Chelle Charges Super Eagles Players With Four Words Warning
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has made an impassioned appeal to his players to maintain their focus and discipline as Nigeria gears up to face Lesotho in their second-to-last 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Polokwane, South Africa.In anticipation of this pivotal match, Chelle highlighted the unpredictable nature of the group standings, stressing […]
Mikel Urges Eagles’ to Fight for World Cup Ticket with ‘Red Eye’
Mikel Obi has urged the Super Eagles to assume responsibility and achieve the necessary results to sustain their aspirations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they compete against Lesotho on Friday in Polokwane, South Africa.During a discussion on the Obi One Podcast with Chris McHardy, the former national team captain cautioned that not qualifying […]
Super Eagles Rejoice as FIFA Deducts Points From Rivals
FIFA has stripped South Africa of three points and overturned their 3-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Lesotho after ruling that midfielder Teboho Mokoena was fielded while ineligible. In addition to the points deduction, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has been fined CHF 10,000 (about $12,500), while Mokoena himself received a formal warning. The […]
Super Eagles to Play Colombia Friendlies in Preparation For AFCON
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face Colombia in an international friendly on Tuesday, November 18, at Citi Field, Queens, New York, as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The venue announced the match on Thursday through social media, stating that ticket sales will commence on Monday, September 30, […]
Super Eagles New Injury Blow Shambles World Cup’s Ambitions
Nigeria’s preparations for the World Cup qualifiers in October have suffered a significant blow as Raphael Onyedika limped off with a hamstring injury during Club Brugge’s league match against Westerlo.This setback for the midfielder comes just days after Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was also ruled out, raising serious concerns about the depth of the Super Eagles’ midfield.Onyedika […]
Why I Was Kicked Out of Super Eagles- Samson Siasia
Former Super Eagles striker Samson Siasia has lifted the lid on one of the most challenging episodes of his international career, his temporary expulsion from the national team after a fallout on the pitch with legendary forward Rashidi Yekini. Speaking in a chat with Emmanuel Babayaro on UTVAfrica, Siasia recalled how a 1994 World Cup […]
Super Eagles Target Goalkeeper Sets Bundesliga Record
Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu made his mark in Bundesliga history on Matchday 4 by saving his fifth consecutive penalty in the league, aiding his team in achieving a decisive 3-0 win against Werder Bremen. Atubolu, aged 23, thwarted Romano Schmid’s penalty attempt in the 59th minute, preserving Freiburg’s two-goal advantage and ensuring a clean sheet.This […]
Friday Ekpo Outlines Eagles’ Restoration After 2026 WC Absence
Former Nigerian midfielder Friday Ekpo has begun considering a plan for the Super Eagles’ comeback after their recent 1-1 draw with South Africa appeared to have dampened their chances of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup the following year.It was reported on Monday, 22nd, that Ekpo believes that the Eagles’ comeback should commence with the […]
Victor Osimhen Finally Returns to Galatasaray Training
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has resumed training at Galatasaray, two weeks after an ankle injury. Osimhen sustained an injury to his ankle during Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda two weeks prior.This injury forced him to leave the Super Eagles camp prematurely to return to Galatasaray for treatment. Since the conclusion of […]
I’ll Struggle to Score With Current Eagles Lack Creativity’– Aiyegbeni
Former Nigerian striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has expressed that he would find it challenging to score goals with the current Super Eagles team due to their lack of creativity.Aiyegbeni, who represented the national team from 2000 to 2012, shared his thoughts on the Super Eagles’ performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when he made […]
Nigeria’s World Cup Hope Comes Alive Following Eritrea’s Withdrawal
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have received a renewed sense of optimism in their pursuit of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to Eritrea’s withdrawal from the CAF qualifiers.Eritrea exited the competition without playing a match in Group E, resulting in five active teams instead of the usual six.According to the format approved by CAF, […]
Poor Preparation at The Top: Why The Super Eagles are Struggling
Nigeria’s battle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup has once again exposed a bitter truth: The nation’s problem is not the players on the pitch, but the lack of preparation from those running football in the country. With the quality of talent available, the Super Eagles should not be struggling in a group they […]