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The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation's long-standing pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has suffered a major setback, with Austria launching an aggressive bid to secure the 22-year-old's international allegiance. According to The Athletic, the Austrian Football...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been recognised among the most prolific international goalscorers of the current decade by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). The 27-year-old sits joint 14th on the "Top Scorers of National Teams – 3rd...

out Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has emerged as a candidate for the vacant managerial position at French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille. According to journalist Lassana Camara, Chelle is among the names under consideration following...

The Digest: Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau has assured fans that new young talents will be integrated into the Super Eagles under head coach Éric Chelle. Speaking on the team's progress since Chelle's appointment in January 2025, Gusau highlighted Nigeria's strong...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has emerged as a candidate for the vacant coaching position at French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille. According to journalist Lassana Camara, Chelle is among the names under consideration following Roberto De Zerbi's departure by mutual consent...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed his ambition to one day manage Spanish giants Real Madrid, aspiring to become the club's first-ever African coach. The Franco-Malian tactician, who led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 AFCON, stated, "My biggest dream is...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has publicly declared he is open to joining any club following his departure from South Africa's Chippa United. The 29-year-old free agent, whose profile soared after impressive AFCON performances, stated there are "no restrictions," and his...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has provided details on the on-pitch incident between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the 2025 AFCON, confirming the players resolved it themselves. Chelle stated that Osimhen, frustrated by careless play in front of goal, told Lookman...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has publicly called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to offer head coach Eric Chelle a long-term contract. Osimhen, who served as assistant captain during the 2025 AFCON, cited the team's bronze medal achievement under Chelle as evidence...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has stated the Nigerian national team is "still waiting" for a potential pathway to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to reports, Iwobi acknowledged the emotional dilemma between winning AFCON and qualifying for the World Cup, emphasizing a...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman described his debut for Atletico Madrid as a "dream start" after scoring and assisting in a 5-0 Copa del Rey victory over Real Betis. According to his post-match interview with Sporty TV, the 28-year-old Nigerian international credited a warm...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has left South African club Chippa United after four years, despite signing a three-year contract extension in 2024. The club announced his departure in a statement, confirming they granted his release request and thanked him for his service...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially completed his transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid for a fee of €40 million, comprising a €35 million fixed sum and €5 million in add-ons. The 29-year-old signed a four-and-a-half-year contract, committing until June 2030...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially joined Atletico Madrid, ending a protracted transfer saga with Italian club Atalanta. The deal is worth €40 million, comprising a €35 million fixed fee and €5 million in add-ons. Lookman arrived in Madrid, stating he was "very...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has completed a high-profile transfer to La Liga side Atletico Madrid in a deal worth up to €40 million. The move, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, ends a protracted transfer saga and sees the Nigerian international join Diego...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is set to join Atlético Madrid in a permanent transfer from Atalanta, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The reported agreement involves a fixed fee of €35 million, with potential add-ons raising the total to €40 million. A long-term...

The Digest: The Portuguese Football Federation has proposed an international friendly match against Nigeria's Super Eagles, scheduled for June 6, 2026, in Lisbon. The encounter, agreed to in principle by both federations, is intended as a key warm-up for Portugal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World...

The Digest: Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze has lost his mother, Sarah Chukwueze, following a brief illness. The death was announced by his brother, David Chukwueze, in a series of emotional posts on Instagram. David expressed profound grief, noting the sudden nature of her...

The Digest: Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has stated that he did not receive any salary or accommodation allowance throughout his eight-year tenure. Speaking on a sports programme, Pinnick revealed he was entitled to $80,000 annually but chose not to collect it...

The Digest: Former Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has publicly asserted that the Super Eagles would have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup had he remained in charge. In an interview on Sunday Oliseh's show, Pinnick, who led the NFF from 2014 to 2022, stated, "If...