- Nigeria docked but World Cup unaffected Nigeria have been docked two points for fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier against Algeria but their place at next year's finals in Russia has not been affected.. Dec 12
- Nigeria secure 2018 World Cup spot Alex Iwobi scored a second-half winner as Nigeria booked their spot at the 2018 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Zambia in Uyo. Oct 7
- Elbow proves costly for Njoku Nigeria defender Ugo Njoku has been suspended for three games at the Women's World Cup for elbowing Australia forward Samantha Kerr. Jun 14
- Nigeria hold Sweden at women's World Cup African champions Nigeria fought back from two goals down to hold European heavyweights Sweden 3-3 in their women's World Cup Group D clash on Monday.. Jun 8
- France grounds Super Eagles to reach quarterfinals Brasilia, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Paul Pogba scored 11 minutes from time on Monday and France went through to the quarterfinals of the World Cup with a nervy 2-0 result over Nigeria at the Estadio Nacional.. Jul 9
- France not looking past Nigeria Brasilia, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - France enters its round of 16 fixture against Nigeria as a significant favorite at the Estadio Nacional on Monday, but the French are not taking anything for granted.. Jul 9
- Messi, Rojo lead Argentina past Nigeria Porto Alegre, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Lionel Messi continued his scoring tear by bagging a brace at the Estadio Beira-Rio on Wednesday, but it was Marcos Rojo's second-half strike that gave Argentina a 3-2 victory over Nigeria.. Jul 9
- Argentina tangles with Nigeria at Group F summit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - The top two teams in Group F will meet Wednesday, when Argentina takes on Nigeria at the Maracana. Jul 9
- Odemwingie helps Nigeria eliminate Bosnia Cuiaba, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Bosnia-Herzegovina was eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday after suffering a 1-0 loss to Nigeria at the Arena Pantanal.. Jul 9
- Bosnia hopes to ground Super Eagles Cuiaba, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Bosnia-Herzegovina and Nigeria will both be searching for three big points on Saturday at the Arena Pantanal as both try to position themselves for a run at the next round.. Jul 9
- Nigeria face ban from international soccer Nigeria could be suspended by FIFA after the country's football federation leaders were removed from office and its president was arrested on returning from the World Cup.. Jul 4
- Keshi says Nigeria split not yet formal Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says that he is "shocked" by reports that he has resigned after his side's World Cup defeat. Jul 1
- Nigeria bonuses paid, players train again Nigeria's World Cup squad received bonuses which the players were owed, the team spokesman says, as the players returned to training ahead of their second round match against France.. Jun 27
- Nigeria's Babatunde out of World Cup Nigeria midfielder Michael Babatunde has been ruled out of the World Cup with a broken arm after being hit by a teammate's shot in their final group game against Argentina on Wednesday (Thursday AEST).. Jun 26
- Nigerian out of Cup with broken arm Nigeria striker Michael Babatunde is expected to be out for the rest of the World Cup after suffering a broken arm in his team's 3-2 loss to Argentina, coach Stephen Keshi says.. Jun 25
- Messi from Jupiter: Nigeria coach Keshi A double from Lionel Messi a day after his 27th birthday inspired Argentina to a 3-2 win against African champions Nigeria and assured them of finishing top of Group F at the World Cup finals.. Jun 25
- Nigeria face Argentina in bid for last 16 Nigeria face Lionel Messi's already qualified Argentina in Porto Alegre on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) with a first appearance in the last 16 since 1998 tantalisingly within the African champions' grasp.. Jun 24
- Nigeria playing for survival v Argentina The Lionel Messi show is coming to the southern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, along with hordes of the Argentina striker's loyal fans. Jun 23
- Bosnia out as Nigeria end win drought Bosnia-Herzegovina's maiden appearance at a World Cup finals ended in disappointment as a controversial refereeing call denied them a fair goal during a 1-0 defeat by African champions Nigeria in Cuiaba.. Jun 21
- Sombre Nigeria looking for Bosnia win The bomb attack that killed at least 21 people watching a World Cup game in Nigeria has cast a sombre shadow over the African champions' build-up to Saturday's match with Bosnia-Hercegovina in Cuiaba.. Jun 20
