Taiwo Awoniyi Returns to Super Eagles After Osimhen Injury Blow
Chelle calls on Coventry City forward for Super Eagles’ opening Group L matches The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the change after Osimhen was ruled out of the two September qualifiers because he is still recovering from a muscle injury. Awoniyi’s inclusion was announced through the Super Eagles’ official social media channels, with the national team welcoming the Coventry City striker back into the squad. The 29-year-old forward was not part of Eric Chelle’s original 24-man selection announced […]
Isaac James Earns First Super Eagles Call-Up Under Eric Chelle
Isaac James has earned his first Super Eagles call-up after impressing with Portuguese club Alverca. The 22-year-old defender was included in Eric Chelle’s 24-man squad for Nigeria’s opening Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches. Nigeria will host Madagascar in Uyo on September 25 before travelling to Guinea-Bissau for the second fixture four days later. […]
Super Eagles: Chelle Unveils Two Squads for AFCON Qualifiers and Russia Friendly
The Super Eagles coach has selected different groups as Nigeria prepares for its opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches and the Russia friendly. The Nigeria Football Federation announced the two 24-man selections on Thursday as Chelle prepares for a busy period with the national team. Nigeria will open its AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign […]
Super Eagles Match Forces NFF to Change Date of Elective Congress
Nigeria Football Federation moves its 2026 electoral congress in Lafia after CAF confirms AFCON qualifying fixture. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially postponed its 2026 Elective Congress by one day, with the exercise now scheduled to take place on September 27, 2026, in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The congress was originally fixed for September 26, but the […]
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Super Eagles Drawn Against Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar In Group L
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group L of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they will face Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar and São Tomé and Príncipe in the race for a place at the continental tournament. The draw, conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has set up another challenging qualification campaign […]