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The Digest: The father of Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba, has publicly appealed for a reunion with his son after an 18-year separation. In an interview, Ughelumba explained that a serious rift with Bassey's mother led to him being cut off from all four of his...

The Digest: Reports circulating on social media and sports media indicate that the Tunisian Football Federation has made a substantial offer to current Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle. According to these unverified reports, Tunisia is offering a salary that doubles his current earnings with the...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Akor Adams made Nigerian football history by surpassing the legendary Rashidi Yekini's La Liga goal tally during Sevilla's 2-1 comeback victory over Athletic Club. Adams converted a second-half penalty, his sixth goal in Spain's top flight this season, moving...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has commended head coach Eric Chelle for rebuilding team unity and reconnecting the national side with Nigerian fans after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to reports from Pulse Sports, Iwobi highlighted Chelle’s emphasis on mutual...

The Digest: NFF Technical Director Austin Eguavoen has expressed disappointment over the exclusion of players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) from the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In an interview with Footy Africa, Eguavoen stated that at least three...

The Digest: Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has sparked contrasting reactions from two former Super Eagles stars. Sunday Oliseh criticized the team’s celebrations, calling it a “culture of mediocrity” that lowers standards. Meanwhile, Garba Lawal defended the...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has earned continental recognition after his goal against Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final was named one of the tournament’s top five strikes by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The goal was highlighted for its...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following Senegal’s victory in the final. Nigeria is represented by three players: striker Victor Osimhen, winger Ademola Lookman, and left-back Bruno...

The Digest: The Super Eagles will receive a guaranteed $2.5 million (approximately ₦3.6 billion) in prize money for finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This sum is part of the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) revised and increased financial rewards for the tournament...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has attributed Nigeria's failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to Victor Osimhen. In a detailed critique, Oliseh claimed Osimhen's public outburst at teammate Ademola Lookman during the Round of 16 match against Mozambique fatally...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has expressed his delight after scoring two late goals to secure a 2-2 draw for Sevilla against Elche in LaLiga. According to reports, the 25-year-old, who returned to Spain immediately after Nigeria's AFCON bronze medal match, came off the bench at...

The Digest: Former Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Touré has identified Nigeria's Super Eagles as the most impressive team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In an interview with Bleacher Report Football, the four-time African Footballer of the Year praised Nigeria's attacking style, goal output...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Akor Adams came off the bench to score two late goals, securing a 2-2 draw for Sevilla against Elche in the Spanish LaLiga on Monday night. According to Daily Post Nigeria, Adams, who had just returned from representing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations...

The Digest: Nigerian Football Federation President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has addressed why the Super Eagles did not physically receive their bronze medals after finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Gusau, cited in a report by Osasu Obayiuwana, the players could not stay...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has returned to his club, Galatasaray, in time for their upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. His return follows Nigeria's third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. After being an unused substitute in the...

The Digest: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has risen twelve positions to 26th in the world in the latest FIFA ranking released on Monday. This significant climb follows the team's third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where they won six...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has stated his ambition to win the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria. Chelle admitted that returning without the 2025 AFCON bronze medal could have ended his tenure. He praised his team's character in securing third place, but emphasized...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has publicly taunted Moroccan players following their 1–0 loss to Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Nwabali referenced an incident during the Nigeria-Morocco semi-final, where Moroccan players and officials repeatedly took...

The Digest: A resurfaced video showing Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze teasing teammates Calvin Bassey and Stanley Nwabali has sparked controversy following Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 bronze medal win. In the clip, Chukwueze jokes about the players defending “with their lives” despite unpaid...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended the team for demonstrating the determination...