National Team News

Ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, eight Nigerian footballers pivotal at club and international levels could make significant impressions on the global stage. Emmanuel Dennis (Blackburn Rovers, on loan from Nottingham Forest): A versatile forward with Premier League and Belgian experience, Dennis won’t feature in the tournament itself but […]

Eric Chelle, Nigeria’s newly appointed head coach, has been steadily preparing the Super Eagles ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. With injuries affecting key defenders William Troost‑Ekong and Semi Ajayi, and midfielder Fisayo Dele‑Bashiru also sidelined, Chelle faces a testing task reshaping his backline. Troost‑Ekong pulled up injured in mid‑February in Saudi Arabia

Reports suggesting that Victor Boniface has been axed from Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been firmly denied by Eric Chelle’s agent, Sidibe. The speculation followed Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Russia, where Boniface once again failed to score, extending his goalless run for the national team to 13 matches. Rumours began circulating that Chelle was unhappy with

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face Russia in an international friendly that promises both tactical intrigue and national pride. The fixture arrives just after Nigeria’s victory in the 2025 Unity Cup, and anticipation is high as the team prepares for stiffer competition. The friendly will test the Super Eagles’ current depth and chemistry under

Tolu Arokodare has officially joined the Super Eagles camp in London, bringing the total squad count to 23 ahead of Nigeria’s high stakes opener against Ghana in the 2025 Unity Cup. The Racing Genk forward, fresh from a remarkable season in the Belgian Pro League with 21 goals and six assists in 40 appearances, is

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in London to kick off their campaign at the 2025 Unity Cup, a four nation invitational tournament featuring Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad &amp Tobago. Their opening fixture is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, where they will face long time rivals Ghana. A 20-man

Celebrations erupted in Ikenne as Olamide Bolaji, a standout striker for Remo Stars Ladies, earned her first call-up to the Super Falcons ahead of their upcoming friendly double-header against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. The excitement was palpable during the team’s Monday training session, where teammates and staff held a spontaneous celebration. Amid applause and chants of

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially launched the new home and away kits for the Super Falcons ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled to take place in Morocco this July. The unveiling event highlighted the bold and fearless design of the jerseys, symbolising the team’s strength, resilience, and commitment to

Feyenoord academy graduate and Almere City fullback Hamdi Akujobi has withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Unity Cup after sustaining a knee injury. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the 25 year old is eligible to represent Nigeria through his father, Chika Akujobi, who is originally from Owerri, Imo State. Despite being included in Eric Chelle’s

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed confidence and calmness amid competition from fellow Nigerian forwards Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Speaking on the “Humble Boots” podcast, Awoniyi dismissed any sense of rivalry, stating that his focus remains on self-improvement rather than trying to