The Super Eagles will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, the United States, and Mexico after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties in a fiercely contested African play-off final on Sunday. The match in Rabat, Morocco, ended 1-1 after normal and extra time, but the Leopards prevailed 4-3 […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to play in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The clarification dispels concerns among Nigerian fans following reports suggesting that Ndidi would miss the crucial fixture due to the accumulation of yellow cards. […]
Nigeria strengthened their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday as striker Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to seal a 4–1 victory over Gabon and send the Super Eagles into the play-off final. Akor Adams opened the scoring in the 78th minute, giving Nigeria a late lead. However, […]
The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Mr. William Troost-Ekong, has confirmed that the national team boycotted training on Tuesday to protest unpaid allowances and bonuses. The players refused to train ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier play-off, citing delays in the payment of entitlements by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a post […]
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and commended the team for keeping the nation’s hopes alive in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The President praised the players’ hunger, passion, and determination during the match in Uyo, noting […]
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has said that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will determine the future of Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, amid concerns over the team’s poor performance in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko made this known on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday. “Eric Chelle is the […]
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has completed a permanent move to Turkish club Galatasaray in a deal valued at €75 million — the highest in the club’s history. The Turkish champions confirmed the signing on Thursday, announcing the conclusion of negotiations with Napoli, who had loaned Osimhen to Galatasaray last season. “In the context of […]
Head Coach of the home-based Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has unveiled his final 23-man squad for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN), including team captain Junior Nduka, striker Godwin Obaje, and defender Sikiru Alimi. Also selected for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from 2 to 30 August, are […]
ormer Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai has passed away at the age of 61. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), through the official Super Eagles X (formerly Twitter) handle, confirmed his death on Thursday. “We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai – a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria emerged champions of the 2025 Unity Cup after defeating Jamaica 5–4 on penalties in London on Saturday. The match, held at Brentford Community Stadium, ended 2–2 in regulation time. Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze scored in either half for Nigeria, while Jamaica matched them goal for goal. In the ensuing […]
