Chelle drops Osimhen, Nwabali ahead of friendlies
By Happiness EtukudoSuper Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has selected captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman among 23 players for the team’s upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Turkey.It has been confirmed that the matches, which were originally set to take place in Amman, have been relocated to Antalya due to the […]
Enough of Excuses!” — Ejiofor, Elumelu Blast NFF, Demand Focus on Pitch Over Petitions
Former Super Eagles defender Eric Ejiofor and ex-technical committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austel Elumelu, have both criticised the federation’s handling of its petition against the DR Congo national football team, urging authorities to abandon the process and focus on rebuilding Nigerian football. Reacting to the decision by FIFA to dismiss Nigeria’s complaint […]
NFF set to offer Super Eagles coach $100k salary
It has been reported that the Nigeria Football Federation plans to offer Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle a monthly salary of $100,000 as negotiations continue with the Franco-Malian tactician.New information regarding the discussions was shared with our correspondent by a well-placed source within the federation, who indicated that the football organization is willing to […]
Super Eagles Friendlies Against Iran and Jordan Moved to Turkey
The Nigeria national football team will now face Iran national football team and Jordan national football team in Antalya, Turkey, after the international friendlies were relocated from Amman. The matches were initially scheduled to take place in Amman, but organisers moved the fixtures to Antalya due to the current situation in the Middle East and […]
Obi Mikel Demands NFF Leadership Resignation After Nigeria’s World Cup Failure
Former Nigeria national football team captain John Obi Mikel has called for the resignation of the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation following the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s absence from the tournament, which will be co hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico, would mark the second consecutive […]
Tinubu, NFF Mourns Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who died at the age of 88. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President sympathised with the family, associates and […]
FIFA Finally Gives Super Eagles Verdict
Hope dash to the wall, things have fallen apart for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as the hope of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have effectively ended after FIFA confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative.According to the recent report, it is claimed that in […]
Super Eagles Coach Demands 174 Million Monthly Wage
Eric Chelle’s future as the head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria has come under fresh scrutiny after a new insider report revealed the former Lens defender sought a major pay rise.The report has it that despite the Franco-Malian tactician being under contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), he reportedly submitted a 19-point […]
Nigerians Hold Their Hearts In Their Hands As FIFA Nears Verdict
Anxiety may be rising among fans, but the Nigeria Football Federation has made one thing clear: there is no decision yet from FIFA regarding Nigeria’s protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The controversy stems from Nigeria’s dramatic elimination by DR Congo national football team in a penalty shootout during the African zone World Cup […]
The Problem With Nigerian Football
Following the recently released FIFA ranking and the CAF Best XI, there are clear signs that the issues phasing Nigerian football are not as humongous as first imagined. This is evident as three Super Eagles players were named in the Best XI of the tournament, showing that Nigeria still has players good enough to take […]
Did Super Eagles Reject Bronze Medal?
Ibrahim Gusau, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has clarified why the Super Eagles players were absent from the medal presentation ceremony at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday.The super Eagles of Nigeria were able to secure a third place position on Saturday after edging past the Pharaohs of […]
Nigeria’s FIFA Ranking Released
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are soaring again, and the feeling is one of a naija spirit. In the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Monday, the Super Eagles have surged to 26th in the world, completing an impressive 12-place jump that shows their resurgence on the continental stage. Only weeks ago, Nigeria were ranked 38th, but […]