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2026 WCQ: 4 things we learnt as Super Eagles beat Lesotho 2-1

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5 months ago

October 11, 2025

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Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in their penultimate 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Friday evening.

The Super Eagles dominated the opening exchanges of the match

But they took the lead through William Troost-Ekong’s penalty, before Akor Adams netted on his debut.

Lesotho pulled one back after a defensive mix-up saw Hlompho Kalake pull one back.

What are the four things we learnt from the game in Pokolowane?

1. Nwabali is becoming too cocky: Lesotho almost snatched a draw with what was the last kick of the game, after Stanley Nwabali’s casual handling of the ball. He must have been relieved to see the ball trickle narrowly past his post. Let’s not also forget his clumsiness handed Kalake the goal on a platter. After this game, questions will need to be asked about Nwabali, especially since this is not the first time his overconfidence is costing the team.

2. Akor Adams makes a first good impression: Eric Chelle started with the duo of Victor Osimhen and Tolu Arokodare upfront, as he went in search of goals against Lesotho. But with Arokodare not impressing, Chelle introduced Adams who was making his debut. The Sevilla striker showed glimpses of his ability, before producing sublime skill to make it 2-0 off Osimhen’s pass.

3. Jury is out on Chelle: For a while now, most people have been reluctant to criticize Chelle, because they believed the Malian had not taken charge of enough games. But that excuse is no longer valid. The Super Eagles don’t look improved under Chelle. And although he cannot be blamed if the team fails to qualify, he doesn’t look like the coach to take the three-time African champions forward.

4. It’s a must-win against Benin: The last fixture in the qualifying series for Nigeria will be against Benin Republic. As it appears, this would be the match that decides a lot in Group C. If Gernot Rohr completes a vengeful double on the Super Eagles, his team automatically finishes top. A draw could also work for Benin. But a win for Chelle’s men will throw up all manner of possibilities.

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Chelsea mathematically out of title race after 3-0 defeat to Everton

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1 day ago

March 21, 2026

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Chelsea are now mathematically out of the Premier League title race.

This follows their 3-0 drubbing in the hands of Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night.

Liam Rosenior’s men came into the match with 48 points, looking to keep pace with the teams in front of them.

However, Beto opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, before adding a second after the break.

Chelsea barely threatened Everton and looked flat for most of the game, before Iliman Ndiaye added a third.

The result means the Blues cannot match the 70 points that league leaders Arsenal currently have with seven matches left.

Champions Liverpool are also on the verge of being mathematically ruled out, as they have 49 points.

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Super Eagles player bounced me from Iheanacho’s room — Osimhen

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2 days ago

March 21, 2026

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Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed that a senior member of the Super Eagles squad in 2017 sent him away from a hotel room during his first call-up to the national team.

According to the 27-year-old, it was Kelechi Iheanacho who intervened and welcomed him inside.

Osimhen revealed this while appearing on a Twitch livestream with comedian, Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday.

He said: “When I came, I met Iheanacho. And I told him, ‘ah, see me, I’m gonna carry your boots.’ So he said I should come to his room so, he gave me his room number.

“So, as I got to his room — I don’t just want to mention the name — he had a roommate. So, as I knocked on the door, the roommate opened the door. So, he like bounced me out of the room.”

Osimhen refused to reveal the identity of the player who sent him away.

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AFCON 2025; Drama as Senegal Reportedly Relocates Trophy To Military Base After CAF Decision (Video)

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3 days ago

March 20, 2026

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Drama as Senegal reportedly relocates AFCON trophy to military base after Confederation of African Football (CAF) viral decision.

‎It would be recalled that CAF stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco instead.

This decision came after Morocco appealed the result of the January 18 final, where Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.

‎ According to the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal had forfeited the match due to their players walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations.

The controversy surrounds the AFCON final, where Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco.

In a clip circulating on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), a young man with glasses is seen holding the AFCON trophy surrounded by military personnel.

The clip captures the military personnel’s excitement as they support the trophy, with an officer recording the moment.

In a recent development, Senegal has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with some officials and players expressing outrage and disappointment.