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Nduka Junior described his first appearance for the Super Eagles as “amazing”, following Nigeria’s 0–0 draw with Ghana in the first leg of their 2025 CHAN qualifier at Accra Sports Stadium. The Remo Stars defender, who captained the CHAN Eagles, expressed pride and acknowledged the weight of responsibility “It’s an amazing feeling for me, being […]

Former Super Eagles midfielder and coach Sunday Oliseh insists that Africa’s national sides are no longer intimidated by the giants of world football. Observing recent results such as Mauritania’s 3–1 win over South Africa and Sierra Leone holding Ivory Coast to a goalless draw he says this marks a turning point. Oliseh highlights a shift

Victor Boniface, the Super Eagles striker playing for Bayer Leverkusen, has put to rest speculation about a summer move following stalled negotiations with Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr. Last month, Al Nassr appeared poised to seal a €60–70 million deal including medical tests and agreed fees before unexpectedly opting for another striker, Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán. Boniface was briefly

Super Eagles coach Fidelis Ilechukwu insists Nigeria remains firmly on course for 2026 World Cup qualification, despite a rocky start to CAF Group C. With just one win from four matches including draws with Lesotho and Zimbabwe and a loss to Benin concern has risen over the Eagles’ prospects. Yet, Ilechukwu remains optimistic. Nigeria currently sits

Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted he’s faced a challenging start in La Liga since his move to Sevilla last August, but insists he is ready to prove his value as the season progresses. While manager García Pimienta acknowledges Iheanacho’s quality in training, the striker has found regular minutes harder to come by just 11 appearances and no league

Calvin Bassey, Fulham’s Super Eagles centre-back, says his Premier League debut a second-half appearance against Brentford in August 2023 remains the highlight of his journey. Making his debut in a 3–0 defeat, he stepped on the pitch after Tim Ream’s red card and felt immense pride representing his boyhood club. Since then, Bassey has grown into

Italian legend Antonio Cassano has claimed that Ademola Lookman Nigeria’s dynamic winger at Atalanta would “make the difference” at Napoli, suggesting the club erred in overlooking him. Cassano believes Lookman, valued at around €50 million, fits perfectly into Napoli’s system, especially as they search for a creative spark following Kvaratskhelia’s departure. Cassano told that Lookman combines

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has strongly criticised the club’s summer transfer decisions, arguing that manager Enzo Maresca erred by not signing Victor Osimhen. Mikel labelled the current striker situation a “disaster” and suggested Maresca’s job may be on the line without a proven goalscorer . Despite interest from Maresca’s staff and fans including Jason

Former Super Eagles midfielder Christian Obodo has advised Victor Osimhen to carefully weigh his next move ahead of the striker’s potential $35 m per year Al Hilal deal. Obodo emphasised that Osimhen should either remain in Europe to solidify his top-level status or secure his future in Saudi Arabia with a lucrative contract. Speaking earlier this

Premier League pundit Nathan Tella has weighed in on Erik ten Hag’s appointment as Bayer Leverkusen head coach, following Xabi Alonso’s departure to Real Madrid. Ten Hag, who officially signed a contract until 2027, replaces Alonso as part of Leverkusen’s next chapter. Tella praised Ten Hag’s track record, stating “They forget how brilliant he was”