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Super Eagles Hold 26th Spot in April FIFA Rankings

Super Eagles Hold 26th Spot in April FIFA Rankings

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Nigeria held firm at 26th in the world and third in Africa in the April 2026 FIFA rankings update, with France replacing Spain at the summit of the global table. FIFA released the latest Men’s World Ranking on April 1, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles came through the March international window without losing ground. Eric Chelle’s […]

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Super Eagles Draw Jordan 2-2: Five Key Takeaways

Super Eagles Draw Jordan 2-2: Five Key Takeaways

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Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Jordan in Antalya on Monday raised fresh questions for Eric Chelle, even as Emmanuel Fernandez’s debut goal and an improved defensive partnership offered real reasons for optimism. Nigeria’s friendly against Jordan in Turkey was never going to be a glamour fixture, but it turned into one of the more revealing nights

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Fernandez Opens Up After Surprise Super Eagles Debut

Fernandez Opens Up After Surprise Super Eagles Debut

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Emmanuel Fernandez didn’t expect the call. The Rangers centre-back, born in London to Nigerian parents, made his Super Eagles debut against Iran last Friday, and the 24-year-old says he’s grateful for every moment of it. From Shock Call-Up to International Debut There’s a particular feeling that comes with getting your first senior international call-up. For

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Galatasaray Eye Osayi-Samuel to Fill Right-Back Gap

Galatasaray Eye Osayi-Samuel to Fill Right-Back Gap

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Galatasaray have opened talks over a summer move for Bright Osayi-Samuel as the Super Eagles right-back weighs his options after a frustrating first season at Birmingham City. Galatasaray want Bright Osayi-Samuel, and they’ve already made their move. Turkish outlet Fanatik reports that the Istanbul giants are in discussions over a summer deal for the Birmingham

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Casey Cap-Tied to England: Nigeria Need FIFA Approval Now

Casey Cap-Tied to England: Nigeria Need FIFA Approval Now

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Crystal Palace’s Nigerian-eligible forward Benjamin Casey appeared in England’s Under-19 European Championship qualifier this week, a competitive cap that now provisionally ties him to England and forces Nigeria to go through FIFA to pursue him. Nigeria’s dual-nationality recruitment headache has a new chapter. Benjamin Casey, the highly-rated 18-year-old Crystal Palace forward, is no longer freely

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Villarreal and Besiktas Battle for Super Eagles Star Dennis

Villarreal and Besiktas Battle for Super Eagles Star Dennis

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Anthony Dennis joined Göztepe from HB Academy Abuja in 2023. Less than three years later, Villarreal, Besiktas and Bundesliga side Mainz are all competing to sign the 21-year-old defensive midfielder who has become one of the Turkish Süper Lig’s most watched young Nigerians. Anthony Dennis is the kind of transfer story Nigerian football needs more

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Elegbeleye: Nwaiwu's Eagles Debut Is NPFL's Bragging Right

Elegbeleye: Nwaiwu’s Eagles Debut Is NPFL’s Bragging Right

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Chibuike Nwaiwu came off the bench in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Iran on Friday to become the latest NPFL graduate to earn a senior Super Eagles cap — and NPFL chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye wants every young Nigerian footballer to take note. When Chibuike Nwaiwu stepped off the bench in Antalya on Friday to replace the

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Canada Snap Up Three Nigeria-Eligible Stars for World Cup Prep

Canada Snap Up Three Nigeria-Eligible Stars for World Cup Prep

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Jesse Marsch has named goalkeeper Owen Goodman, striker Aribim Pepple and forward Tani Oluwaseyi in Canada’s squad for pre-World Cup friendlies against Iceland and Tunisia — all three were on Nigeria’s radar and all three are now in red. Canada have once again beaten the NFF to the punch. Head coach Jesse Marsch has included

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