National Team News

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been hit with minor injury concerns ahead of their second friendly match against Ivory Coast’s U20 team, with Bidemi Amole and Nasiru Salihu missing the final training session due to knocks. Both players sustained minor injuries during the first game, which Nigeria won 2-0, and were rested as a precaution. The […]

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has shared his thoughts following Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Ivory Coast’s Young Elephants in their first pre-U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON friendly match. Goals from captain Daniel Bamayi and Divine Oliseh in the second half secured the win, providing a confidence boost as the team prepares for the

Werder Bremen full-back Felix Agu has emerged as a potential target for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, as the Nigerian Football Federation continues its search for dual national talents. Agu, 25, has impressed in the Bundesliga this season, contributing two goals and an assist in 10 league appearances. Primarily a left back, he is

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is actively scouting players to strengthen Nigeria’s midfield ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With the Eagles looking to improve their squad depth, five talented dual-national midfielders have emerged as key targets for Nigeria. Ethan Nwaneri Arsenal – The 16 year old is eligible for both England

With Nigeria currently sitting second from bottom in Group C with just three points from four matches, the encounter against group leaders Rwanda is seen as a critical fixture in the qualification campaign. Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin all have seven points, and Nigeria must secure a win to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

With Nigeria sitting precariously in fifth place in Group C, head coach Eric Chelle faces a critical challenge ahead of March’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. To revive the Super Eagles’ struggling campaign, Chelle is eyeing some new but familiar faces in the midfield. Three players have emerged as strong contenders: Joe

Chrisantus Uche, the 21 year old Getafe midfielder, could be on the verge of making his senior debut for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Uche has been included in coach Eric Chelle’s 31-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. A source revealed that the coach is planning a visit to

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named three players from the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL in his 31-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The squad will later be trimmed to 23 players before Nigeria’s crucial matches against Rwanda on March 21 and Zimbabwe on March 25. Enugu Rangers central defender

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has landed in England, where he’s engaging Premier League talents like Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, and Taiwo Awoniyi in preparation for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Accompanied by his first assistant, Hedi Taboubi, Chelle’s mission is to outline tactical strategies and player

Basit Hamzat Ojediran, RC Lens’ dynamic 21 year old defensive midfielder, is optimistic about receiving a call-up to Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles. Since joining the French Ligue 1 club from Albanian side Debreceni VSC for the 2024/25 season, Ojediran has been a key figure, registering 11 league appearances with a goal and