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The Digest: Nigeria's hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been dashed after FIFA confirmed DR Congo as Africa's representative in the inter-confederation play-off tournament. In an accreditation notice to journalists, FIFA listed the six qualified nations, with DR Congo included...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reinstated Francis Uzoho as Nigeria's first-choice goalkeeper, with Stanley Nwabali currently inactive and without a club after terminating his contract with Chippa United. Uzoho, who served as second choice during Nigeria's third-place...

The Digest: Super Eagles stars delivered impressive performances across Europe on Tuesday, with Tolu Arokodare, Paul Onuachu, and Ademola Lookman all making significant contributions. Arokodare came off the bench to inspire Wolves' 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Molineux, providing a sublime...

The Digest: With less than 100 days to the 2026 World Cup and just 23 days to the Intercontinental Playoff, FIFA has maintained silence on the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) petition alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during the African playoff last November. DR Congo is...

The Digest: The Super Eagles' scheduled participation in a four-nation tournament during the March FIFA international window faces potential disruption due to escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran. Nigeria is set to open the competition on March 27 against Iran at the Amman...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is among several international football stars stranded in Qatar as escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel force regional airspace closures. The Nigerian defender, who recently joined Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC...

The Digest: FIFA's prolonged delay in ruling on Nigeria's protest against DR Congo's player eligibility has left the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup hopes in limbo and sparked mounting frustration within Nigeria's football community. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) alleges that DR Congo...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has dismissed suggestions of dressing-room unrest following the on-field exchange between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria's AFCON clash with Mozambique, describing it as "normal" competitive football. Speaking to SportyTV, Adams...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has defended his request for a $130,000 salary increase, revealing the amount covers payments for his five-man technical staff. Currently on $50,000 monthly, Chelle addressed controversy on the Histores de Foot Podcast, explaining: "What people...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has named Okan Buruk and Luciano Spalletti as the two best coaches of his career, omitting current Nigeria boss Eric Chelle from his personal top list. Speaking about his professional journey, Osimhen praised Galatasaray manager Buruk's humility...

The Digest: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will compete in a four-nation invitational tournament in Amman, Jordan, during next month's FIFA international window, facing Iran, hosts Jordan, and Costa Rica. The tournament opens March 27 with Nigeria vs Iran at Amman International Stadium (17,000...

The Digest: Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup appear all but over after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced the Super Eagles will participate in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Jordan during next month's FIFA window, the same period set aside for...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali faces mounting pressure to retain his position as Nigeria's first-choice shot-stopper after becoming clubless, with Udinese's Maduka Okoye poised to reclaim the shirt. Nwabali left South African side Chippa United by mutual consent this month...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly submitted demands for a fresh contract worth $130,000 monthly, covering his entire technical staff and personal assistant, along with 18 other conditions to continue in his role. According to FlashScore's Shina Oludare, the Malian...

The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed circulating reports claiming FIFA has issued a verdict on Nigeria's protest against DR Congo over alleged ineligible players, describing them as "false and misleading." NFF Communications Director Ademola Olajire clarified that...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Jordan in an international friendly scheduled for the March 23-31 FIFA window in Amman, marking the first-ever senior meeting between both nations. The match forms part of Jordan's preparations for their debut World Cup appearance, where they have...

The Digest: Fulham manager Marco Silva has highlighted Alex Iwobi's indispensability after the Super Eagles star made his 100th appearance for the club in their 2-1 FA Cup comeback victory over Stoke City. Silva made ten changes from the side that lost to Manchester City but kept Iwobi in the...

The Digest: Nigerian stars delivered impressive performances across Europe over the weekend, headlined by Alex Iwobi's 100th Fulham appearance in their 2-1 FA Cup comeback win over Stoke. Paul Onuachu scored his 16th league goal for Trabzonspor, maintaining his lead over Victor Osimhen in the...

The Digest: Nigerians have taken to social media with mixed reactions as FIFA prepares to deliver a crucial ruling Monday on Nigeria's eligibility protest against DR Congo, which could revive the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup hopes. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) lodged a complaint...

The Digest: FIFA will deliver a crucial ruling on Monday, February 16, regarding Nigeria's eligibility protest against DR Congo, with the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup hopes hanging in the balance. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) filed the complaint on December 15, 2025, alleging six DR...