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The Digest: The Super Eagles have suffered a significant defensive blow as center-back Benjamin Fredrick has been ruled out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations due to a knee injury sustained with his Belgian club. The 20-year-old, who had emerged as a key replacement for the injured William...

Chelle Submits 55-Man Super Eagles Squad as New CAF Rule Reshapes AFCON Selection The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has submitted a 55-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Nigeria’s final selection to be influenced by new CAF regulations allowing expanded...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has until December 11 to submit his final 24-man squad to CAF for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The deadline, set 10 days before the tournament kicks off, will see the manager finalize his selection from an already submitted provisional list. Key...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye expressed disappointment despite saving a penalty in Udinese's 3-0 Serie A defeat to Bologna. The Nigerian international acknowledged his personal error in the second goal while emphasizing the need for defensive improvement after his team's...

The Digest: Former Nigeria striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has pinpointed the Super Eagles' over-reliance on Victor Osimhen as the key factor behind their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on the Home Turf podcast, Aiyegbeni criticized other strikers in the squad for failing to...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has restored all photos of himself in Atalanta colours to his Instagram account, ending a social media blackout that had fueled speculation about his future. The move, which included updating his profile picture from a black dot back to a...

The Digest: Ola Aina has handed Nigeria a timely boost. The Nottingham Forest defender has returned to light training, marking a significant milestone in his comeback from a long-term hamstring injury ahead of AFCON 2025. Key Points: Ola Aina has resumed light pitch-based work for...

The Digest: Galatasaray's president has provided a clear path for Victor Osimhen's recovery. Dursun Özbek outlined a structured rehabilitation plan for the club's record signing after a scan confirmed a hamstring injury sustained on international duty with Nigeria. Key Points: Victor...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi delivers a sobering verdict, stating that even winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations cannot compensate for Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while demanding the immediate resignation of the NFF board. Key Points...

The Digest: Former Ghana star Asamoah Gyan has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles as strong contenders to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy, placing them alongside holders Côte d’Ivoire and hosts Morocco in a three-way battle for continental glory. Key Points: Asamoah Gyan named Nigeria...

The Digest: Newly appointed Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino has immediately identified Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as essential to his plans, signaling the club's intent to resist major transfer offers and build their Serie A resurgence around the Nigerian international. Key...

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 quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title faces a significant leadership challenge as captain William Troost-Ekong reportedly considers international retirement following the World Cup qualifying heartbreak against DR Congo. The potential departure of the experienced...

The Digest: The dramatic World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and DR Congo has taken a surreal turn as coach Dodo Landu denied accusations of using supernatural means against the Super Eagles. Landu's clarification that he was merely praying during the decisive penalty moment reveals how...

The Digest: The 2026 World Cup will miss some of football's brightest talents after several top nations crashed out in qualifying, with Nigeria's Victor Osimhen headlining a list of global stars who fell short. The absence of these players reveals the fine margins in international football...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has moved to calm fears over his fitness after being substituted at halftime during Nigeria's crucial World Cup playoff against DR Congo. The Napoli forward described his hamstring issue as not serious, offering a ray of hope for both club and...

The Digest: A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Nigeria's AFCON 2025 preparations as star striker Victor Osimhen faces a tense recovery from a hamstring injury sustained during the ill-fated World Cup qualifier against DR Congo. Key Points: Victor Osimhen was substituted at halftime against...

The Digest: A fiery post-match confrontation has escalated into a diplomatic sports dispute, as South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie calls for Nigeria to be punished after Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle clashed with DR Congo's staff. The incident, which McKenzie labeled...

The Digest: A national sporting disappointment has spilled onto social media as Nollywood actor Lege Miami and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali engaged in a heated exchange following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The war of words, which escalated to include...

The Digest: The Libyan Football Federation has publicly congratulated DR Congo for eliminating Nigeria from World Cup qualification, sparking speculation about lingering grudges from past AFCON qualifiers where Libya forfeited a match after stranding Nigerian players at an abandoned airport...