•Victor Osimhen Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has eclipsed the legendary Segun Odegbami on the country’s all-time goal-scoring list, netting his 24th international goal during Nigeria’s pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda today. The Galatasaray striker capitalised on a well-placed free kick from Ademola Lookman, expertly finishin...
•Victor Osimhen As Nigeria gears up for decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has emphasised the need for the team to correct past mistakes. Osimhen who was sidelined in previous qualifiers due to injury, believes that under the leadership of new head coach Eric Chelle,...
•Coach Eric Chelle Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to announce his final 23-man squad this week ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month. The Malian tactician, who released an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week, has kept the Nigerian football community...
•Super Eagles and Coach Eric Chelle Former Mali coach, Éric Chelle takes charge of the Super Eagles following their AFCON 2024 silver medal success, with crucial World Cup qualifiers looming in March. His appointment marks a new era for Nigerian football, bringing European expertise and recent African tournament experience to the three-time co...
•Eric CHelle The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. This was reached at its “meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee had recommended the appointment of the former Coach of the senior men ...
Stand-in Head Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has called up captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defenders Sadiq Ismail and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielder Saviour Isaac, and forward Sikiru Alimi among a list of 26 players to begin closed-camping exercise at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo on Monday ahead of the 8th Af...
•Nigeria’s Super Eagles Rwanda produced a brilliant display this evening in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, beating already-qualified Nigeria 1-2. Despite the win, the Rwandans did not make it to the competition as they fell short to Benin Republic who picked the group’s second ticket. A brilliant solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze ...
•Stanley Nwabali Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has announced the passing of his father. Nwabali shared the sad news on his Instagram page today, posting a heartfelt message along with a tearful emoji. He expressed his grief in a brief tribute, writing, “R.I.P Dad,” while keeping the details surrounding his father’s death private. Sin...
•Nigeria’s players celebrate goal The Super Eagles are back in action when they take on Benin Republic in a Group D qualification match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) today. Nigeria, with 10 points on the log, are leading the lot and need just a point to reach the competition taking place in […]
•Nigeria’s Super Eagles Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has released the squad list for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. The games are scheduled for November 14 and November 18. Here’s the full squad: Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali Maduka Okoye Amas Obasogie Defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel Cal...
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