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Super Eagles to Defend Unity Cup in London This May

Super Eagles to Defend Unity Cup in London This May

The Nigeria Football Federation has officially confirmed the Super Eagles will return to London as Unity Cup holders, facing India, Jamaica and Zimbabwe from May 26 to 30 before a high-profile European tour in June. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the Super Eagles will participate in the 2026 Unity Cup in London, with […]

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FIFA Clears Okonkwo for Super Eagles Duty

FIFA Clears Okonkwo for Super Eagles Duty

The paperwork is done and the green jersey awaits — FIFA has officially confirmed Arthur Okonkwo’s switch from England to Nigeria, handing Eric Chelle a new and serious option between the posts. FIFA formally confirmed Arthur Okonkwo‘s international allegiance switch from England to Nigeria in January 2026, clearing the Wrexham goalkeeper to represent the Super

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Iwobi Hails Debutants, Apologises for Jordan Red Card

Iwobi Hails Debutants, Apologises for Jordan Red Card

Alex Iwobi spoke out on two fronts after Nigeria’s March international window, publicly welcoming new Super Eagles faces Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu while owning his red card moment against Jordan with a direct apology to the nation. Alex Iwobi left the March international window with 99 caps for Nigeria and a lot to say.

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Nigeria Eye Kayode as Italy Snubs Brentford Star

Nigeria Eye Kayode as Italy Snubs Brentford Star

The Nigeria Football Federation has received the go-ahead from head coach Eric Chelle to meet Brentford full-back Michael Kayode directly, in what could become the most surprising allegiance switch of this international window. Nigeria is going after Michael Kayode, and they mean it. Senior NFF officials are now preparing a face-to-face meeting with the 21-year-old

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Sodje Demands NFF Overhaul After World Cup Failure

Sodje Demands NFF Overhaul After World Cup Failure

Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup despite Africa receiving a record 10 slots in the expanded 48-team tournament has left former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje calling for urgent structural change at the NFF. Sam Sodje is done with polite language. The former Super Eagles centre-back, who played professionally in England for

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Super Eagles to Face Poland and Portugal in June

Super Eagles to Face Poland and Portugal in June

Nigeria are lining up two of Europe’s most competitive nations for back-to-back June tests, and the calibre of opposition tells you exactly what Eric Chelle is trying to build. The Super Eagles will face Poland on Wednesday June 3 and Portugal on Wednesday June 10, 2026, in international friendlies that will round off Nigeria’s pre-AFCON

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