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The Nigerian Football Federation NFF has announced that arrangements are underway to bring the Super Eagles back to Nigeria after the team reportedly endured inhumane treatment in Libya ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifier. According to the NFF, the players have decided to boycott the match, citing unacceptable conditions and concerns for their safety. This […]

In a thrilling 2025 AFCON qualifier match, Fisayo Dele Bashiru came off the bench to secure a late victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against a resolute Libyan side in Uyo. The Lazio midfielder capitalized on an 86th minute cross from Moses Simon, finally breaking through Libya’s defence to score the winning goal, ending the game

Super Eagles stand in captain William Ekong has cautioned that despite Libya’s current position at the bottom of Group D in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, they are likely to bring a heightened level of play in today’s clash in Uyo. Nigeria leads the group with four points from two games, while Libya has one point.

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has issued a strong statement of intent towards Libya ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers set to begin in Uyo. The Super Eagles, currently leading Group D, will face the Mediterranean Knights in Nigeria on Friday, October 11, before heading to Benghazi for the return leg

The Super Eagles held their first training session at Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Tuesday, as 20 players assembled in Uyo to prepare for their Group D AFCON qualifiers against Libya. The camp opened on Sunday, with players arriving from their respective clubs. Early arrivals included Amas Obasogie, Victor Boniface, Raphael Onyedika, and Fisayo Dele Bashiru.

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has addressed the status of Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo concerning his potential commitment to the Super Eagles. Following his recent move from Fulham to Chelsea, there has been increased interest in whether Adarabioyo will represent Nigeria internationally. While local media reports suggest that the defender is open to playing for

The Super Eagles have unveiled their 23-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying matches against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Key players like William Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Wilfred Ndidi, and Alex Iwobi have been called up by head coach Augustine Eguavoen. Injured striker Victor Osimhen, who is currently sidelined,

Renowned French football coach Hervé Renard has revealed the reasons behind his decision to turn down an offer to coach Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Despite receiving what he described as the best offer of his career from the Nigerian Football Federation NFF, Renard ultimately felt that the role was not the right fit for him at

Augustine Eguavoen, the current caretaker coach of the Super Eagles, has outlined his conditions for taking on the role full time. The NFF technical director stated that he would require a long term contract, along with patience and support, to succeed in the position. If I were to switch to the role permanently, it’s something

Uche Chrisantus, a 21 year old Nigerian footballer, has been named in the provisional squad for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya. This is a significant step in his career, as only a year ago, he was playing in Nigeria before moving to Spain’s third division. Now, Chrisantus plays in