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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…
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…
Sunday Adetunji, one of Nigerian club football’s most recognisable strikers, has formally switched international allegiance to Sudan, ending any realistic prospect of a return to the Super Eagles setup and marking a significant turn in a career that has taken him across four continents. The 26 year old forward, who currently plays for Al…
Fresh uncertainty over international allegiance has emerged as Jeff Ekhator publicly reflected on his Nigerian roots while continuing his development within Italy’s youth system, a situation that could prompt interest from the Nigeria Football Federation. The 19-year-old Genoa CFC forward, born in Genoa to Nigerian parents, remains eligible to represent both countries at senior…
The Nigerian football community mourns the sudden passing of former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo. He collapsed and died on Friday morning during a local friendly match in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna. The 40-year-old reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest five minutes into the second half of the game. He had completed the first half before the…
The Democratic Republic of Congo have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing Africa’s 10th and final slot in the expanded tournament following a dramatic 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play-off final at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th…
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…
