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Gift Monday Joins Boston Legacy FC From Washington Spirit

By Kelechi / Transfer News / October 9, 2026

The 24 year old striker leaves Washington after 12 goals in 48 regular season games and joins the NWSL’s Boston Legacy FC. Monday on the move Super Falcons striker Gift Monday has completed a permanent move to Boston Legacy FC from Washington Spirit in a deal worth $500,000. The 24 year old Nigerian forward made

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Edokpolor Relishes Scoring on Super Eagles Debut vs Russia

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 8, 2026

The Benfica forward came off the bench, scored within eight minutes and joined a long list of Nigerian debut scorers. A debut to remember Peter Edokpolor says he is relishing the stunning goal that brought Nigeria back into Tuesday’s friendly against Russia. The Benfica forward scored eight minutes after replacing Moses Simon, making it 3-2

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Super Eagles Fall to 30th in October FIFA Rankings

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 8, 2026

Chelle’s side lost four places after a win, a heavy defeat and a 3-3 draw, and now trail five African nations. Nigeria slip to 30th The Super Eagles have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, released on Wednesday. They were previously 26th. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that Eric Chelle’s side also

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Stephen Michael Proud of Super Eagles Debut Against Russia

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 8, 2026

The 19 year old Vendsyssel midfielder started and played 45 minutes in Nizhny Novgorod, and he wants plenty more caps. Michael’s proud debut Stephen Michael says his Super Eagles debut was a proud moment after he started the 3-3 friendly draw with Russia. The 19 year old Vendsyssel midfielder was one of several newcomers Eric

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Iheanacho Explains Super Eagles Return After Year Away

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 5, 2026

The 30 year old striker is back in the squad after more than a year away and defends his move to Turkey’s second division. His goals for Bursaspor earned him the call from Eric Chelle. Kelechi Iheanacho says nothing has dimmed his love for the Super Eagles as he prepares for Tuesday’s friendly against Russia

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Chelle Says Super Eagles Will Bounce Back Against Russia

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 5, 2026

The coach blames a lack of intensity for the 3-0 loss in Bissau and wants a new-look Nigeria to show it against Russia. Injuries and club refusals have stripped his squad of several regulars. Eric Chelle says the Super Eagles are motivated to return to winning ways against Russia on Tuesday, October 6, at the

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Simon Says Super Eagles Came to Russia to Win

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 5, 2026

Moses Simon has told the Super Eagles’ critics and Russia alike that Nigeria did not fly across continents to lose. The winger is expected to captain a reshaped side in Nizhny Novgorod. Moses Simon has promised the Super Eagles will go all out against Russia on Tuesday, October 6. The 30-year-old Paris FC winger made

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Troost-Ekong: Super Eagles Need Structure Beyond Talent

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 4, 2026

The former captain says the team needs a backbone around its talent, and backs Eric Chelle’s long-term appointment. Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the national team needs consistency from the top down if it is to compete at the highest level. The 33 year old, who played for Watford, said that applies to

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Osayi-Samuel Out as Super Eagles Train in Nizhny Novgorod

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 4, 2026

Chelle’s squad trained in Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday night, with three senior withdrawals and a late call-up for Rostov’s Ibraheem Ajasa. The Super Eagles held their first training session in Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday night as they prepared for Tuesday’s friendly against Russia. The team arrived in Moscow on Friday and moved to the host

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Amuneke Blames Super Eagles Commitment for Bissau Defeat

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 3, 2026

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