Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is focusing on foreign-born players to boost Nigeria’s squad ahead of upcoming international fixtures. This strategy comes amid growing interest from dual-nationality stars eligible to represent the country, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. So far, Chelle has secured commitments from defenders Felix Agu and Ryan Alebiosu, along with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur […]
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is looking for foreign-born players to help strengthen Nigeria’s squad, as there is growing interest from dual-nationality stars eligible to represent the country. The Malian coach has already secured commitments from defenders Felix Agu and Ryan Alebiosu, as well as Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, and is reportedly in talks with […]
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has officially left South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Chippa United to explore new professional opportunities in the global transfer market. The announcement, confirmed on February 5, 2026, follows a period of significant appreciation in Nwabali’s market value, largely driven by his standout performances for the Nigerian national team. […]
The Federal Government has said the Super Eagles’ victory over Algeria has once again projected Nigeria’s unity and growing soft power on the global stage, describing the win as a boost to national pride and international goodwill. In a statement signed by the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government said […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has criticised Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted captain William Troost-Ekong after the team’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The Eagles, desperate for a win to keep their qualification hopes alive, were rocked early when Ola Aina limped off in the […]
Nigeria and South Africa shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, on Tuesday night in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. The hosts went ahead on 25 minutes when William Troost-Ekong, returning as captain, turned a cross into his own net. The error set off wild celebrations among the home fans. […]
By Titus Akhigbe Super Eagles and Fenerbache defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has advocated increased investment in grassroots football development. Osayi made the call when he returned to Benin to witness the final of the U-13 football tournament he sponsored. Speaking at the Benin Airport, the Nigerian International stressed that while Nigeria was full of raw football […]
The Super Eagles Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has described the one goal win against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers as a huge relieve to him and his players. Eguavoen, who was highly excited during the post match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium in Uyo on Friday, said he […]
Here’s a list of some of the most notable coaches who have managed the Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, John Finch (England) – 1949 Daniel Anyiam (Nigeria) – 1954-1956; 1964-1965 Les Courtier (England) – 1956-1960 Moshe Beit Halevi (Israel) – 1960-1961 George Vardar (Hungary) – 1961-1963 Joey Blackwell (England) – 1963 – 1964 […]
By Tunde Opalana The Senate President has urged the Super Eagles not to be crest-fallen for not clinching the African Nations Cup in Cote d’Ivoire, assuring them that they were all Champions for winning the silver medal in the tournament. Senator Akpabio gave the charge when he along with other Senators received the captain of […]
In the wake of the Super Eagles’ triumphant win over South Africa in the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations, President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the team. The President’s jubilant message was shared via his official social media platform, where he exclaimed, “From the Southernmost cape of Africa to the […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Augustine Eguavoen, currently its Technical Director, as the Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles on an interim basis. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications on Sunday, said the appointment was with immediate effect and followed the termination of the relationship with Franco-German Gernot Rohr. The […]
The Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Cape Verde on Tuesday in Lagos to reach the final round of African qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup finals. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the match played at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, the Super Eagles could only settle for a draw […]
The three-time African champions’ game against the Tricolor will take place on July 3 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. However, Nigeria will be parading only Nigeria Professional Football League stars against the Concacaf nation. Others invited for the clash against Mexico are Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble, Rivers United’s Ifeanyi Anaemena, Enugu Rangers’ Ibrahim Olawoyin and Kwara […]
Nigeria held Cameroon to a 0-0 draw in Tuesday’s international friendly at Stadion Wiener Neustadt. The Super Eagles headed into the encounter on the back of their 1-0 defeat to the Indomitable Lions and in an effort to avoid a second consecutive loss, Gernot Rohr named a strong squad for the encounter. Maduka Okoye retained […]
Samuel Chukwueze and Joe Aribo will miss Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Cameroon. According to the 24-man squad announced by the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday night, both players did not make the cut. Villarreal winger Chukwueze has been on the sidelines following an injury suffered in the Europa League semi-final second leg fixture against […]
Genk forward Paul Onuachu has been handed a Nigeria call-up for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho. The three-time African champions will take on the Squirrels at Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto Novo on March 27 before facing the Crocodiles three days later at Teslim Balogun […]
Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has invited 24 players in preparation for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battles with the Benin Republic and Lesotho scheduled for March 27 and March 30 respectively. A statement issued by Ademola Olajire, Director of Media and Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said the Super Eagles who […]
Nigeria has been playing their home games at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, and recently at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, but will now return to Lagos after 10 years. The three-time African champions will slug it out against the Crocodiles on March 30 after their encounter against the Republic of Benin three days earlier. […]
By Ben Alaiya with agency reports There are strong indications that the Super Eagles will again play a competitive game in the Nations commercial nerve centre, Lagos 20 years after it last did so. Nigeria will play Benin Republic after its clash with Lesotho in a spate of one week, before coming home to Lagos. […]