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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will navigate one of the more demanding routes to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after being drawn into Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and co-host Tanzania, a placement that effectively reduces the group’s qualifying berth to just one automatic slot. The draw was conducted at the headquarters of the Egyptian…
Three time African champions Nigeria will on Tuesday learn their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when the Confederation of African Football conducts the official draw in Cairo, Egypt. The draw, scheduled to take place at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association, will set the stage for AFCON…
Victor Osimhen delivered a pointed message to the rest of the Turkish Süper Lig after scoring in Galatasaray’s derby victory over Fenerbahçe on Sunday, declaring that no opponent is capable of stopping him when the opportunity presents itself. The Nigerian striker, currently on loan at the Istanbul club from Serie A side Napoli, has…
Nigeria’s absence from the officiating ranks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete. When FIFA unveiled its full roster of match officials for the tournament on Thursday, not a single Nigerian name appeared among the 170 appointed, deepening a pattern of exclusion that has become increasingly difficult to ignore. The global football governing…
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…
High Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, the first indigenous coach to lead Nigeria to a FIFA World Cup, has died. His family confirmed his passing on Monday at the age of 88. A towering figure in African football, Onigbinde’s career spanned decades of tactical evolution and administrative service. He famously steered the Super Eagles during the 2002…
Eric Chelle has moved decisively to widen Nigeria’s talent net abroad. The Super Eagles manager now targets foreign-born professionals eligible to represent the country. He believes increased competition will sharpen a squad already in transition. Chelle has secured early commitments from defenders Felix Agu and Ryan Alebiosu. He has also convinced Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo…
Nigeria’s senior national football team, the Super Eagles, will confront Jordan in an international friendly match scheduled for Amman during the March 23–31 FIFA international window. The Nigerian Television Authority reported on Monday that the encounter will represent the first senior-level meeting between the two nations and serves as part of Jordan’s preparatory programme…
