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Chelle: I Wanted to Win the World Cup With Nigeria

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 1, 2026

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed his ambition was never just to qualify Nigeria for the 2026 World Cup — he wanted to win it. The confession arrives at the most delicate moment, with FIFA’s ruling on Nigeria’s case against DR Congo still […]

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Middle East Crisis Clouds Super Eagles’ Jordan Trip

By Ubaso / National Team News / March 1, 2026

The Super Eagles’ planned four-nation tournament in Amman is under serious threat after joint US-Israel military strikes on Iran triggered regional airspace closures and a growing security crisis across the Middle East. A Tournament in Jeopardy Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles were supposed to be in Jordan at

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Gaye: Nigeria Must Stay Calm on FIFA DR Congo Ruling

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 28, 2026

African football analyst Mamadou Gaye says Nigerians should expect FIFA to rule late on the Super Eagles’ eligibility protest against DR Congo, pointing to the Bafana Bafana precedent as proof that last-minute decisions are standard practice at FIFA. The Wait Continues It has been more than two months since the Nigeria Football Federation filed its

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Super Falcons Camp Hits 24 Ahead of Cameroon Ties

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

Twenty-four Super Falcons players are now assembled in Yaoundé for back-to-back friendlies against Cameroon, with defending champions Nigeria using the double-header as their final dress rehearsal before WAFCON 2026. Camp Builds Ahead of Saturday’s First Clash The Super Falcons’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations took a significant step forward on Thursday

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Adams: Ndidi Was Amazing Captain at AFCON 2025

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has spoken warmly about Wilfred Ndidi’s leadership at AFCON 2025, calling the Besiktas midfielder’s captaincy “amazing” both on and off the pitch as Nigeria came home from Morocco with bronze. Adams Gives Ndidi His Flowers Akor Adams knows what it takes to perform under pressure. The Sevilla striker scored twice

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Obasogie Suspended Over Match-Fixing Allegations

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars have suspended Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie for three months pending an investigation into alleged match-fixing, casting a dark shadow over the Benin City-born shot-stopper’s promising international career. Club Confirms Three-Month Ban Singida Black Stars announced the suspension on Friday, February 27, 2026, confirming that Amas Obasogie has been stood

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NFF on Okonkwo: Switch Done, But Cap Still Pending

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 27, 2026

/ NFF on Okonkwo: Switch Done, But Cap Still Pending FIFA approved Arthur Okonkwo’s switch to Nigeria back in December 2025, yet the NFF is still talking about “ongoing” paperwork. Here’s what’s actually happening, and why it matters ahead of the Amman tournament in March. There’s a bit of confusion around Arthur Okonkwo’s eligibility to

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Chelle Speaks on Marseille Rumours After Club Snub

By Ubaso / National Team News / February 26, 2026

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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Iroha Raises Concern Over FIFA’s Delay on NFF’s DR Congo Eligibility Petition

By Kelechi / National Team News / February 22, 2026

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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Dikko Says Nigeria Confident in Case Against DR Congo as FIFA Review Continues

By Kelechi / National Team News / February 20, 2026

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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