National Team News

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 […]

The Russia Football Union has confirmed that the much-anticipated friendly between Russia’s senior national team and Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take place at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Scheduled for Friday, June 6, this fixture marks the first ever meeting between the two nations at the senior level. Luzhniki Stadium, last used by Russia

Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has encouraged the Nigerian national team to remain positive and committed as they continue their quest for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With Nigeria currently sitting fourth in Group C of the qualifiers with seven points, the road to qualification is steep but still possible. South

The Flying Eagles have named a provisional 35-man squad for a training camp in Abuja ahead of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, which kicks off later this month in Egypt. Head coach Aliyu Zubairu is set to trim the list down to 21 players for the final tournament roster, which must be

Nigeria has long been a powerhouse of attacking talent in African football, producing iconic strikers whose goals have lit up the international stage. From Rashidi Yekini to Victor Osimhen, these players have etched their names into the country’s footballing folklore. Here’s a rundown of the top 10 highest goal scorers for the Super Eagles: Rashidi

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that he is closely monitoring a group of eligible dual-nationality players, including Chelsea midfielders Lesley Ugochukwu and Carney Chukwuemeka, as well as Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, as part of his plans to strengthen Nigeria’s squad. Chelle stated that while he has not yet personally contacted the players,

Despite recent setbacks, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has insisted the team remains fully confident of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C with only four matches remaining, trailing leaders South Africa by six points. In a post-match interview with SuperSport TV, Ekong acknowledged the frustration of dropping

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has attributed Nigeria’s late 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe to player fatigue and a lapse in focus during the closing stages. The result came as a blow after Nigeria had taken the lead through Victor Osimhen in the 74th minute, only to concede in the 90th minute when Tawanda Chirewa equalised

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