Slot Added to Fulham Shortlist — Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze Watch On

Slot Added to Fulham Shortlist — Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze Watch On

With Marco Silva confirming his departure for Benfica and Arne Slot now available after his Liverpool sacking, the race to become the next Fulham manager is taking shape and the outcome matters enormously for the three Nigerians at the heart of the squad. Arne Slot has been added to Fulham’s managerial shortlist as the west

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Oshoala Penalty, Payne Strike Give Super Falcons 2-1 Win Over Senegal

Oshoala Penalty, Payne Strike Give Super Falcons 2-1 Win Over Senegal

Nigeria were dominant for long periods in Ikenne, with Asisat Oshoala converting from the spot and Toni Payne finishing from inside the box as the Super Falcons put down a firm marker three weeks before WAFCON 2026 begins. Nigeria 2 – 1 Senegal International Friendly | Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne | June 5, 2026

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NPFL Clubs Shut Out of FIFA's 5m World Cup Windfall — Again

NPFL Clubs Shut Out of FIFA’s $355m World Cup Windfall — Again

As clubs from South Africa, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia prepare to collect millions from FIFA’s landmark club compensation scheme, Nigeria’s domestic league is watching from the outside again with nothing to show from the biggest financial payout in World Cup history. FIFA has confirmed a record $355 million Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 World

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Bassey Leads, Fernandez Soars: Nigeria's 10 Most Valuable Defenders Ranked

Bassey Leads, Fernandez Soars: Nigeria’s 10 Most Valuable Defenders Ranked

The latest Transfermarkt update reveals a Super Eagles defensive pool worth nearly €100m in total, with two players having increased their valuations by more than 5,000 percent in under two years. The latest Transfermarkt market value update has reshuffled Nigeria’s defensive rankings, with Calvin Bassey holding firm at the top and a new generation of

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Akpeyi Tips Morocco, Senegal to Lead Africa's 2026 World Cup Charge

Akpeyi Tips Morocco, Senegal to Lead Africa’s 2026 World Cup Charge

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening on June 11, the former Super Eagles number one says the continent has never had a better chance to produce multiple deep runs, and that the atmosphere in African football circles has not felt this optimistic in years. Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has backed Morocco and

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Alebiosu: Mental Side Was Toughest Part of Blackburn Breakthrough

Alebiosu: Mental Side Was Toughest Part of Blackburn Breakthrough

The 24 year old wingback made 40 appearances for Blackburn Rovers in 2025/26, earned his Super Eagles debut at AFCON, and came out the other side with a clear-eyed view of what it actually takes to last in professional football. Ryan Alebiosu has spoken candidly about his first full season at Blackburn Rovers, saying the

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Onuachu: Super Eagles Can Beat Anyone Despite World Cup Miss

Onuachu: Super Eagles Can Beat Anyone Despite World Cup Miss

The Trabzonspor striker, fresh from finishing as the Turkish Süper Lig’s joint top scorer with 22 goals, says the World Cup absence stings but doesn’t change what this team is capable of doing on the pitch. Paul Onuachu has come out ahead of Nigeria’s June 10 friendly against Portugal to say the Super Eagles’ failure

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