The Super Eagles face their toughest test yet under coach Eric Chelle, with an away clash against a red-hot Russian side, unbeaten in seven games this year, all clean sheets.
Nigeria faces Russia at Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, June 6
Russia has scored 36 goals and conceded none in 7 straight...
Cyriel Dessers, the 30-year-old Rangers forward, has voiced his frustration over being sidelined in Nigeria's competitive matches, despite consistent performances and recent success at the Unity Cup in London. Fans believe he deserves a proper chance at AFCON.
Dessers has 7 caps for Nigeria...
Fresh off their Unity Cup triumph, the Super Eagles have revamped their squad with four new additions for their first-ever clash against Russia. Coach Eric Chelle wants a win, not just participation.
Nigeria faces Russia on June 6 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, their first-ever senior-level...
Nigeria’s penalty shootout victory over Jamaica in the Unity Cup may not have been a major tournament win, but it marked the Super Eagles’ first senior title in 12 years. The performance revealed fresh tactical direction, individual brilliance, and areas still needing work.
Chukwueze’s...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles held their nerve in a tense penalty shootout to defeat Jamaica and retain the Unity Cup title, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing.
The match ended 2–2 after 90 minutes in Lagos
Goals from Simon and Chukwueze gave Nigeria the edge
Jamaica equalised twice, forcing penalties...
Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has quietly married his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki, in a private ceremony held in Kano.
Ahmed Musa weds Asmau Moriki in Kano
This is the 31-year-old’s fourth marriage
First wife Jamila divorced in 2017; they had two children
Brief marriages followed with Juliet...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is set to lay both of his parents to rest in early June following their deaths just months apart. He lost his father in November 2024 and his mother two months later.
The burial is scheduled for June 6 and 7, 2025.
Nwabali described the experience as a...
When Werder Bremen's Felix Agu switched from Germany to Nigeria, he revealed something profound about identity in modern football—and what "home" actually means to the diaspora generation.
Key Takeaways
Agu's decision balances cultural reclamation with pragmatic football opportunity - greater...
The Nigeria Super Eagles face off against long-time rivals Ghana Black Stars tonight in London as the Unity Cup returns after 21 years. A final spot and national pride are on the line.
Kick-off: 7:00 PM (Nigerian time), Wednesday, May 28
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
Broadcast...
The pitch is set for another chapter of the Jollof derby — but this time, it’s not just about football pride. When the Nigerian Super Eagles take on the Ghanaian Black Stars in London’s Unity Cup, it’s also a rare moment where homegrown talent from the Nigerian league shares the spotlight with...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says Ahmed Musa must prove himself once more, as pressure mounts ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Ghana in the Unity Cup.
Musa returns to the Super Eagles after last featuring at the 2023 AFCON.
Coach Chelle insists Musa must “be very good” to earn a place.
Nine...
Both Nigeria’s senior men’s and women’s teams are in full preparation mode as the Super Eagles and Super Falcons head into crucial international friendlies on different continents this week. With camps buzzing in London and Ijebu-Ode, the stage is set for a double football showcase.
Super...
The Super Eagles are in London and ready to kick off the Unity Cup against Ghana on 28 May, a crucial first test for new head coach Eric Chelle.
22 out of 26 invited players have arrived at the team’s Ealing base
First match: Nigeria vs Ghana at Brentford’s Gtech Stadium on 28 May
Second match...
According to Scorenigeria, the Super Eagles are set to pocket a whopping $500,000 for agreeing to face Russia in a historic international friendly scheduled for June 6. Despite ongoing controversy over Russia's FIFA ban, Nigeria will play at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Match Date...