Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo backs Victor Osimhen for Super Eagles captaincy ahead of AFCON 2025
Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has backed Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen to become the next captain for the Super Eagles...
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria to arrive in Morocco on Thursday December 18
Nigeria are scheduled to depart Cairo, Egypt, for Fez, Morocco, on Thursday, December 18, 2025 ahead of the 2025 Africa...
Asisat Oshoala hat-trick inspires Al Hilal to thump Al Ahly 6-2 in Premier Challenge Cup semis
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala continued her blistering form in Saudi Arabia with another stunning hat-trick, inspiring Al Hilal to...
Mikel Obi recounts how he secured unpaid bonuses for Super Eagles players at 2018 World Cup
Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has recounted how he secured the unpaid bonuses of Super Eagles players during the...
Ahmed Musa describes winning AFCON 2013 as standout moment in illustrious career
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has identified Nigeria’s triumph at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as the defining...
Nigeria’s Ahmed Musah officially retires from international football after 15-years
Nigeria attacker Ahmed Musah has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable Super...
Victor Osimhen can carry Nigeria far at AFCON 2025 – Solomon Kalou
Ivory Coast legend Solomon Kalou has tipped Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen to spearhead Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title...
AFCON 2025: Ivory Coast legend Salomon Kalou acknowledges Nigeria’s quality ahead of tournament
Former Ivory Coast international Solomon Kalou has acknowledged the qualities of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2025...
AFCON 2025: Samuel Chukwueze joins Super Eagles camp as player count rises to 26
The Super Eagles camp in Cairo, Egypt, now has 26 players following the arrival of winger Samuel Chukwueze on Tuesday...
2026 WCQ: Nigeria petitions FIFA over eligibility dispute after play-off exit
Nigeria has formally asked FIFA to review the outcome of its World Cup qualifying play-off against the Democratic Republic of...
Tochukwu Nnadi savours Super Eagles call-up as lifelong dream fulfilled
Tochukwu Nnadi says his surprise call-up to Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 squad is nothing short of a childhood dream coming to...
Tochukwu Nnadi embraces surprise Nigeria call as AFCON dream begins
Tochukwu Nnadi has admitted he did not anticipate being named in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations,...
Mahmoud Saber and Mostafa Mohamed fire focused Egypt past Nigeria in Cairo test ahead of AFCON 2025
Egypt edged Nigeria 2-1 in an intense friendly at Cairo International Stadium, a win that offered timely momentum before AFCON...
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has spoken highly about head coach Eric Chelle, crediting the Nigerian tactician for bringing a...
Former Nigeria striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni identifies Super Eagles weakness ahead of AFCON 2025
Former Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has identified the Super Eagles weakness ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament...
It’s a dream come true – Nigeria midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro after making AFCON 2025 squad
Nigeria midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro says it’s a dream come true after making the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa...
Nigeria legend Mikel Obi raises concerns over Super Eagles squad selection for AFCON 2025
Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel has questioned the integrity of the Super Eagles’ squad selection for the upcoming 2025 Africa...
Nigeria youngster Akinsanmiro Ebenezer names Mikel Obi and Jay-Jay Okocha as his idols
Nigeria international Akinsanmiro Ebenezer has expressed his admiration for football legends John Obi Mikel and Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, citing them...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles head to Fez to step up AFCON 2025 preparations
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will arrive in Fez, Morocco, this Thursday as they intensify preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of...
Nigeria gear up for AFCON 2025 as 24 players report to camp
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in...