“I Can’t Wait” — Arsenal Graduate Arthur Okonkwo Excited Ahead Of Super Eagles Debut
Newly eligible Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has expressed his excitement at the prospect of finally representing the Super Eagles after completing his international switch from England to Nigeria. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who currently plays for Wrexham, recently received FIFA approval to switch his international allegiance, officially clearing the way for him to feature for Nigeria […]
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 […]
Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets Get New Managers as NFF Unveils Maikaba and Uwejamomere
Nigerian football federation reshuffles youth teams ahead of upcoming CAF and FIFA competitions The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed experienced tactician Abdu Maikaba as head coach of the Flying Eagles, while Eboboritse Uwejamomere has been named the new coach of the Golden Eaglets as part of a strategic overhaul of Nigeria’s youth national […]
Injury Blow: Chelle Loses Czech-Based Forward Ahead of Unity Cup
Lawal to miss Unity Cup and upcoming international friendlies Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Unity Cup have suffered a setback after Czech-based striker Salim Fago Lawal was ruled out of the tournament due to injury. The forward, who plays for Viktoria Plzeň, is expected to remain sidelined until the end of the 2025–2026 season after […]
Eric Chelle to scout Europe, NPFL for new Super Eagles stars ahead of Unity Cup
Coach opens door for dual-national players and home-based talents Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has confirmed plans to expand Nigeria’s player pool by inviting dual-national players and standout Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) stars ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup in London. The Franco-Malian tactician revealed that the invitational tournament will serve as a […]
Okonkwo Suffers First Career Five-Goal Concession After Nigeria Switch
Wrexham shot-stopper’s rare off-day comes just days after switching allegiance to Nigeria. Freshly cleared to represent Nigeria, Arthur Okonkwo endured a difficult outing as he conceded five goals in a single match for the first time in his professional career — a rare setback for the highly rated shot-stopper. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who recently completed […]
Wrexham Goalkeeper Okonkwo Switches to Nigeria After FIFA Approval
Former England youth international now eligible to represent Super Eagles Nigeria has received a major boost in its goalkeeping department as Wrexham shot-stopper Arthur Okonkwo officially switched his international allegiance from England to Nigeria. The 24-year-old goalkeeper’s change of association was approved by FIFA on April 6, 2026, making him eligible to represent the Super […]
Player Ratings: Simon Shines, Fernandez Impresses, Iwobi Sees Red
Super Eagles deliver mixed performances in 2-2 draw with Jordan Hot Sports Scoops brings you the full player ratings for the Super Eagles following their 2-2 draw against Jordan in Antalya, Turkey. Nigeria delivered a mixed performance, with several standout displays overshadowed by defensive lapses and a late red card. THE STARTING XI Goalkeeper Francis […]
Nigeria 2-2 Jordan: Super Eagles Denied Win After Late Equaliser and Iwobi Dismissal
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Jordan in an international friendly, with Alex Iwobi’s late red card stealing the headlines in an otherwise entertaining encounter. Nigeria looked on course for victory in the clash played in Antalya, Turkey, but a late equaliser from Jordan and a moment of […]
Nigeria Set for Jordan Clash After Impressive Iran Win
Super Eagles seek back-to-back wins in four-nation tournament Nigeria’s Super Eagles are gearing up for their next test against Jordan after securing a morale-boosting victory over Iran in their opening game of the ongoing four-nation international tournament in Antalya, Turkey. The three-time African champions edged Iran 2-1 in a competitive friendly, with goals from Akor […]