Relief for Fatih Tekke as Onuachu closes in on return for Basaksehir showdown
Super Eagles striker could return for decisive league encounter There is a boost for Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke as Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu continues to make progress in his recovery ahead of a crucial Turkish Süper Lig clash against İstanbul Başakşehir. The Super Eagles forward has been in a race against time to regain […]
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 […]
Lookman the hero: Nigerian star fires Atlético past Barcelona into UCL semis
Nigerian international first-half strike proves decisive in thrilling quarter-final clash Nigerian international Ademola Lookman delivered a decisive performance as Atlético Madrid booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after edging FC Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate. Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat in the second leg at the Metropolitano, Atlético progressed thanks to Lookman’s crucial […]
Super Eagles new boy Fernandez involved in Rangers dressing room row
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl has broken his silence following a heated dressing room clash involving Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez, insisting the incident reflects the team’s growing competitive mentality. The confrontation occurred during Rangers’ dramatic 6-3 victory over Falkirk, a game that saw the Scottish side fight back after conceding two early goals. Fernandez, […]
Unity Cup Fixtures Confirmed: Nigeria Draw Zimbabwe in Opening Semi-Final
Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, will begin their title defence at the 2026 Unity Cup with a highly anticipated clash against Zimbabwe in London. The four-nation invitational tournament is scheduled to take place from May 26 to May 30 at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic, with Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, and India confirmed […]
Race for Michael Kayode: Nigeria Step Up Pursuit of Brentford Defender
NFF targets Premier League defender as Italy uncertainty opens door for international switch Nigeria have intensified efforts to secure the international allegiance of Brentford defender Michael Kayode, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) now moving aggressively following approval from Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. The 21-year-old right-back, who has impressed in the Premier League, […]
Femi Azeez Shines in Millwall’s Victory as Super Eagles Opportunity Beckons
Millwall winger Femi Azeez delivered a standout performance as Millwall F.C. secured an impressive 2-0 victory away to Middlesbrough F.C. in the fiercely competitive EFL Championship. The 24-year-old attacker was widely regarded as the most influential player on the pitch, consistently stretching the Middlesbrough defense with his pace, creativity and direct running from wide areas. […]
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 […]
Ajayi, Ogbu Injury Scare Rocks Super Eagles Before Jordan Friendly
Super Eagles may reshuffle defense after fresh injury concerns Nigeria’s preparations for their upcoming international friendly against Jordan have suffered a potential setback, with key defenders Semi Ajayi and Igoh Ogbu emerging as major doubts for the encounter. Head coach Eric Chelle could be forced into a defensive reshuffle ahead of Tuesday’s fixture, as concerns […]
Okocha Hails Osimhen’s Response as Nigeria Beat Algeria 2–0 in AFCON Quarter-Final
Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha has praised Victor Osimhen for rising above recent criticism following Nigeria’s impressive 2–0 victory over Algeria in today’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. Reacting to the performance, Okocha said: “This is the Victor we like to see. He put the negativity of the past few days behind him and did […]