super eagles

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says he did not take the job for the money, claiming he earned more in his previous position. He stated he accepted the Challenge's Call because he believes in the team’s potential and wants to make a lasting impact. Key Points: Super Eagles coach...

The Digest: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup at stake, the Super Eagles’ camp opens on September 1 in Uyo. Nigeria will face Rwanda on September 6, followed by a crucial match against South Africa on September 9. Key Points: The Super Eagles will gather on September 1 First, they will face...

The Digest: Super Eagles B coach Eric Chelle has challenged his team to show their quality in their final CHAN 2024 group game against Congo. Already eliminated from the tournament, the team's last match is a "dead rubber" tie, with Chelle's focus now on salvaging Honor's Half. Key Points...

The Digest: In the wake of Nigeria’s premature exit from CHAN 2024, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has provided a sobering analysis of the 4-0 defeat to Sudan, citing a chain of critical errors. The loss, which crushed the team's ambitions in Zanzibar, highlighted a fragility reminiscent of a...

The Digest: The Super Eagles B face Sudan in a pivotal 2024 CHAN Group D match in Zanzibar on Tuesday. After a narrow loss to Senegal, Nigeria must win to stay in the tournament, while Sudan seeks to build on a 1-1 draw with Congo. Key Points: Nigeria’s Super Eagles B aim for revival after...

The Digest: More than 18 months after President Bola Tinubu promised the Super Eagles land and properties in Abuja for their 2023 AFCON achievement, the team has yet to receive their rewards. The delay is attributed to bureaucratic bottlenecks and improper documentation. Key Points...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu shared a candid moment with the Super Falcons, admitting he couldn't watch the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final due to health concerns. His confession underscores the emotional tension surrounding the match. Key Points: President Tinubu admitted to...

The Digest: The 2025 summer transfer window has seen a flurry of moves for Super Eagles players across the globe, as Nigerian footballers find new homes. While some have already secured their future, others are still in the works. Here's a breakdown of the most notable transfers. Key Points...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Super Falcons take on Zambia’s Copper Queens in a high-stakes WAFCON 2024 quarterfinal at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium. This match is a clash of legacy versus progress, with both teams fighting for a spot in the semifinals. Key Points: The Super Falcons, the most...

The Digest: Monday Sinclair, a revered former Super Eagles coach and legendary football talent scout, has passed away at 88. Best known for discovering and mentoring football stars like Peter Rufai, Taribo West, and Finidi George, Sinclair’s death marks the end of an era in Nigerian football...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles star Brown Ideye casts doubt on Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. In a recent interview, he expressed concern about the team's poor start in the qualifiers and the lack of belief among fans and players alike. Key Points: Ideye doubts...

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...

The future of Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen at Napoli is under intense speculation. With his loan move to Galatasaray officially ended, the question now is whether the striker will remain at the Serie A champions or seek a move elsewhere before pre-season training begins on July 15...

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been officially recalled by Napoli ahead of the 2025/26 Serie A season, as the Italian club signals intent to reintegrate the Nigerian star into its plans under new manager Antonio Conte. Napoli has sent Osimhen a pre-season recall letter to report on...

With the 2026 World Cup inching closer, Nigeria’s qualification hopes are thinning. Despite a passionate fan base and deep footballing pedigree, the Super Eagles are struggling in Group C. Trailing behind South Africa, Rwanda, and Benin, Nigeria now needs not just skill but a touch of fortune...

Victor Boniface is reportedly considering stepping away from the Super Eagles due to repeated injuries sustained while on national duty. Though he deleted a social media retirement post, sources say his frustration runs deep. Boniface posted and deleted a message indicating he was quitting the...

Despite halting Russia’s 36-goal streak, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says the team must improve its pressing ahead of September’s World Cup qualifiers Nigeria drew 1-1 with Russia after a first-half own goal from Semi Ajayi and a second-half equaliser by Tolu Arokodare. Coach Eric...

It was never meant to be close, but the Super Eagles had other plans. On a freezing night in Moscow, Nigeria ended Russia’s two-year winning streak with a gritty 1–1 draw at the Luzhniki Stadium. Against a side unbeaten in seven matches with a staggering 36 goals and zero conceded, it was Tolu...

Tolu Arokodare’s debut goal rescued a draw for the Super Eagles after an own goal gifted Russia the lead in a tense friendly in Moscow. Nigeria drew 1–1 with Russia in a friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium. Semi Ajayi scored an own goal after a defensive mix-up. Arokodare equalised in the 71st...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Russia for the first time in a senior international match on Friday, June 6, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Kick-off is 8 PM Nigerian time. The match takes place at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium, venue of the 2018 World Cup final Russia is unbeaten in 2024...