2026 WCQ: Olaitan rues Benin Republic’s heavy defeat to Super Eagles

Benin Republic midfielder, Junior Olaitan cannot hide his disappointment following the team’s failure to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Cheetahs went down 4-0 to the Super Eagles in their final group game at the...

2026 WCQ: ‘We’re disappointed’ – Rohr on Benin’s defeat to Super Eagles

Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has expressed disappointment following his team’s loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Cheetahs were thrashed 4-0 by their neighbours at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo...

Nigeria vs Benin 2026 WCQ: What NFF boss told Osimhen at half-time

Super Eagles insider, Colin Udoh, has revealed that goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and several teammates appeared unaware that Nigeria needed more than three goals to secure a place in the 2026 World Cup playoffs during their match against Benin...

We’re Building Roads That’ll Last A Century – Minister

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is not just constructing roads, rather, it is building road infrastructure designed to last a century. Mr Umahi stated this on Wednesday, while speaking with...

Éric Chelle Praises Osimhen After Super Eagles’ 4-0 Rout of Benin

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has hailed Victor Osimhen as the best striker in the world following Nigeria’s resounding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Galatasaray forward was the star of the show,...

Tinubu Urges Super Eagles To Seal World Cup Spot After 4-0 Win Over Benin Republic

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Super Eagles to go all the way and book their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their 4-0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday night in Uyo. The President, in a congratulatory message, praised the...

“You are back”: FIFA President sends message to South Africa after Bafana’s World Cup qualification

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a message to South Africa, congratulating Bafana Bafana on their return to the FIFA World Cup Bafana Bafana delivered a commanding performance against Rwanda, winning 3-0 and demonstrating flair This...

Seadogs offers free treatment to Akwa Ibom residents

The National Association of Seadogs has offered free medical treatment to residents of Afaha Atai community in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The association also rehabilitated an abandoned solar-powered borehole in the...

2026 W’Cup: Keep Hope Alive — Tinubu Applauds Super Eagles’ Win Over Benin Republic

October 15, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Super Eagles following their emphatic 4–0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, assuring the team of his administration’s continued support as they push toward qualification...

Nigeria Deserves A Place In 2026 Fifa World Cup— President Tinubu Tells Super Ea

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic, commending the team for keeping Nigeria’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a...

FG pledges timely completion of Lagos–Sagamu–Benin expressway

The Federal Government has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work going on along the Lagos–Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Benin Expressway as well as the Lagos–Ibadan reconstruction project, describing it as a model of the new standard for...

2026 WCQ: How Super Eagles Rated In Big Win Over Benin Republic

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 4-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday 10 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday night. Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance...

EXCLUSIVE: 2026 WCQ – Super Eagles Can Qualify For World Cup If They Sustain ‘Benin-Killer’ Form – Iroha

Former Nigeria international defender Benedict Iroha believes the Super Eagles stand a bright chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals scheduled for Mexico, the United States, and Canada, if they sustain the form and performance...

'I saw Nwabali wasting time' - Insider reveals what NFF boss told Osimhen at half-time v Benin

The Super Eagles booked their place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers playoffs after a commanding 4-0 victory over Gernot Rohr's Benin in Uyo on Tuesday evening. The result was enough to keep the three-time African champions' World Cup dream...

Customs Seizes ₦80.4 Million Worth of Smuggled Fuel Bound for Benin Republic

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted petroleum products worth ₦80.4 million being smuggled across the border into the Republic of Benin. The interception, made by officers of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, underscores the...

Osimhen is ‘best striker in the world,’ Coach Chelle says after Benin victory

The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has commended his players for their superlative performance in the last World Cup qualifying match against the Cheetahs of Benin, which they won 4-0. The match played at the Godswill Akpabio International...

Nigeria 4-0 Benin Republic: Five talking points from Super Eagles’ statement win into Playoffs

On a warm Tuesday evening at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, the Nigeria national football team delivered their most complete performance of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: a ruthless 4–0 demolition of the Benin national football...

I’m happy for my players - Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle praises his team after 4–0 win over Benin Republic

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle expressed great admiration for his players after their commanding 4–0 victory over the Benin Republic that sealed the Super Eagles’ place in the CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after the...

Super Eagles victory over Benin sparks 2026 World Cup hope – Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has lauded his squad for a dominant performance against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, after a stunning 4-0 victory in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International...

WANGUI WA GORO, PIONEERING TRANSLATOR AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES & ADVOCATE DELIVERS THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN WRITERS’ DAY LECTURE

The South African Literary Awards (SALA) welcomes aboard the City of Joburg – through the Library and Information Services – into a partnership that includes the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) in hosting the 13th...