suspension.

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Nigeria PFL boss positive the Super Eagles will qualify for World Cup

Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League Gbenga Elegbeleye, insists that Nigeria are still going to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nigeria Super Eagles line to face Bafana Bafana in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Eric Chelle reacts to Nigeria making CAF World Cup playoff spot

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says, while their emphatic 4-0 victory over Benin was not enough to secure direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the performance was one to remember.

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World Cup qualifiers: Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire book spots in 2026 global showpiece

Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire confirmed their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in CAF qualifying action on Tuesday night, while Nigeria, Gabon and DR Congo will battle it out in the playoffs for a spot at the global showpiece.

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle urges composure ahead of Benin decider

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says their FIFA World Cup qualifier at home against group leaders Benin will demand composure and focus from his players.

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World Cup qualifiers: Aubameyang bags four against Gambia, Ivory Coast humble Seychelles

Ivory Coast scored seven unanswered goals against Seychelles in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, while Senegal won 5-0 at South Sudan.

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