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The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed why he turned down an invitation to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, explaining that he chose to focus on regaining fitness and repaying Udinese for their support during a difficult period. The 26-year-old was sidelined at the start...

The Digest: The Super Eagles defeated Iran 2-1 in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, with goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams securing the win. Simon opened the scoring in the 6th minute, while Adams doubled the lead in the 51st minute after connecting with Ademola Lookman's...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named a strong starting XI for Nigeria's international friendly against Iran in Antalya, Turkey. Maduka Okoye starts in goal ahead of Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye, with Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi as full-backs. Igho Ogbu...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been nominated for the English Premier League Player of the Month award for March following an impressive run of form for Fulham. The 29-year-old started and played 90 minutes in all of Fulham's four Premier League fixtures this month...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Iran in an international friendly on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey. The match kicks off at 2:00 PM Nigerian time. As of now, no Nigerian TV broadcaster has been officially confirmed for the match, as international friendlies often have...

The Digest: Nigeria and Iran will meet in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, marking only the third encounter between the two nations at the senior level. The Super Eagles remain unbeaten against Iran, with a 1-0 victory in a 1998 pre-World Cup friendly and a 0-0 draw at the 2014...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has called up Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu as a replacement for Calvin Bassey, who withdrew from the squad due to a back injury. The 22-year-old, who began his career at Heartland and won the NPFL title with Enyimba, will join the team in...

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: The Super Eagles have a full house in their Antalya, Turkey camp ahead of international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, with captain Wilfred Ndidi completing the expected arrivals on Wednesday. However, defender Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the squad due to injury, leaving...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi's father has debunked reports that his son was attacked by burglars at knifepoint following Fulham's weekend match. Chuba Iwobi described the story as false and fabricated, telling journalist Colin Udoh that the 29-year-old left for Turkey on...

The Digest: The Super Eagles will hold their first training session in Antalya, Turkey, this afternoon as they prepare for international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. According to reports, 15 players are currently at the team's Bellis Deluxe Hotel base, with eight more expected to arrive...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi could face punishment from the English FA after revealing an undershirt with a religious message during his goal celebration in Nottingham Forest's 3-0 win over Tottenham. Awoniyi, who came off the bench to score his second goal of the season...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has earned a spot on the 2025 Football Black List, recognized for his impactful work beyond the game. The 29-year-old Fulham star was honoured in the "Players – Off the Pitch" category alongside Eberechi Eze and Jess Carter. Iwobi received the...

The Digest: The Super Eagles will open camp in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday as they prepare for international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. According to Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe, coaches and team officials have already arrived in Istanbul and will reach their Antalya base...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has reportedly had his home burgled, with valuables estimated at £500,000 stolen. According to reports, the Nigerian international was allegedly held at knifepoint by attackers who made away with wristwatches, jewelry, two iPhones, a MacBook...

The Digest: Global sportswear giant Nike has officially released the new home and away jerseys for Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles. The home kit features a vibrant light green base with darker green panels and a subtle dotted fade pattern, while the away kit boasts a clean...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for his work ethic and tactical growth following his team's 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the La Liga derby. Lookman opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, continuing his remarkable streak of...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed how a senior Nigerian international player turned him away from Kelechi Iheanacho's hotel room during his first national team call-up in 2017. Speaking on a Twitch livestream, Osimhen said he approached Iheanacho's room to pay...

The Digest: Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has named Didier Drogba, Odion Ighalo, and John Obi Mikel as the key figures who shaped his football career. Speaking during a Twitch livestream with comedian Carter Efe, Osimhen said he draws inspiration from Drogba and Ighalo. He also recalled...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has sparked online debate after stating during a Twitch livestream that he does not need to marry a Nigerian woman, revealing he already has a partner abroad. When asked how many women he would like to marry in Nigeria, the 27-year-old responded...