AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...
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EXPLAINED STEP BY STEP: NIGERIA’S ROAD FROM CAF TO INTERNATIONAL PLAY-OFFS. (PHOTO).

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 Explained Step by Step: Nigeria’s road from CAF to International play-offs


Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept their World Cup dream alive with a commanding 4–0 win over Benin Republic  but a clear, two-stage path still lies ahead. Below is a tight, easy-to-follow news-style explanation plus a step-by-step checklist showing exactly what the team must do to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The short version

Nigeria must first navigate the CAF Play-Offs (a mini knock-out among Africa’s best runners-up), then survive the Inter-Confederation Play-Offs (a global, six-team series) to secure one of the final slots at the 2026 World Cup.

Step-by-step: How the Super Eagles qualify

Stage 1 

CAF Play-Offs (continental)

Finish top among eligible runners-up.

Nigeria already secured second place in Group C. Only the top four second-placed teams from Africa’s nine groups progress to the CAF Play-Offs  Nigeria achieved this with the 4–0 win in Uyo.

Win the CAF Play-Off semi-final.

This is a single knockout tie (home-and-away or as determined by CAF). Win the semi and you advance to the CAF Play-Off final.

Win the CAF Play-Off final

Victory in the final crowns Nigeria one of Africa’s play-off winners and earns a place in the Inter-Confederation Play-Offs (the global qualifier round).

Succeeding in Stage 1 means Nigeria becomes one of Africa’s representatives in the Inter-Confederation Play-Offs.

Stage 2 — Inter-Confederation Play-Offs (global)

Represent Africa in the six-team inter-confederation tournament.

The tournament includes six teams from different confederations vying for the last World Cup places.

Deal with FIFA ranking seeding.

Of the six teams, the two highest-ranked (by FIFA) may be seeded directly to the inter-confederation final; lower-ranked sides start in the semi-final round.

Nigeria’s current ranking means it may have to play the semi-final first.

Win the Inter-Confederation semi-final (if required).

Knockout match: win this and you reach the final of the mini-tournament.

Win the Inter-Confederation final.

The winner (or winners, depending on the playoff format for that cycle) clinches a World Cup ticket. For Nigeria, this match is the final hurdle to join the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What to watch next

• CAF Play-Off draw & dates — the fixtures, venues and whether ties are single-leg or two-legged will determine travel and tactical planning.

Opponent strength & FIFA rankings  rankings affect seeding in the inter-confederation round, so Nigeria’s path may be easier or harder based on who qualifies alongside them.

Form & squad availability injuries, club form and team cohesion will be decisive in these knockout stages.

Bottom line

The Super Eagles’ route is simple in structure but ruthless in practice: win two knockout rounds at the African level, then win up to two more at the inter-confederation stage.

Each match is a make-or-break moment  and after Uyo, the eagle’s wings are clipped no more.

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