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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...

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...