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The Digest: The Super Eagles will face Jordan in their second international friendly on Tuesday, looking to extend their impressive 19-match unbeaten run following a 2-1 victory over Iran. Nigeria, ranked 26th in the world, faces Jordan (64th) for only the third time, with the record level at...

The Digest: Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has announced the birth of his first child with his Portuguese partner, Ines Fontes. The 26-year-old shared a photo of himself holding the newborn on social media, captioning it "Best gift ever." Fontes, a Portuguese content creator, had been...

The Digest: Several African nations were in friendly action on Friday as World Cup preparations intensify, with Nigeria's Super Eagles among the few to secure a positive result. Nigeria defeated Iran 2-1 in Antalya, Turkey, with Moses Simon opening the scoring in the 6th minute and Akor Adams...

The Digest: Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has admitted that the Super Eagles were too strong for his side in Friday's international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, where Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory. Moses Simon and Akor Adams scored for Éric Chelle's men, while Mehdi Taremi netted Iran's only...

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...