William Troost-Ekong has shared his thoughts on the Super Eagles’ ongoing struggles in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
Nigeria secured a place in the playoffs after a comfortable 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday night.
After a slow start, the Super Eagles recorded three wins and one draw from their last four games to make the playoffs.
Troost-Ekong said it has been a tough campaign for the team.
“I think it’s time that we continue to support this team. It’s easy to celebrate good moments, but it’s been a really tough ride these last months. That’s down to us, but we’ve come out now and achieved something that many said was impossible,” the captain told reporters in Uyo.
Gabon, Cameroon, and Democratic Republic of Congo are the other countries that will feature in the playoffs.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 8,166.95 kilograms of confiscated illicit drugs in Yobe State, marking a major milestone in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and abuse.
The event which took place at Kasaisa village near Gujba Maiduguri new bypass on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, was presided over by the Chairman of NDLEA Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa and supported by Governor Mai Mala Buni.
The destroyed drugs include: 6,791.249kg of cannabis sativa, 1,375.65kg of psychotropic substances, 0.04kg of cocaine, and 0.012kg of heroin.
The NDLEA, Yobe State Command has made remarkable progress since its inception in 2003, seizing over 16,011.13 kilograms of illicit substances, arresting 2,345 suspects, and securing 349 convictions.
Nigerian rapper and music executive, M.I Abaga has opened up that he prefers to raise his kids in Nigeria.
According to him, the reason is the country’s strong sense of family and community.
Social activist and influencer VeryDarkMan (VDM)has captured widespread attention after storming a Chinese factory allegedly responsible for converting old iPhones into “new” devices.
The activist shared a video on Instagram, claiming the factory clones iPhone XR models into iPhone 17 Pro units.
According to the influencer, these refurbished phones are then cleaned, repackaged, and boxed with chargers and accessories to appear brand new.
VDM captioned the video: “Now let’s break the table some more. Watch how they buy low battery life iPhones and boost the battery to 100% with just ₦2k. I hope you know those cords una dey call follow-come no be follow-come o.”
The activist’s visit comes amid an ongoing feud with businessman and crypto investor Blord, who claimed to have “upgraded” iPhone XR units transformed to look like the iPhone 17 Pro.
Blord reportedly coordinated the modification with an associate in China, advertising the devices with new icons, casing, and interface similar to the latest model.
The activist’s visit has sparked waves of reactions online, with many users sharing their views and opinions in the comment section.
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Nigeria cruised to a dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday night at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, wrapping up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in emphatic fashion.
Despite the one-sided win, the Super Eagles narrowly missed out on automatic qualification but secured a playoff berth, keeping their World Cup dream alive regardless of results elsewhere in Group C.
Victor Osimhen was at his ruthless best, opening the scoring in the 3rd minute after connecting with Samuel Chukwueze’s cross.
The Napoli forward doubled the lead in the 37th minute with a towering header, again assisted by Chukwueze, before completing his hat-trick six minutes into the second half from a precise Moses Simon delivery.
Frank Onyeka capped off the dominant display in stoppage time, firing into the top corner from another Simon assist to seal the 4–0 rout.
Nigeria controlled the contest from start to finish, combining sharp attacking play with disciplined defending.
Benin struggled to cope with the Super Eagles’ high press and tempo, resorting to a series of fouls that earned them multiple yellow cards.
Coach Eric Chelle’s well-timed substitutions, introducing Tolu Arokodare and Onyeka helped maintain intensity and focus until the final whistle.
The result saw Nigeria finish second in Group C with 17 points, just one behind South Africa, who topped the table on 18.
While they fell short of direct qualification, the Super Eagles’ convincing win ensures momentum heading into the CAF playoff round, where they will fight for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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