‘It’s About Our Philosophy’ -Chelle Explains Eagles Goal-Scoring Issue
Despite being the sole team to score in every Group C match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Super Eagles managed to net only eleven goals across nine games before their encounter with qualifier Benin.Osimhen contributed six goals throughout the campaign, with three of those coming in the crucial four-goal victory against Benin.That match […]
CAF Snubs Super Eagles For Team Of The Year
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the list of nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards in the Men’s National Team of the Year category, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles notably absent after their lackluster performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The three-time AFCON champions endured a frustrating start to their qualification campaign, […]
Osimhen Named Nigeria’s Most Valuable Player
Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has seen a dip in his market value, yet he continues to hold his place as Nigeria’s most valuable player and one of Africa’s biggest football exports. According to data from football statistics platform Transfermarkt, Osimhen’s current value stands at €75 million, down from his career-high valuation of […]
WC Play-off: “We’re Ready to Face Super Eagles” – Gabon Head Coach
The Head coach of the Gabon national team, Thierry Mouyouma, has confirmed his side’s readiness to face the Super Eagles in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff. Speaking in a recent interview, he described the match as a crucial test ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Super Eagles qualified for the […]
New FIFA Ranking Favours Nigeria in Intercontinental Playoffs
Following the Super Eagles’ successful entry into the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, achieved through an impressive performance on the final day of qualifiers in Uyo against the Benin Republic, there seems to be hope for Nigeria.Among all the teams participating in the Intercontinental playoffs, which represent the last opportunity to qualify […]
Nigeria To Face Gabon In World Cup Playoffs
Nigeria has officially booked its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs after an emphatic 4–0 victory over the Benin Republic on Tuesday evening in Uyo. The Super Eagles delivered one of their finest performances of the campaign at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, led by a breathtaking hat-trick from star striker Victor […]
Huge Mountain to Climb if Super Eagles Must Play in 2026 WC
There is still a huge mountain to climb for the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the last round of matches in the group phase of the CAF FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria dismantled the Benin Republic in the final game to join three other nations, the likes […]
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 […]