US EditionSouth Africa/Nigeria: World Cup Qualifier - Super Eagles Arrive in Bloemfontein Ahead of Crucial Clash Against South Africa
Nigeria's Super Eagles aim to overcome a six-point deficit in Group C without injured striker Victor Osimhen, relying on newcomers Tolu Arokodare and Cyriel Dessers for goals.
- On Sunday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria landed in Bloemfontein ahead of their qualifier at the Free State Stadium, arriving on a chartered ValueJet Airline flight at 6:25 p.m. and receiving a warm welcome led by Tope Ajayi and Adeyinka Adeboye.
- With Group C finely poised, South Africa lead with 16 points after seven matches while Nigeria sit third on 10, and only group winners qualify automatically, raising stakes for this clash.
- With Victor Osimhen sidelined after an injury on Saturday, Tolu Arokodare, who had one cap before the weekend, scored the winner and displayed strong hold-up play and defensive effort.
- Eric Chelle will fine-tune tactics at the Toyota Stadium on Monday at 6 p.m., aiming for a 1-0 win and improved finishing, while Samson Siasia urged utilising Ademola Lookman's set-pieces and Stanley Nwabali's form.
- A win in Bloemfontein would revive Nigeria's qualification hopes and build on their 1-0 victory over Rwanda, recalling their last competitive win there in 2019.
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South Africa/Nigeria: World Cup Qualifier - Super Eagles Arrive in Bloemfontein Ahead of Crucial Clash Against South Africa
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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Eagles land in Bloemfontein to delightful welcome – The NFF Official Website
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Tope Ajayi and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles […]
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