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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...

Madagascar name squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Nigeria and Tanzania

Madagascar coach Corentin Martins has named his squad for the opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...

Nigeria midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi unavailable for Stade Rennes clash

Marseille midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi is set to miss Friday night’s Ligue 1 encounter against Stade Rennais as he continues his...

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria held by China in crucial Group F clash

Nigeria’s Falconets were held to a goalless draw by China PR in their second Group F match at the 2026...

Wisła Płock sign Nigerian winger Samuel Akere on loan

Samuel Akere has left Widzew Łódź on loan to join fellow Polish top-flight side Wisła Płock in a move aimed...

Mexican giants Club América consider surprise move for David Alaba

Mexican giants Club América are reportedly considering a surprise move to sign former Real Madrid defender David Alaba as a...

Nigeria line up friendly against Russia in October

Three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly in October as part of their...