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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...

The Digest: Ademola Lookman provided a crucial assist as Atletico Madrid secured their Champions League quarter-final spot despite a 3-2 second-leg loss to Tottenham, advancing 7-5 on aggregate. The Super Eagles forward, deployed in a deeper left-midfield role, set up Julian Álvarez's stunning...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has omitted Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from the 23-man squad for Nigeria's upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan. The statement released Wednesday shows captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman...

The Digest: FIFA has rejected the Nigeria Football Federation's petition against DR Congo for allegedly fielding ineligible players during the November 2025 World Cup playoffs, which Nigeria lost on penalties. NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi announced the federation is "not satisfied"...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare came off the bench to score a crucial 78th-minute equaliser as Wolverhampton Wanderers fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Brentford. Introduced in the 75th minute, Arokodare followed manager Rob Edwards' instruction to provide a...

The Digest: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will now play their international friendlies against Jordan and Iran in Antalya, Turkey, instead of Amman, Jordan. The venue change was necessitated by the current situation in the Middle East and movement restrictions. Nigeria faces Iran on March 27...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has passed away at the age of 62. His death was announced by former teammate Segun Odegbami on social media, who revealed Nwosu died at 4:00 am at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after five days in intensive care...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has called for the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the second consecutive tournament the country will miss. Speaking on talkSPORT, Mikel...

The Digest: DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has named his squad for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs, with FIFA yet to rule on Nigeria's eligibility complaint against the Leopards. The squad includes Newcastle's Yoane Wissa returning after missing AFCON 2025, along with Dylan...

The Digest: The Democratic Republic of Congo has omitted two players specifically named in the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) FIFA complaint from their 26-man squad for the upcoming intercontinental World Cup playoffs . Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Mario Stroeykens, both Belgian-born...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has opened up about the stark contrast between Nigeria's football setup and England's, revealing the organizational challenges that almost deterred him from representing Nigeria. Speaking about his early experiences with the under-23 team, Iwobi...

The Digest: Oyekunle Onigbinde, the last child of late Super Eagles coach Festus Onigbinde, has described his father's final days, saying the 88-year-old "fought well to stay alive." Speaking to NAN in Ibadan, Oyekunle said his father's death on Monday came as a huge shock. "He was sick, but...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle faces a fresh injury concern as young striker Salim Fago Lawal was forced off during Viktoria Plzeň's 3-0 victory over Hradec Králové. The 23-year-old Nigerian had opened the scoring in the 44th minute with a clinical lob before being substituted...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who died on Monday at the age of 88. In a statement, the President extended condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation...

Adegboye Onigbinde, the first indigenous coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 88. His death marks the end of an era in Nigerian football, spanning over four decades of service as a coach, mentor, and administrator. From leading the national team to two...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away at the age of 88. His family confirmed his death on Monday through a WhatsApp broadcast message signed by family member Bolade Adesuyi, describing him as "a life well spent." Born March 5, 1938, Onigbinde was the first...

The Digest: National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has declared that Nigeria's hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive, despite FIFA listing DR Congo among six teams for the intercontinental playoffs. Speaking to The Guardian, Dikko urged Nigerians not to jump to...

The Digest: AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori has revealed that Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are among the most difficult players he has ever faced. In an interview with fcinter1908, the England international described the Nigerian duo as his "biggest nightmares" due to...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has spoken on the uncertainty surrounding Nigeria's World Cup hopes, stating that while everyone wants clarity, the team remains focused on preparation. Nigeria missed automatic qualification and lost the African play-off final to DR Congo on...