Football
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles eye top spot in Group C ahead of South Africa clash
Nigeria will go top of Group C in their 2026 World Cup qualifying series with a win over South Africa on Friday night.
The Super Eagles, who were absent at the 2022 edition in Qatar, have recorded two draws in their first two fixtures.
Ahead of the clash with Bafana Bafana, the three-time African champions are sitting in fourth position.
READ ALSO: Super Eagles debut new kits against South Africa
This follows Benin Republic’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda on Thursday.
Rwanda’s failure to get something out of the game is, however, a blessing in disguise for the Eagles, who must beat South Africa to take full advantage of the result.
A win for Nigeria against Hugo Broos’ men will take them to the top of the table with five points, one ahead of Rwanda, who have been at the top with four points since beating South Africa in their second game of the series.
After facing Bafana Bafana today, Finidi George’s men have another tricky test against Benin Republic on Monday while South Africa will play Zimbabwe.
-
Business6 days agoCBN targets $12bn annual Diaspora inflows to boost FX liquidity
-
Business6 days agoSEC launches nationwide campaign to help investors recover unclaimed dividends
-
Business4 days agoNigerian AI researcher champions ethical artificial intelligence at COPA AI 2026 summit in Wales
-
Latest1 week agoKwankwaso calls for renewed North–South-East Political alliance ahead of 2027
-
Business6 days agoCBN launches real-time FX tracker for BDCs, tightens oversight of FX market
-
Business5 days agoFood prices now biggest threat to inflation, beyond CBN’s reach – Analysts
-
Football4 days agoMessi calls Lamine Yamal World Cup final clash ‘Crazy’ after viral baby photo resurfaces
-
Politics1 week agoAppeal Court reserves judgment in case seeking deregistration of ADC, four other political parties