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The Super Eagles have announced their final 23-man squad for the decisive 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. With the team sitting six points behind the group leaders, the matches are a Redemption Mission for the three-time African champions.
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The Super Eagles' camp has been hit with a fresh setback as first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali picked up an injury during a club match. The timing is a serious concern, adding another layer of instability to the camp Camp just before crucial World Cup qualifiers.
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Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika delivered a standout performance for Club Brugge, which secured a dominant 6-0 win and Champions League qualification. His exceptional form creates a Dilemma for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, who now faces a tough choice between Onyedika...
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As Nigeria faces struggles in its 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, coach Eric Chelle has reacted to rumours about his job security, asserting that if he's fired, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) must honour his contract.
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Coach Eric Chelle responds to...
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Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has ignited a heated debate by stating that retired footballers who end up broke should face jail time. His comments, shared on X, call for active players to prioritize financial planning from day one.
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Ideye recently retired...
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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced a provisional squad list for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. The list includes key players like Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, and Ebenezer Harcourt.
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The squad is made...
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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says he did not take the job for the money, claiming he earned more in his previous position. He stated he accepted the Challenge's Call because he believes in the team’s potential and wants to make a lasting impact.
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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup at stake, the Super Eagles’ camp opens on September 1 in Uyo. Nigeria will face Rwanda on September 6, followed by a crucial match against South Africa on September 9.
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The Super Eagles will gather on September 1
First, they will face...
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Super Eagles B coach Eric Chelle has challenged his team to show their quality in their final CHAN 2024 group game against Congo. Already eliminated from the tournament, the team's last match is a "dead rubber" tie, with Chelle's focus now on salvaging Honor's Half.
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In the wake of Nigeria’s premature exit from CHAN 2024, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has provided a sobering analysis of the 4-0 defeat to Sudan, citing a chain of critical errors. The loss, which crushed the team's ambitions in Zanzibar, highlighted a fragility reminiscent of a...
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The Super Eagles B face Sudan in a pivotal 2024 CHAN Group D match in Zanzibar on Tuesday. After a narrow loss to Senegal, Nigeria must win to stay in the tournament, while Sudan seeks to build on a 1-1 draw with Congo.
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles B aim for revival after...
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More than 18 months after President Bola Tinubu promised the Super Eagles land and properties in Abuja for their 2023 AFCON achievement, the team has yet to receive their rewards. The delay is attributed to bureaucratic bottlenecks and improper documentation.
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President Bola Tinubu shared a candid moment with the Super Falcons, admitting he couldn't watch the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final due to health concerns. His confession underscores the emotional tension surrounding the match.
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President Tinubu admitted to...
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The 2025 summer transfer window has seen a flurry of moves for Super Eagles players across the globe, as Nigerian footballers find new homes. While some have already secured their future, others are still in the works. Here's a breakdown of the most notable transfers.
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons take on Zambia’s Copper Queens in a high-stakes WAFCON 2024 quarterfinal at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium. This match is a clash of legacy versus progress, with both teams fighting for a spot in the semifinals.
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The Super Falcons, the most...
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Monday Sinclair, a revered former Super Eagles coach and legendary football talent scout, has passed away at 88. Best known for discovering and mentoring football stars like Peter Rufai, Taribo West, and Finidi George, Sinclair’s death marks the end of an era in Nigerian football...
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Former Super Eagles star Brown Ideye casts doubt on Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. In a recent interview, he expressed concern about the team's poor start in the qualifiers and the lack of belief among fans and players alike.
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Ideye doubts...
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Nigeria's Super Eagles have fallen one spot to 44th in the latest FIFA world rankings, now sitting fifth in Africa. Despite strong performances in recent friendlies, including winning the 2025 Unity Cup and a draw against Russia, their global standing remains unchanged.
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The future of Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen at Napoli is under intense speculation. With his loan move to Galatasaray officially ended, the question now is whether the striker will remain at the Serie A champions or seek a move elsewhere before pre-season training begins on July 15...
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been officially recalled by Napoli ahead of the 2025/26 Serie A season, as the Italian club signals intent to reintegrate the Nigerian star into its plans under new manager Antonio Conte.
Napoli has sent Osimhen a pre-season recall letter to report on...