Super Eagles Rise in Latest FIFA Rankings After Impressive AFCON 2025 Run

Super Eagles Rise in Latest FIFA Rankings After Impressive AFCON 2025 Run

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed the FIFA Men’s World Rankings after a strong showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and recent competitive results, reflecting improvement on the global stage. In the latest rankings released by FIFA, Nigeria moved up to 38th in the world, a jump of three places since the previous list.

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Calvin Bassey & Stanley Nwabali Named in 2025 AFCON Best XI

Calvin Bassey & Stanley Nwabali Named in 2025 AFCON Best XI

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Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey and Stanley Nwabali have been selected in the Best XI for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, recognising their outstanding performances during the tournament’s high-stakes stages. Bassey, the Fulham centre-back, was named among the standout defenders after leading Nigeria’s rearguard with consistent, commanding displays — particularly in the semi-final stalemate against hosts

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Ifeanyi Anaemena Resigns as Kun Khalifat FC Sporting Director

Ifeanyi Anaemena Resigns as Kun Khalifat FC Sporting Director

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Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Anaemena has resigned from his role as Sporting Director of Kun Khalifat FC, a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, the club has confirmed. Anaemena, 33, stepped down after serving in the administrative post since July 2025, shortly after Kun Khalifat earned promotion to Nigeria’s top flight. Anaemena, who enjoyed

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Enyimba Appoint Deji Ayeni as New Technical Adviser Ahead of NPFL Second Stanza

Enyimba Appoint Deji Ayeni as New Technical Adviser Ahead of NPFL Second Stanza

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Nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba FC have confirmed the appointment of Deji Ayeni as the club’s new Technical Adviser, ahead of their Matchday 21 home fixture. Ayeni arrives from Nigeria National League side Crown FC of Ogbomosho, replacing Stanley Eguma, who was relieved of his duties last November. Lawrence Ukaegbu had been

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Dessers Proud of Super Eagles’ Bronze Medal Feat at AFCON 2025

Dessers Proud of Super Eagles’ Bronze Medal Feat at AFCON 2025

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Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers has praised his teammates after Nigeria clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Dessers — who missed most of the tournament due to a thigh injury — travelled back to the Super Eagles camp ahead of the third-place playoff against Egypt to support his

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Rivers United Edge Remo Stars as Bendel Insurance Extend Unbeaten Run in NPFL

Rivers United Edge Remo Stars as Bendel Insurance Extend Unbeaten Run in NPFL

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Rivers United strengthened their position atop the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings with a hard-fought 1–0 home win over defending champions Remo Stars in a Matchday 21 fixture on Sunday. The only goal came late in the game from Aniekeme Okon, who struck in the 81st minute at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium to secure

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Arokodare Features as Wolves Hold Newcastle to Goalless Draw in Premier League

Arokodare Features as Wolves Hold Newcastle to Goalless Draw in Premier League

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Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare featured for Wolverhampton Wanderers as his side played out a 0–0 stalemate with Newcastle United in Premier League action at Molineux Stadium on Sunday. The Nigerian international — making his 17th appearance of the season for Wolves — was involved in Wolves’ attacking play before being substituted in the 65th

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Besiktas Provide Injury Update on Ndidi After AFCON 2025

Besiktas Provide Injury Update on Ndidi After AFCON 2025

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Besiktas have issued an official medical update on Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi following the injury he sustained while on international duty at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Turkish Super Lig club confirmed that Ndidi suffered a left hamstring strain accompanied by bleeding in the biceps femoris muscle, an injury picked up during

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Luke Chukwu Signs First Professional Deal with Norwich City

Luke Chukwu Signs First Professional Deal with Norwich City

By / Transfer News /
Young winger Luke Chukwu has taken a significant step in his football career by signing his first professional contract with Norwich City. The 18 year old Nigerian-heritage forward agreed terms with the Championship club after departing St Patrick’s Athletic earlier this month. Chukwu’s deal runs for two and a half years, with an option for

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Finidi George: NPFL Players “Naturally Defend More” on Away Grounds

Finidi George: NPFL Players “Naturally Defend More” on Away Grounds

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Rivers United head coach Finidi George has explained why Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players often take on a more defensive approach when playing away from home, saying that tactical caution tends to shape away performances across the league. Finidi made the comments as he reflected on his team’s strong results on the road, where

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