Nigeria, Victor Osimhen and World Cup

Victor Osimhen reveals why Nigeria must qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Victor Osimhen has opened up on why the Super Eagles of Nigeria must qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of the games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Nigeria 'desperate' to reach 2026 World Cup - Osimhen
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is "desperate" to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a "heartbreaking" failure to reach the last finals in Qatar.
Lookman and Osimhen headline Nigeria's final squad for World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria has named their final squad for this month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, with Atalanta's Ademola Lookman and Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen making the cut.
Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Threatened As Opponents Name Serie A & EPL Stars for World Cup Qualifiers
Zimbabwe has named a strong 23-man squad featuring Premier League and Serie A stars for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria.
Osimhen hopes Lookman and ‘talented generation’ help Nigeria to 2026 World Cup
Victor Osimhen believes that the Nigeria national team have to ‘correct’ their mistakes and qualify for the 2026 World Cup after the disappointment of missing out on Qatar 2022, and hopes that
Super Eagles keen to qualify for 2026 World Cup — Osimhen
Victor Osimhen has said the Super Eagles are determined to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eric Chelle’s side are yet to secure a win in the qualifying series with three draws and one defeat from their opening four games.
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Nigeria announce squad for March international break; Victor Boniface included
For the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda & Zimbabwe, Nigeria's manager Eric Sekou Chelle has named a ...
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Pinnick expresses fulfillment despite losing FIFA Council seat
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, is relishing his ascendancy in football administration from Delta State, Nigeria, to the global scene, despite losing his seat on ...
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Nigeria: Pinnick Loses FIFA Seat As CAF Elections Reshape African Football Leadership
Nigeria's Amaju Melvin Pinnick has narrowly lost his bid to retain a seat on the FIFA Council, falling short by just one vote in the election held during the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress in Cairo, ...
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World Cup Qualifiers: Zimbabwe coach names squad for Nigeria, Benin crackers
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has named his squad for the Warriors' 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic ...
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Lookman, Osimhen lead the race as Nigeria Pitch Awards hold 25 March in Uyo
Mr Philips expressed his appreciation to the President and leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation for their unwavering ...
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Ex-NFF President Pinnick loses FIFA council seat
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick, has failed to retain his FIFA Council seat. The poll ...
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Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen determined to avoid another setback with Super Eagles
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is determined to help the Super Eagles avoid another setback in their quest to qualify for the ...
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How President Bola Tinubu Supported Amaju Pinnick’s Failed Reelection Bid Into FIFA
Amaju Pinnick lost his FIFA Council seat despite President Tinubu's support due to fierce competition and the voting dynamics ...