World Cup 2026: Nigeria’s Super Eagles ranked second-highest team missing from tournament
Nigeria may be absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the Super Eagles remain one of the highest-ranked nations...
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Nigeria defender Igho Ogbu faces late fitness test ahead of Portugal friendly
Nigeria’s preparations for Wednesday’s international friendly against Portugal have been overshadowed by uncertainty surrounding the fitness of defender Igho Ogbu,...
Taiwo Awoniyi breaks silence on missing Nigeria’s Unity Cup camp
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi has spoken publicly about his absence from the Super Eagles camp, explaining why he was unavailable...
Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman to miss friendlies against Poland and Portugal
Nigeria will be without two of their most influential attacking players when they face Poland and Portugal in upcoming international...
Tochukwu Nnadi returns to Super Eagles squad as Nigeria prepare for friendly tour
Tochukwu Nnadi has returned to the Nigeria national team after missing the Super Eagles’ previous gathering in March, with the...
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman headline Nigeria squad for Poland and Portugal friendlies
The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled a full-strength Super Eagles squad for upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, with...
Duke Udi urges Eric Chelle to adopt England and Senegal selection models for Super Eagles
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has called on Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to base player selection strictly on...
Nigeria to use experimental squad for Unity Cup in London
Nigeria are set to approach next month’s Unity Cup in London with an experimental squad, as several of their leading...
Nigeria to defend Unity Cup title against Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and India
Nigeria is set to defend its title at the 2026 Unity Cup, facing Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and India in a four-nation...
Samuel Kalu revives career with Botev Plovdiv after struggles in England
Samuel Kalu has revived his career in Bulgaria after struggling with inconsistency and injuries in England and France. The former...
Jordan hold Nigeria in thrilling friendly clash
Jordan held Nigeria to a 2-2 draw in an international friendly on 31 March 2026, recovering late to deny the...
Nigeria face Jordan in friendly as defensive changes force tactical shake-up
The Nigerian national team will face Jordan on Tuesday at Corendon Airlines Park in Antalya, Turkey, in their second international...
Nigeria unveil new Super Eagles jerseys in collaboration with Nike amid World Cup failure
Nigeria have revealed a new series of Super Eagles jerseys in partnership with Nike, presenting a fresh design direction for...
Nigeria challenges FIFA ruling over DR Congo as World Cup playoff dispute escalates
Nigeria has vowed to appeal against FIFA’s decision to dismiss its complaint over the eligibility of players used by the...
Personal milestone: Eric Chelle expands family with second marriage
, the head coach of the Nigeria national football team, has reportedly married a second wife in a private ceremony...
Francis Uzoho set for Nigeria first-choice goalkeeper role amid Stanley Nwabali uncertainty
Eric Chelle, head coach of the Nigeria, is reportedly set to make a major change between the posts, naming Francis...
Eric Chelle confirms salary demands amid contract extension talks with NFF
Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has publicly confirmed reports about his contract extension requests to the Nigerian Football...
Eleven players arrive in Super Falcons camp in Yaoundé ahead of Cameroon friendlies
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have officially opened camp in Yaoundé as preparations intensify for their upcoming international friendlies against...
Is Eric Chelle’s position under threat after AFCON campaign?
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle is facing mounting pressure over his future after renewed criticism followed the Super Eagles’ failure...
Germany and England among teams keen on Nigeria friendly
Germany, England and Portugal are among several leading football nations to have expressed interest in arranging friendly matches against Nigeria’s...