National Team News

Twenty-one players have arrived at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne, Ogun State, to kick-start preparations for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025. They represent the initial contingent from a 35‑man provisional squad named by Head Coach Eric Chelle. The first training session was held under floodlights on Monday at 7 p.m., with the […]

Super Eagles legend Tarila Emmanuel Eguavon, popularly known as Eguavon, has appealed to the Nigerian government to immortalise the late goalkeeper Peter Rufai through a lasting national tribute. The request comes in the wake of Rufai’s death on July 3, 2025, at the age of 61 after a brief illness in Lagos. Eguavon emphasised Rufai’s

Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has revealed he envisions at least four players from the NPFL earning national team call-ups after being inspired by Benjamin Fredrick’s recent breakthrough. During matches between Ikorodu City vs Plateau United and Remo Stars vs Kwara United, Chelle was particularly impressed, spotting four promising talents in the first game and another

Coach Justin Madugu has announced a 23-woman Super Falcons squad ahead of upcoming international friendlies versus Cameroon. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie pace the lineup, while striker Asisat Oshoala is notably absent. The squad blends Europe-based talent with home-grown stars, featuring midfielders like Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain) and Christy Ucheibe (Benfica), alongside local

Kwara United will face Abakaliki FC in a landmark final of the 2025 President’s Federation Cup. It will be the first time either side has reached this stage of Nigeria’s oldest football competition. Kwara earned their spot after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Rangers International at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, thanks to a

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