Nigeria will host Uzbekistan for the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II playoff.
The announcement confirms Nigeria's selection to host Uzbekistan in the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II playoff. This event is part of the international tennis competition organized by the International Tennis Federation. The matchup will take place in Nigeria, providing an opportunity for local tennis enthusiasts to witness high-level play.
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Nigeria's football authorities remain hopeful for a favorable ruling from FIFA on a petition challenging DR Congo's eligibility in the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs, despite the Congolese team being listed among participants. The dispute stems from Nigeria's penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in November 2025, with allegations of six ineligible players fielded by the opponents. While officials urge calm, critics and fans express skepticism over the prolonged silence from FIFA.
Nigerian tennis player Adeleye has guided the national team to promotion in the Davis Cup, advancing to World Group II. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigerian tennis on the international stage.
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The 48 teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico have been confirmed after the final qualifiers. DR Congo and Iraq secured the last spots, with Curacao, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan making their debuts. Argentina enter as defending champions.
Nigeria's Super Eagles have finalized a 24-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF play-offs in Morocco. Coach Eric Chelle included key returns like Maduka Okoye and Chidera Ejuke as the team prepares to face Gabon in the semi-final. The squad blends experience and youth in their bid for a World Cup spot.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to play the Fennecs of Algeria in the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The match will take place at the Marrakesh stadium in Morocco on Saturday.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is scheduled for Friday, December 5, in Washington, D.C., at the Kennedy Center, determining groups for the expanded 48-team tournament. Forty-two nations have qualified, including co-hosts United States, Canada and Mexico, with six spots to be filled via March playoffs. The event will be broadcast live on FOX starting at 11:30 a.m. ET.
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Nigeria's Football Federation (NFF) has appealed FIFA's decision to reject its petition seeking to disqualify DR Congo from World Cup qualifiers over an alleged ineligible player, amid ongoing controversy from their recent match.