National Team News

/ NFF on Okonkwo: Switch Done, But Cap Still Pending FIFA approved Arthur Okonkwo’s switch to Nigeria back in December 2025, yet the NFF is still talking about “ongoing” paperwork. Here’s what’s actually happening, and why it matters ahead of the Amman tournament in March. There’s a bit of confusion around Arthur Okonkwo’s eligibility to […]

  The Super Eagles coach has broken his silence on the Marseille saga, but the bigger story is what triggered his pursuit of a Ligue 1 job in the first place and what it means for Nigeria’s World Cup hopes. Eric Chelle addressed the swirling rumours linking him to Olympique Marseille this week, but his

Former Nigeria defender Ben Iroha has voiced concern over the delay by FIFA in delivering a verdict on the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) petition challenging the eligibility of several DR Congo players used in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. The unresolved matter hangs over the Super Eagles’ preparation for next month’s intercontinental play-off.

Shehu Dikko, Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), has reaffirmed confidence in the country’s petition challenging DR Congo’s player eligibility in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, even as FIFA has not yet communicated a ruling. The complaint was lodged after the Super Eagles’ playoff penalty defeat to DR Congo in November 2025,

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee held a meeting with Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle as part of preparations for upcoming national team commitments and squad selections. The session brought together key NFF officials and the French-Malian coach to finalise plans for the team. The gathering was aimed at discussing squad lists and

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in talks to play an international friendly match against Iran in March 2026 as both nations prepare for the FIFA World Cup later this year, according to reports. The proposed fixture is part of a series of warm-up games being scheduled for the next international window, with March 27,

Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, will take on Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in two international friendly matches as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The matches will be played in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with the first clash scheduled for Saturday, 28 February 2026, and the second

Shehu Dikko, Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), says the country is still waiting for FIFA’s verdict on its petition against DR Congo over player eligibility in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, with the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the tournament hanging in the balance. Dikko stressed that Nigeria has submitted its

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are preparing for tough tests against regional rivals Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as the inaugural “African Nations League” gets underway, marking a fresh competitive chapter in African football. Nigeria will face both West African opponents in the zonal phase of the tournament, which is set to be played across four

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will begin preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when their training camp opens on Tuesday, February 24, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed. The reigning African champions are aiming to defend their continental title next month. Nigeria are drawn in Group C alongside Malawi, Zambia