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     Nigeria national football team have announce their 23-man squad for upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in June 2024.

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2. www.reuters.com › sports › soccerOsimhen out of Nigeria's World Cup qualifiers due to injury

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   6 hours ago · By Reuters. May 28 (Reuters) - Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria's two upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to injury, the Nigeria Football Federation said on Tuesday. The ...

3. africa.espn.com › football › storyFIFA World Cup qualifiers Victor Osimhen injured, misses ...

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   1 day ago · Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria's coming two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers due to injury, the Nigeria Football Federation announced on Tuesday. The federation gave no details about the injury but said the 25-year-old Napoli striker would be out for four weeks. Editor's Picks. Europa hero Lookman headlines Nigeria WCQ squad

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   How many FIFA World Cups has Nigeria won?

   • Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON) winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings. The team has qualified for six of the last eight FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006 and 2022 editions.

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   • The Nigeria national football team [a] represents Nigeria in men's international football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON) winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings.

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   When did Nigeria return to the World Cup?

   • In 1998, Nigeria returned to the World Cup alongside Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, and South Africa. Optimism was high due to its manager Bora Milutinović and the return of most 1994 squad members. In the final tournament Nigeria were drawn into group D with Spain, Bulgaria, Paraguay.

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   Who won Nigeria's First World Cup match since 1998?

   • A controversial 29th-minute Peter Odemwingie goal gave Nigeria their first World Cup match win since 1998. They faced Argentina another four days later: a 3rd minute Lionel Messi goal for the opposition was followed almost instantly with an equalizer by Ahmed Musa. Messi gave Argentina the lead back just before half-time.

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5. sportstar.thehindu.com › football › victor-osimhenInjury rules Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen out of key World Cup ...

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   10 hours ago · Victor Osimhen will not feature for Nigeria in next month’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin due to injury, officials announced Tuesday. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said that Napoli striker Osimhen is injured and will be sidelined for at least four weeks. His place has now been taken by Enugu Rangers ...

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   2 days ago · In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings. The team has qualified for six of the last eight FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006 and 2022 editions. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was the 1994 edition.

7. www.youtube.com › watchNigeria Squad named for 2026 World Cup ... - YouTube

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   1 day ago · Super Eagles coach Finidi George announced his 23-man list for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers last Friday.Nigeria will play South Africa in Uyo ...

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8. www.sabcsport.com › soccer › newsFinidi George set to reveal Nigeria squad for World Cup ...

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   5 days ago · New Super Eagles head coach Finidi George is poised to unveil his squad list for Nigeria's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles are gearing up to face South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Benin Republic's Squirrels in June as they continue their quest for a spot in the 2026 World Cup. While many African nations have already announced ...

9. supersport.com › football › fifa-world-cup-2022Atalanta star Lookman headlines Nigeria World Cup squad

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   4 days ago · Ademola Lookman, fresh from a historic hat-trick in the Europa League final, will hope to make a similar impact for Nigeria in June's 2026 World Cup qualifiers after being named in new head coach ...