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Angry African fans threaten to boycott SuperSport over AFCON qualifying matches blackout

African football fans are threatening to cancel their SuperSport subscription after it emerged that the Pan-African pay television broadcaster has...

Isaac James earns surprise first Nigeria call up

Isaac James has received his first call up to the Nigeria senior squad, with the 22 year old Alverca defender...

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Éric Chelle urges Nigeria to make a strong start

Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has called on the Super Eagles to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

Terem Moffi misses Nigeria match with knee problem

Hamburger SV are monitoring Terem Moffi after the summer signing developed persistent knee problems, raising doubts over his short-term availability....

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Nigeria v Madagascar – Preview, talking points and prediction

Nigeria begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign when they host Madagascar in their Group L opener on...

I want to win AFCON and compete in the World Cup – Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo

Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has set his sights on major international success after receiving another call-up to the Super Eagles...

Nigeria defender Isaac James opens up on emotional Super Eagles call-up

Newly invited Super Eagles defender Isaac James has opened up about his maiden call-up to the Nigeria senior national team,...

Brentford defender Michael Kayode reveals Nigeria approach before Italy switch

Brentford defender Michael Kayode has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation made an approach to convince him to switch his...

We are not afraid of Nigeria – Madagascar captain Rayan Raveloson ahead of AFCON qualifier opener

Madagascar captain Rayan Raveloson has insisted that the Barea will not be intimidated by Nigeria when the two sides meet...

Nigeria football infrastructure has suffered ‘irreparable damage’ – Segun Odegbami

Nigeria football legend Segun Odegbami says the country has suffered “irreparable damage” to its football infrastructure because of years of...

Nigeria football is going through its ‘worst time’ – AFCON winner Segun Odegbami

Nigeria legend Segun Odegbami says the country is experiencing the “worst time” in its football history as the Super Eagles...

Austrian-Nigerian star David Alaba arrives in Italy to seal Udinese move

Austria international of Nigerian descent David Alaba has arrived in Italy to complete his move to Udinese as a free...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles begin AFCON 2027 preparations ahead of Madagascar clash

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will officially begin preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with their first...

Arsenal draw up new plan to hand Noni Madueke bigger role under Mikel Arteta

Arsenal have reportedly drawn up a new development plan for English-Nigerian attacker Noni Madueke, with the winger set to become...

Major boost: Taiwo Awoniyi replaces injured Victor Osimhen for AFCON qualifiers

Coventry City striker recalled after Osimhen’s recovery takes longer than expected Taiwo Awoniyi has been called into Nigeria’s squad to...

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman declares readiness for Real Madrid showdown

Atletico Madrid attacker Ademola Lookman has declared his outfit readiness for the high-stakes La Liga showdown against Real Madrid. Lookman...

Nigeria lose Victor Osimhen for Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Nigeria will be without star striker Victor Osimhen for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar...

Nigeria star Ademola Lookman praises Diego Simeone for positive influence at Atletico Madrid

Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has praised Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone for the positive impact he has had on...

Zacharie Boucher dropped from Madagascar squad after old comments resurface

Zacharie Boucher has been withdrawn from Madagascar’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after comments he made...

Eric Chelle names separate squads for September and October 2026 fixtures

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named separate squads for the Super Eagles’ upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against...