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The Super Eagles head coach has made a decisive call on his goalkeeping department, favouring experience and availability as the team prepares for crucial competitive fixtures later this month. New Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has designated Francis Uzoho as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper following the current inactivity of Stanley Nwabali, who remains without…
Fifa on Tuesday officially marked 100 days until the start of the 2026 World Cup, publishing a series of celebratory posts on its digital platforms. Yet amid the countdown to the expanded 48-team tournament, the world football governing body offered no update on a disciplinary matter that could still alter the lineup of nations heading…
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…
In a heartfelt announcement, South African football club Chippa United confirmed on Thursday that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has parted ways with the team after a four-year tenure. Despite recently signing a three-year contract extension in 2024, Nwabali expressed his desire to leave, a request the club has granted after careful consideration. The…
Nigeria’s footballing community is in mourning again as Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has lost his mother. This is coming barely 48 hours after Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, lost his father in a fatal motor accident. Reports emerged on Thursday afternoon confirming her passing following a brief period of illness. This tragic news comes…
Sevilla coach MatÃas Almeyda has lauded striker Akor Adams for his dedication and immediate impact following the Nigerian forward’s match-winning performance against Elche on his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Adams, who came off the bench to score twice in a 2–2 draw at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, was singled out by…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties on Saturday to secure the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following a tense third-place playoff at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco. The encounter ended goalless after regulation time, forcing the match into a penalty shootout where goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali once again…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that Nigeria prepared extensively for penalties ahead of their semi-final clash with hosts, Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the right players were selected despite the shoot-out defeat. Nigeria’s hopes of lifting the trophy ended on Wednesday night after losing 4–2 on penalties following…
Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has voiced his disappointment following Nigeria’s penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday, describing the exit as deeply painful while maintaining pride in his team’s resilience against the tournament hosts. Nigeria’s campaign to reach the AFCON final ended in heartbreak at a…
