Super Falcons Target Olympic Qualifying Progress Against Comoros
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will aim to secure their place in the third round of the African qualifying series for the 2028 Olympic Games when they face Comoros in the return leg of their second-round tie on Tuesday. The 10-time African champions head into the encounter with a 2–0 advantage following Friday’s first-leg victory at Remo […]
Chelle Frustrated Over Delay in Proposed $75,000 Salary Deal
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is reportedly frustrated by delays in finalising a proposed new contract that could increase his monthly salary from $50,000 to $75,000. According to reports, the Franco-Malian coach had hoped to conclude negotiations before Nigeria’s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against Tanzania in November. Nigeria are […]
Nigeria Considers Lagos Venue For Tanzania AFCON Qualifiers
Nigeria could return to Lagos for their remaining 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, with the renovated Teslim Balogun Stadium emerging as a potential venue for the Super Eagles’ home fixture against Tanzania. Although the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has yet to officially confirm a change of venue, the stadium’s rehabilitation has renewed […]
FIFA’s Email Excuse Raises More Questions Than Answers
If FIFA truly found that DR Congo fielded a player who had not properly completed his nationality switch, then the focus should be on the integrity of the competition—not on which email address received Nigeria’s complaint. The argument that the NFF sent its petition to the wrong email sounds more like a bureaucratic technicality than […]
FIFA: NFF Sent Congo Protest To Wrong Email
One of the technical grounds cited by FIFA for dismissing Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo over the use of an ineligible player during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers was that the petition was allegedly sent through the wrong communication channel. DR Congo edged Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in the decisive playoff after both sides […]
FIFA Knew Congo Keeper Was Ineligible Against Nigeria — Report
FIFA reportedly knew that the Democratic Republic of Congo had fielded an ineligible player during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers but allowed the team to continue its campaign, according to an investigation by The New York Times. The report said FIFA’s legal officials determined that goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had not completed the required process to […]
Chelle Confident of Super Eagles Response Against Russia
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to deliver a strong performance against Russia as Nigeria prepare for Tuesday’s international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod. The Super Eagles head into the encounter eager to bounce back from last week’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of […]
Russia vs Nigeria: Seven Super Eagles Players Ruled Out of Friendly
The Super Eagles will be without at least seven players for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia following a combination of injuries, club restrictions and administrative challenges. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the absences in an official statement ahead of the encounter in Nizhny Novgorod. Captain Wilfred Ndidi is among the notable absentees after suffering […]
NFF Hit By Injuries, Club Restrictions Ahead Of Russia Friendly
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed concern over the number of players unavailable for the Super Eagles’ international friendly against Russia due to injuries and club restrictions. Nigeria will face Russia on Tuesday in Nizhny Novgorod, but head coach Éric Chelle has been forced to adjust his plans following the absence of several key […]
Super Falcons Camp Opens As Nine Players Arrive For Comoros Qualifier
Preparations have begun for Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixture against Comoros, with nine players already reporting to camp. The early arrivals include Dynamo Brest forward Blessing Nkor and three Edo Queens players — Tumininu Adeshina, Christiana Uzoma and Valentina Uroko. Farida Abdulwahab, Joy Igbokwe, Fatimoh Solaty, Glory Edet and […]
Super Eagles Must End Complacency or Risk Missing 2027 AFCON
Another major tournament qualification scare is beginning to loom over Nigerian football. The Super Eagles’ 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in Bissau was more than just a poor result. It was a reminder of the complacency that has repeatedly undermined Nigeria’s progress in crucial qualification campaigns. Goals from Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé and Álvaro Djaló handed […]
Super Eagles Miss Out as Zachary Athekame Commits to Switzerland
Nigeria’s hopes of securing the international allegiance of Zachary Athekame have ended after the AC Milan defender made his senior debut for Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. Athekame, who was born in Geneva to a Nigerian father, had been viewed as a potential addition to the Super Eagles squad. However, his appearance in Switzerland’s […]