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Today marks the 45th anniversary of a momentous occasion in Nigerian football history  the day the Super Eagles, then known as the Green Eagles, lifted their first ever Africa Cup of Nations AFCON trophy on home soil in Lagos. On March 22, 1980, the Green Eagles rose to the occasion in front of a roaring […]

Nigeria edged closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a confident 2-0 victory over Rwanda, thanks to Victor Osimhen’s sensational brace in Kigali. The visitors wasted no time in making their mark. Just eleven minutes in, Osimhen met a perfectly measured cross from Ademola Lookman, rising highest at the back post to head the

Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has described his current time in the Super Eagles camp as nothing short of amazing. The young shot-stopper is revelling in the experience of training alongside Nigeria’s top football talents as the team prepares for a critical World Cup qualifier. Bankole, who has earned back to back best goalkeeper awards

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has urged his teammates not to underestimate Rwanda ahead of Friday’s pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kigali. The experienced defender acknowledged Nigeria’s recent struggles against the Amavubi and stressed the need to secure all three points to revive their qualification hopes. In an interview with NFF TV, Troost-Ekong

Papa Daniel, a midfielder for Niger Tornadoes, has expressed his surprise and joy after being included in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. Speaking to the NFF media team, Daniel admitted that his call up came as a shock: “I never expected it. I was just doing

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that he is leaving no room for distractions or indiscipline ahead of Nigeria’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. According to an exclusive report from SCORENigeria, the coach has issued strict directives to his backroom staff, banning all visitors from entering the team’s training

Victor Osimhen has set the tone for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier by being among the first players to arrive in Rwanda. The Super Eagles striker, known for his leadership both on and off the pitch, responded to new coach Eric Chelle’s call for senior players to take charge as the team looks

Ibrahim Hafiz Umar, a Stade de Reims centre forward, has been called up to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. The 19 year old striker first gained international attention after his outstanding performances at the Viareggio Cup, where he won the Golden Boot with ten goals in

Anthony Dennis, the Göztepe midfielder, has expressed his confidence that the Super Eagles will secure victories over Rwanda and Zimbabwe to revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. “These two games won’t be easy, but I believe the team will give everything to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians,”. “The players know just

Cyriel Dessers is set to make a return to the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, with head coach Eric Chelle considering him over Paul Onuachu and Tolu Arokodare. Although Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface remain the top-choice strikers, Dessers has now emerged as a likely