Super Eagles Coach Chelle Facing Unpaid Salary Ahead of World Cup Playoffs
Unpaid months for Eric Chelle spotlight NFF payment culture ahead of qualifying decider As Nigeria prepares for its crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off tie, coach Eric Chelle finds himself in an unexpected off-field battle: unpaid salaries. According to multiple reports, the Super Eagles boss is yet to receive full remuneration for recent months, raising […]
CAF’s Play-off Update Opens Fresh Opportunity for Nigeria’s Super Eagles
VAR arrives in Africa’s World Cup qualifiers playoffs and Nigeria may be one of its biggest beneficiaries. The qualification route for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken a turn that may well favour the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that for the first time the playoff round […]
Blow for Nigeria? Noah Atubolu Gets First Senior Germany Call-Up
Nigerian‑eligible Atubolu steps into senior Germany squad as Super Eagles lose their shot at a top keeper Noah Atubolu, the SC Freiburg shot‑stopper of Nigerian descent, has received his first-ever call-up to the senior German national team, a development that poses a serious blow to Nigeria’s hope of landing a top-class goalkeeper for the Super […]
Remo Stars Keeper Obassa Named in Benin Squad for World Cup Qualifier vs Nigeria
Benin Republic spring surprise as Serge Obassa, NPFL-based goalkeeper, earns call-up for World Cup qualifiers Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has named a surprise inclusion in his 25-man squad for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches; a fixture that includes a high-stakes clash against his former team, Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The standout […]
Super Eagles Squad for Lesotho and Benin Named — Big Guns Return for Must-Win Ties
Super Eagles head coach Éric Sekou Chelle has unveiled his 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic. His list includes seasoned leaders William Troost‑Ekong, Alex Iwobi, and Victor Osimhen, among others. Squad Highlights and Key Inclusions Captain Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Stanley Nwabali (goalkeeper) […]