The Super Eagles coach has broken his silence on the Marseille saga, but the bigger story is what triggered his pursuit of a Ligue 1 job in the first place and what it means for Nigeria’s World Cup hopes. Eric Chelle addressed the swirling rumours linking him to Olympique Marseille this week, but his […]
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The Super Falcons have publicly extended their heartfelt condolences to goalkeeper and assistant captain Chiamaka Nnadozie following the burial of her elder brother in Nigeria. The team’s message of support comes as Nnadozie continues to mourn her loss. In an emotional statement released by captain Rasheedat Ajibade on behalf of the squad, the Falcons expressed
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Former Nigeria defender Ben Iroha has voiced concern over the delay by FIFA in delivering a verdict on the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) petition challenging the eligibility of several DR Congo players used in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. The unresolved matter hangs over the Super Eagles’ preparation for next month’s intercontinental play-off.
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Former Nigeria international Simon Zenke has expressed regret after Flying Eagles defender Amos Ochoche completed a move from Stade de Reims in France to SK Dynamo České Budějovice in the Czech Republic, saying he would have preferred the young Nigerian to remain in Ligue 1. Zenke, speaking about Ochoche’s transfer, acknowledged the defender’s potential and
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Former Nigerian striker Chisom Egbuchulam has penned a one year contract with Detroit City FC, the USL Championship club announced ahead of the 2026 season. The deal includes a club option for 2027 and awaits league and federation approval. Egbuchulam joins the Rouge and Gold after most recently featuring for Al-Jandal in the Saudi First
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Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has been named the Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Week after his superb strike for Trabzonspor in their 3–2 derby defeat to Fenerbahçe over the weekend. The honour was decided by fan voting on the league’s official social media platforms. Despite Trabzonspor’s loss, Onuachu’s powerful header stood out as
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Midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has expressed her delight after earning a recall to the Super Falcons squad ahead of Nigeria’s friendly double-header against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé later this month. The Ottawa Rapids FC midfielder is back in the national setup after spending several years away, and she says returning to represent her country at
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Former Super Eagles forward Mutiu Adepoju has criticised the recent off field decisions at Enyimba FC, arguing that the club’s management led by Chairman Nwankwo Kanu should be the ones to appoint key technical staff rather than the Abia State Government. Adepoju expressed shock over the government’s unilateral appointment of a new Technical Adviser and
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Shehu Dikko, Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), has reaffirmed confidence in the country’s petition challenging DR Congo’s player eligibility in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, even as FIFA has not yet communicated a ruling. The complaint was lodged after the Super Eagles’ playoff penalty defeat to DR Congo in November 2025,
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Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje says he is confident that young forward Kaye Furo will earn his place in the Brentford first team as he continues to adapt to life in English football. Furo, son of ex-Super Eagles defender Iyenemi Furo, made his first senior appearance for Brentford in their FA Cup win over Macclesfield,
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