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The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed Egypt as the training base for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, setting the stage for a high-profile friendly against the Pharaohs. Key Points: The Super Eagles will establish their training camp...

The Digest: Head Coach Eric Chelle has named a 55-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, blending global stars with domestic league talents in the first step toward continental glory in Morocco. Key Points: Head Coach Eric Chelle has released a provisional list of 55...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has predicted Nigeria will win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stating the team must “prove it” after coming close last edition. Key Points: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi predicts Nigeria will win AFCON 2025. The tournament runs from...

The Digest: Uncertainty surrounds the delayed release of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations provisional squad list. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, this administrative delay explores a recurring pattern of last-minute planning, engaging fan frustration, and raising questions about...

The Digest: Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has claimed his first Premier League Player of the Match award. According to Score Nigeria, the Nigerian international was instrumental in Fulham's 2-1 London derby win at Tottenham, exploring his potential in the English top flight and engaging...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has scored in consecutive games for Atalanta, helping his side to a 2-0 Serie A victory against Fiorentina. The 2024 African Player of the Year is rediscovering his scoring touch, exploring a timely return to form that engages hopes for both...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has surprisingly thrown his support behind current handler Eric Chelle, despite Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a notable shift from his initial position, Oliseh acknowledged that Chelle's performance has "won him...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has made a bold lifestyle statement off the pitch, acquiring a ₦505 million Lamborghini Urus while navigating a challenging period in his professional career Key Points: Boniface purchased a 2025 Lamborghini Urus valued at approximately...

The Digest: Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina is reportedly considering quitting the Nigerian national team after expressing deep disappointment with the Nigeria Football Federation over his treatment following an injury sustained on international duty. The defender confronted NFF President...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have suffered a significant defensive blow as center-back Benjamin Fredrick has been ruled out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations due to a knee injury sustained with his Belgian club. The 20-year-old, who had emerged as a key replacement for the injured William...

Chelle Submits 55-Man Super Eagles Squad as New CAF Rule Reshapes AFCON Selection The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has submitted a 55-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Nigeria’s final selection to be influenced by new CAF regulations allowing expanded...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has until December 11 to submit his final 24-man squad to CAF for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The deadline, set 10 days before the tournament kicks off, will see the manager finalize his selection from an already submitted provisional list. Key...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye expressed disappointment despite saving a penalty in Udinese's 3-0 Serie A defeat to Bologna. The Nigerian international acknowledged his personal error in the second goal while emphasizing the need for defensive improvement after his team's...

The Digest: Former Nigeria striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has pinpointed the Super Eagles' over-reliance on Victor Osimhen as the key factor behind their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on the Home Turf podcast, Aiyegbeni criticized other strikers in the squad for failing to...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has restored all photos of himself in Atalanta colours to his Instagram account, ending a social media blackout that had fueled speculation about his future. The move, which included updating his profile picture from a black dot back to a...

The Digest: Ola Aina has handed Nigeria a timely boost. The Nottingham Forest defender has returned to light training, marking a significant milestone in his comeback from a long-term hamstring injury ahead of AFCON 2025. Key Points: Ola Aina has resumed light pitch-based work for...

The Digest: Galatasaray's president has provided a clear path for Victor Osimhen's recovery. Dursun Özbek outlined a structured rehabilitation plan for the club's record signing after a scan confirmed a hamstring injury sustained on international duty with Nigeria. Key Points: Victor...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi delivers a sobering verdict, stating that even winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations cannot compensate for Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while demanding the immediate resignation of the NFF board. Key Points...

The Digest: Former Ghana star Asamoah Gyan has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles as strong contenders to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy, placing them alongside holders Côte d’Ivoire and hosts Morocco in a three-way battle for continental glory. Key Points: Asamoah Gyan named Nigeria...

The Digest: Newly appointed Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino has immediately identified Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as essential to his plans, signaling the club's intent to resist major transfer offers and build their Serie A resurgence around the Nigerian international. Key...