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The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
Juventus’ search for a new goalkeeper has pulled Maduka Okoye to the centre of the summer transfer market, with Serie A side Udinese placing a €15 million valuation on the Super Eagles shot-stopper as the Turin giants weigh a formal approach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Italian outlet Il Messaggero Veneto, through Tuttomercatoweb, reported…
Nigeria’s football authorities have turned their gaze to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with the National Sports Commission charging the Nigeria Football Federation to begin rebuilding immediately after confirming that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will stay on. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko gave the directive on Tuesday…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have emerged as the second-highest-ranked team absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, holding firm at 26th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking even as the expanded 48-nation tournament gets under way across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Only Denmark, ranked 21st globally, sits higher among countries that failed…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has formally apologised to Nigerian football supporters following the national team’s failure to meet expectations in recent Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns, acknowledging that the country’s most beloved sporting institution has fallen short during one of the most demanding rebuilding phases in its…
Premier League side Chelsea have reportedly reopened discussions over a potential move for Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, placing the prolific forward back at the centre of one of European football’s most closely watched transfer sagas. According to multiple reports circulating in European and Turkish media, the Stamford Bridge club has established preliminary contact aimed…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Jamaica 3-0 on Saturday night to retain their Unity Cup crown at The Valley in south London. Midfielder Alhassan Yusuf scored a superb brace, while Porto striker Terem Moffi added a clinical header to secure the comfortable victory. The dominant performance ensures that the West African side maintains its perfect historical…
The Super Eagles were forced to a 2-2 draw by Jordan in their final international friendly of the March window on Tuesday night, with substitute Alex Iwobi shown a straight red card in the closing stages at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey . Jordan, who are preparing for their debut appearance at…
Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi has left the Nigerian national team’s training camp in Antalya, Turkey, following the birth of his first child with Portuguese partner Ines Fontes, casting doubt over his availability for the friendly against Jordan scheduled for Tuesday. The 26-year-old Olympiacos defender was notably absent from Nigeria’s first training session after…
Nigeria’s preparations for their upcoming international friendlies have suffered a fresh blow, with Calvin Bassey ruled out of the Super Eagles squad after sustaining a back injury during Fulham FC’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Burnley last weekend. The withdrawal, confirmed just two days before Nigeria’s scheduled clash against Iran, adds to a…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a significantly reshuffled 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, omitting star striker Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a bold tactical reconfiguration ahead of the March fixtures. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the squad list on Wednesday, revealing that…