5 candidates to replace William Troost Ekong as Nigeria Super Eagles captain
William Troost-Ekong steps away after a decade of service, 83 caps, and a role as the emotional heartbeat of the...
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Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong retires from international football on the eve of AFCON 2025
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has retired from international football, bringing an end to his ten-year run with the national team....
Wilfred Ndidi urges Felix Uduokhai to choose Nigeria over Germany
Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi has urged German-born defender Felix Uduokhai to represent the Super Eagles at the international. Uduokhai, 28,...
AS Roma withdraw interest to sign Joshua Zirkzee due to difficult negotiations
Italian Serie A outfit AS Roma have withdrawn their interest in signing Dutch striker of Nigerian descent, Joshua Zirkzee. According...
Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq ends scoring drought for Real Sociedad
Nigeria international Umar Sadiq has ended his 228-day scoring drought for Real Sociedad in their Copa del Rey clash against...
Hannover 96 defender Ime Okon left out of South Africa’s squad for AFCON despite recent commitment
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has left out Nigerian-born defender Ime Okon from his final squad for the 2025...
Fulham weighs permanent signing of Nigeria attacker Samuel Chukwueze
Premier League outfit Fulham are currently weighing the permanent signing option of Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze following recent top performance....
Former Werder Bremen star Aílton José Almeida backs Nigeria’s Victor Boniface to end goal drought
Former Werder Bremen star Aílton José Almeida has thrown his weight behind struggling Nigeria attacker Victor Boniface, insisting the Super...
EPL: Bukayo Saka scores late to seal Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Brentford at Emirates
England forward of Nigerian descent, Bukayo Saka, was on target for Arsenal on Wednesday night, sealing a 2-0 victory for...
AFCON 2025: Nantes duo Mostafa Mohamed and Chidozie Awaziem face late arrival after FIFA decision
French outfit Nantes will be able to count on African duo of Mostafa Mohamed and Chidozie Awaziem in their next...
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi disappointed after Fulham’s narrow defeat to Manchester City
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has expressed his displeasure following Fulham’s narrow defeat to Manchester City on home turf. The Cottagers...
German-Nigerian defender Felix Uduokhai eyes Besiktas exit in January
German-born defender of Nigerian descent, Felix Uduokhai, is keen on leaving Besiktas in the January transfer window. The centre-back, who...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria coach Eric Chelle announces 55-man provisional lists for tournament
Head coach of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has released a strong and competitive 55-man preliminary squad ahead of the 2025 Africa...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria Football Federation sets semifinal target for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly set a semi-final target for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle ahead of...
Nigeria defender Ola Aina’s injury return date revealed
Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche has confirmed that Super Eagles defender Ola Aina will not return to action for...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria defender Ola Aina finally ruled out of tournament
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will have to battle for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title without influential defender...
Yakubu Aiyegbeni hails Victor Osimhen as Nigeria’s best player ahead of AFCON 2025
Former Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has eulogized Victor Osimhen as Nigeria’s best player as the team gears up for the...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s Yakubu Aiyegbeni hopes Ademola Lookman rediscover form before tournament
Former Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni is hoping Ademola Lookman will rediscover his form before the commencement of the 2025 Africa...
Nigeria star Victor Osimhen marks injury return for Galatasaray in stalemate against Fenerbahce
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen marked his return from injury for Galatasaray in their Turkish Super Lig clash against Fenerbahce. Osimhen,...
Nigerian icon Yakubu Ayegbeni condemns Eric Chelle over ‘voodoo’ claims after World Cup exit
Nigeria icon Yakubu Ayegbeni has issued a fierce criticism of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle after the manager blamed Nigeria’s...