Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, and Stanley Nwabali in Nigeria’s starting lineup for their Group C encounter against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who had been a fitness concern ahead of the tournament after struggling with injury, has recovered in time…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed confidence and optimism ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, insisting the team is united, motivated, and ready to respond after recent disappointments. Ndidi, who was named captain only days ago, said expectations around the squad are high and that the atmosphere in camp reflects a…
The Federal Government has fulfilled its pledge of housing units and land allocations to members of the Super Eagles following their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the development, stating that the players have now received certificates of ownership for the plots…
Wilfred Ndidi has been officially named the new captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 29-year-old defensive midfielder of Besiktas, who previously served as vice-captain, succeeds William Troost-Ekong and Ahmed Musa, both of whom retired from international duty. Ndidi assumed the role on Friday after the team…
Egypt secured a morale-boosting 2–1 victory over Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly played in Cairo on Tuesday night, just days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The hosts took a deserved lead just before the half-hour mark when Mahmoud Saber finished off a well-worked move, tapping in at the…
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, have officially opened their camp in Cairo, Egypt for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali leading the first batch of players to arrive. The camp opened on Sunday morning, marking the beginning of the Eagles’ preparation for the prestigious…
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Super Eagles for what he described as their “best efforts” in the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the team’s painful defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Sunday’s playoff decider. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, following a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the African play-offs final on Sunday. The match, held in Rabat, Morocco, ended 1-1 after normal and extra time, but DR Congo triumphed 4-3 on penalties…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to play in Sunday’s 2026 World Cup playoff against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The clarification ends uncertainty among Nigerian supporters after reports suggested the midfielder might miss the decisive fixture due to accumulated yellow cards. According to an…
President Bola Tinubu has charged the Super Eagles to remain focused and determined until they clinch a qualification spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. His message came after Nigeria moved a step closer with an emphatic 4–1 win over Gabon in the African playoffs on Thursday. The…
