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Chelle's NFF Contract Still Unsigned as Unity Cup Nears

Chelle’s NFF Contract Still Unsigned as Unity Cup Nears

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Eric Chelle has confirmed his new deal with the NFF is still not done, with financial discussions unresolved weeks after he submitted his contract demands. Despite the uncertainty, he insists his focus is entirely on the Unity Cup and an imminent visit to Nigeria to scout NPFL players. Nigeria’s most successful coach in years does

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Michael Eneramo, Super Eagles Striker, Dies at 40

Michael Eneramo, Super Eagles Striker, Dies at 40

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Michael Eneramo, the former Super Eagles striker who played across Tunisia, Turkey and the Middle East during a fifteen-year professional career, has died at the age of 40 after collapsing during a local football match in Kaduna on Friday morning. Nigerian football is in mourning. Michael Eneramo collapsed on the pitch during a local friendly

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NFF in Talks With Newcastle Star Osula Over Super Eagles Switch

NFF in Talks With Newcastle Star Osula Over Super Eagles Switch

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Eric Chelle and the NFF have opened talks with Newcastle United forward William Osula about switching his international allegiance to Nigeria, with the 22-year-old increasingly open to committing to the Super Eagles. William Osula could be heading to the Super Eagles. The NFF and coach Eric Chelle have initiated talks with the Newcastle United forward

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Chelle Scouts Europe and NPFL for Unity Cup Surprises

Chelle Scouts Europe and NPFL for Unity Cup Surprises

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With the 2026 Unity Cup less than five weeks away, Eric Chelle is combing secondary European leagues and watching NPFL games personally as he assembles a Nigeria squad built for opportunity rather than reputation. Eric Chelle has made his intentions for the 2026 Unity Cup very clear. This is not a tournament for Nigeria’s established

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Iwobi Opens Up on Culture Shock Choosing Nigeria

Iwobi Opens Up on Culture Shock Choosing Nigeria

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Alex Iwobi has spoken candidly about the jarring gap between England’s organised youth setup and the raw, unpredictable environment he found when he first entered the Super Eagles camp, admitting his first reaction was: “This is mad.” Alex Iwobi had grown up inside England’s football system. The itineraries were precise. Players had their own rooms.

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NFF Settles Super Eagles AFCON Prize Money Share

NFF Settles Super Eagles AFCON Prize Money Share

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The Nigeria Football Federation has finally disbursed the Super Eagles’ cut of the AFCON 2025 prize money, settling a financial obligation that lingered for months after the tournament in Morocco. The Nigeria Football Federation has resolved the Super Eagles’ share of the AFCON 2025 prize money, according to reports, bringing an end to months of

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