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Nigeria
Nigeria, an African country located on the Gulf of Guinea, has a vast number of reserves and natural sites. Conservation areas such as the Cross River and Yankari national parks feature waterfalls, dense tropical forests, savannas, and habitats that are home to rare primates. One of the most notable sites is Zuma Rock, a 725 m high monolith at the exit of the capital, Abuja. It is depicted on the country's currency.
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Nigeria: Victor Ikpeba urges the Super Eagles to seize their “second chance” for the 2026 World Cup
Former Nigerian star Victor Ikpeba is urging the Super Eagles not to let their final chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup slip by. Former Nigerian international… -
Security: Nigeria denies an attempted coup after the arrest of 16 officers
Nigerian authorities officially responded on Saturday, 18 October 2025, to rumors of a plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Ministry of Defence described press articles referring… -
2026 Women’s AFCON (Q): Benin vs Nigeria, Senegal vs Côte d’Ivoire — 2nd round schedule
Here is the full schedule of matches for the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The winners from this round will qualify for… -
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U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria loses opening match to Canada
Nigeria missed its U-17 Women’s World Cup opener, losing 4-1 to Canada despite many missed opportunities. Nigeria failed to get off to a good start at the 2025… -
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Tiwa Savage: “I could be a second wife”
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage spoke candidly about her view of marriage, admitting she would be willing to become a second wife if love came along. Nigerian star Tiwa… -
Gayton McKenzie wants Nigeria to miss the 2026 World Cup, and the issue is causing controversy
The South African Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, sparked a heated controversy by saying he did not want Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The South… -
AFCON 2025 : Uganda is already warning Nigeria and Tunisia
Ugandan captain Khalid Aucho shows his confidence ahead of AFCON 2025, despite a tough group that includes Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania. Uganda’s national team captain, Khalid Aucho, has… -
Zico calls Jay-Jay Okocha the greatest African footballer of all time
Brazilian legend Zico has named former Nigerian captain Jay-Jay Okocha as the greatest African footballer of all time, praising his exceptional talent and creativity. Brazilian legend Zico has… -
2026 Women’s AFCON qualifiers: Benin’s squad for the clash against Nigeria
Benin has unveiled the list of 24 Amazons called up to face Nigeria in the second round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): the playoff matchups
At the end of the final qualifying matchday, Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria and DR Congo secured their places in the 2026 World Cup playoffs, scheduled for November in Morocco.… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): South Africa qualified, Nigeria in the play-offs and Benin eliminated
South Africa has secured its ticket to the final stage of the 2026 World Cup after a victory over Rwanda on Tuesday. Nigeria, meanwhile, qualified for the playoffs… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Nigeria vs Benin — official lineups
Nigeria hosts Benin this Tuesday from 5:00 PM, as part of the 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The starting elevens for both sides have been… -
World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): where to watch Nigeria vs. Benin live this Tuesday?
Nigeria hosts Benin this Tuesday in Uyo, as part of the 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Where to watch the match live? The final matchday… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): three spots still up for grabs in the Africa zone
With only hours to go before the close of the African qualifiers, three spots for the 2026 World Cup remain up for grabs, promising a decisive evening across… -
Steve Mounié : « If we’ve already beaten Nigeria, we can do it again »
A few hours before the decisive match against Nigeria, Steve Mounié shows calm confidence. Aware of the feat already achieved in the first leg, the Cheetahs’ captain firmly… -
“Benin are used to playing away,” Gernot Rohr warns Nigeria
On the eve of the showdown with Nigeria, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, warned the Super Eagles. Confident ahead of this final qualifying match, the coach believes his players,… -
Benin: Gernot Rohr missing five players ahead of the clash with Nigeria
Weakened by several major absences, Benin will nevertheless try to retain the top spot in Group C against Nigeria this Tuesday, in a decisive clash for qualification to… -
“We’re one win away from a historic dream,” Gernot Rohr ahead of Nigeria – Benin
A little more than 24 hours from the decisive clash with Nigeria, Benin has never seemed so close to a first-ever qualification for the World Cup. Between measured… -
Nigeria: scorer against Lesotho, Troost-Ekong sends a strong message to the Cheetahs
Captain of the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong commented on the hard-fought win over Lesotho. The Nigerian defender praised the Crocodiles’ resistance and urged his teammates to keep the… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): two Cheetahs ruled out for the Nigeria – Benin clash
Benin coach Gernot Rohr will have to do without two key players for the final match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday against Nigeria in Uyo.… -
Nigeria: Eric Chelle downplays Ademola Lookman’s absence ahead of the clash with Benin
Suspended for accumulating bookings, Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria’s final qualifying match against Benin. His coach, Eric Chelle, was reassuring ahead of this decisive meeting. Nigeria will have… -
“Facing players like Osimhen, Lookman, Iwobi is another story,” Gernot Rohr ahead of Nigeria-Benin
Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, expects another tough battle as his players prepare to face Nigeria next Tuesday, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. On Friday, the… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Benin beats Rwanda, Nigeria dominates Lesotho
With a second-half goal from Tosin Aiyegun, Benin beat Rwanda 1-0 on Friday in 2026 World Cup qualifying. In South Africa, Nigeria got the better of Lesotho 2-1.… -
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: with Victor Osimhen, the starting XI for Lesotho vs Nigeria
Lesotho faces Nigeria this Friday (5:00 PM) in matchday 9 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Already eliminated, the Crocodiles don’t intend to make things easy for the… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Benin’s squad for the clash with Nigeria
The Benin Football Federation published, on Thursday October 9, the list of 24 players selected to face Nigeria in the second round of the 2026 Women’s AFCON qualifiers,… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Nigeria promises to make life hell for Lesotho and Benin
Despite a difficult situation in the qualifiers, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong remains hopeful. The defender says Nigeria still believes in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria… -
U-20 World Cup: Argentina thrashes Nigeria, Colombia knocks out South Africa
Argentina booked their place in the U-20 World Cup quarter-finals after their crushing 4-0 win over Nigeria on Wednesday night. Colombia also advanced to the next round after… -
World Cup 2026 (Q) – Nigeria vs Benin: eight Super Eagles at risk of suspension
The Super Eagles will need to be cautious during their final two qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. Eight key players of the Nigerian squad face suspension… -
Obasanjo: “Boko Haram is now part of Nigerians’ daily lives”
Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo warned against normalizing the Boko Haram insurgency. The country must mobilize with greater clarity and determination to confront this persistent threat, the former… -
2026 World Cup qualifiers: an Egyptian referee for the Nigeria – Benin clash
The Nigeria – Benin clash, decisive for the top of Group C in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, will be officiated by Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar. FIFA…
