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Taiwo Awoniyi has withdrawn from the Super Eagles of Nigeria squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe in Kigali, Rwanda.

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has pulled out of the Super Eagles 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, making way for Bendel Insurance goalkeeper Amas Obasogie.

Surprisingly, the away teams had the upper hand in most of Tuesday's matches as only Manchester United and Inter Milan were able to make the most of their advantage

Nigeria on Monday laboured to a hard-fought 3-2 win against Mozambique at the Estadio Municipal De Albufeira Portimao in Portugal to end their 16 games without a win in a friendly game, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The Super Eagles recorded their first win in a friendly game in five years following a 3-2 victory over 10-man Mozambique in Portimäo, Portugal, yesterday.

Jose Peseiro will be without the service of the Super Eagles duo Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho when Nigeria take on Mozambique

Forward Kelechi Iheanacho, who changed the tenor of the game and netted a spectacular second goal against the Green Falcons, will not be available to Coach

The Super Eagles overcame Mozambique 3-2 on Monday, their first victory in a friendly game in five years, despite the absence of striker Victor Osimhen.

International Friendly: Super Eagles set to strike Mambas as World Cup race beckons. After conceding a last-minute goal that tied their encounter

Chukwu Slams Peseiro for Causing Midfield Crisis in Eagles