National Team News

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have risen four places to 41st in the world and now rank fifth in Africa, according to the latest FIFA men’s world rankings. The jump follows emphatic qualifying wins in their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign a 2-1 victory over Lesotho and a 4-0 rout of Benin Republic. Across Africa, Morocco remain the

Super Eagles newcomer Akor Adams has declared his commitment to contributing all he can to the national side as Nigeria pursues qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With two matches remaining in the qualifiers, the Super Eagles will face Lesotho away this Friday and then host Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday. After eight

Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has injected freshness and urgency into Nigeria’s squad as they prepare for must win World Cup qualifying fixtures. Nigeria finds itself in a precarious position in their qualifying group, making the upcoming matches effectively do or die. Chelle’s approach reportedly emphasises high intensity, tighter defensive structure, and more

Former Arsenal and Ajax forward Chuba Akpom has reiterated his ambition to represent Nigeria at senior level, despite previously playing for England’s youth teams. Akpom, who is currently on loan at Ipswich Town, says he has completed the necessary paperwork for a Nigerian passport and is in contact with Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle. Akpom,

A diplomatic storm is brewing as South African authorities reportedly decline to grant landing clearance for the Nigerian delegation comprising players, officials, and supporters scheduled to arrive in Johannesburg ahead of a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Attempts to secure the necessary permissions from both aviation officials and diplomatic channels remain unresolved as the