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The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has stated the Nigerian national team is "still waiting" for a potential pathway to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to reports, Iwobi acknowledged the emotional dilemma between winning AFCON and qualifying for the World Cup, emphasizing a...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman described his debut for Atletico Madrid as a "dream start" after scoring and assisting in a 5-0 Copa del Rey victory over Real Betis. According to his post-match interview with Sporty TV, the 28-year-old Nigerian international credited a warm...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has left South African club Chippa United after four years, despite signing a three-year contract extension in 2024. The club announced his departure in a statement, confirming they granted his release request and thanked him for his service...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially completed his transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid for a fee of €40 million, comprising a €35 million fixed sum and €5 million in add-ons. The 29-year-old signed a four-and-a-half-year contract, committing until June 2030...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially joined Atletico Madrid, ending a protracted transfer saga with Italian club Atalanta. The deal is worth €40 million, comprising a €35 million fixed fee and €5 million in add-ons. Lookman arrived in Madrid, stating he was "very...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has completed a high-profile transfer to La Liga side Atletico Madrid in a deal worth up to €40 million. The move, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, ends a protracted transfer saga and sees the Nigerian international join Diego...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is set to join Atlético Madrid in a permanent transfer from Atalanta, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The reported agreement involves a fixed fee of €35 million, with potential add-ons raising the total to €40 million. A long-term...

The Digest: The Portuguese Football Federation has proposed an international friendly match against Nigeria's Super Eagles, scheduled for June 6, 2026, in Lisbon. The encounter, agreed to in principle by both federations, is intended as a key warm-up for Portugal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World...

The Digest: Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze has lost his mother, Sarah Chukwueze, following a brief illness. The death was announced by his brother, David Chukwueze, in a series of emotional posts on Instagram. David expressed profound grief, noting the sudden nature of her...

The Digest: Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has stated that he did not receive any salary or accommodation allowance throughout his eight-year tenure. Speaking on a sports programme, Pinnick revealed he was entitled to $80,000 annually but chose not to collect it...

The Digest: Former Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has publicly asserted that the Super Eagles would have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup had he remained in charge. In an interview on Sunday Oliseh's show, Pinnick, who led the NFF from 2014 to 2022, stated, "If...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Salim Fago Lawal has completed a transfer to Czech First League champions Viktoria Plzen, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract. The 23-year-old moves from Croatian side NK Istra, where he registered 15 goals and two assists. In a statement on the club's...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is mourning the loss of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died in a road accident on Tuesday. The retired military officer was involved in a crash in Umunede, Delta State, and was pronounced dead after being rushed to a hospital in Agbor. Ndidi's...

The Digest: The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has firmly dismissed widespread speculation linking Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle with a move away from Nigeria. Olopade stated, "Eric Chelle is not going anywhere," addressing reported interest...

The Digest: The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has publicly disagreed with former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh's recent criticism of Victor Osimhen and the national team. Olopade, in an interview with Footy-Africa, stated he "strongly disagrees"...

The Digest: The father of Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba, has publicly appealed for a reunion with his son after an 18-year separation. In an interview, Ughelumba explained that a serious rift with Bassey's mother led to him being cut off from all four of his...

The Digest: Reports circulating on social media and sports media indicate that the Tunisian Football Federation has made a substantial offer to current Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle. According to these unverified reports, Tunisia is offering a salary that doubles his current earnings with the...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Akor Adams made Nigerian football history by surpassing the legendary Rashidi Yekini's La Liga goal tally during Sevilla's 2-1 comeback victory over Athletic Club. Adams converted a second-half penalty, his sixth goal in Spain's top flight this season, moving...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has commended head coach Eric Chelle for rebuilding team unity and reconnecting the national side with Nigerian fans after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to reports from Pulse Sports, Iwobi highlighted Chelle’s emphasis on mutual...

The Digest: NFF Technical Director Austin Eguavoen has expressed disappointment over the exclusion of players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) from the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In an interview with Footy Africa, Eguavoen stated that at least three...