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The Digest: Nigeria's upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Antalya, Turkey, offer the Super Eagles a crucial opportunity to reset following their devastating playoff defeat to DR Congo that ended their 2026 World Cup hopes. Under head coach Éric Chelle, the matches serve as a...

The Digest: Despite the lingering disappointment of missing World Cup qualification, Nigeria's Super Eagles have ended 2025 on an upward trajectory, climbing four places to secure 38th in the world and 5th in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings. The rise comes as the team prepares to channel...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have climbed three spots to 38th in FIFA's latest world rankings despite failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after their penalty shootout loss to DR Congo. Key Points: Nigeria moved from 41st to 38th in the global FIFA rankings Maintained 5th position...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to 41st in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, marking a significant return to the global top 50 and Africa’s top five. The four-place rise follows strong performances in World Cup qualifiers, including a 4–0 victory over the Benin Republic...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles have fallen one spot to 44th in the latest FIFA world rankings, now sitting fifth in Africa. Despite strong performances in recent friendlies, including winning the 2025 Unity Cup and a draw against Russia, their global standing remains unchanged. Key...