Arokodare Scores Brace as Super Eagles Beat Tanzania 3-1 in AFCON Qualifier
Tolu Arokodare scored twice as Nigeria defeated Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo, moving the Super Eagles to six points in their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
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Super Eagles Face Tanzania in Crucial AFCON Qualifier as Nigeria Seek Redemption
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Tanzania in a crucial AFCON 2027 qualifier in Uyo on Friday, November 13, as they seek to strengthen their qualification hopes.
Guinea-Bissau Beat Super Eagles 3-0 in AFCON Qualifier
The Super Eagles suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday in their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Bissau. The result handed Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle his first defeat since taking charge of the national team. Guinea-Bissau took control in the 15th minute when Franculino…
Victor Ikpeba Picks Between Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has backed Stanley Nwabali as the Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper, saying he is better than Udinese’s Maduka Okoye. Ikpeba’s comments followed Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday. Nwabali made a crucial save during the second half to prevent Madagascar…
Maduka Okoye Faces Backlash Over Late Super Eagles Camp Arrival
Maduka Okoye’s delayed arrival at the Super Eagles’ training camp in Uyo has sparked a wave of criticism. This comes as the goalkeeper is reportedly the final member of Nigeria’s squad to link up with the team. Nigeria began assembling on Sunday ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and…
Wike Blasts Super Eagles Over World Cup Absence
Nyesom Wike blasts Super Eagles’ over their absence from the FIFA World Cup FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has openly expressed his frustration over the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. His comments have since sparked conversations among football fans across Nigeria. While speaking at a public event attended by former Super…
Poland snatch late draw against Nigeria in international friendly
Poland scored deep into stoppage time to deny Nigeria victory in a dramatic 2-2 friendly draw in Warsaw. Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by Poland after Przemysław Wiśniewski scored a late equaliser in added time at the PGE Narodowy Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 23rd minute through…
Osimhen, Lookman to miss Nigeria’s friendlies
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained why two of Nigeria’s biggest stars will not feature in the upcoming international friendlies. Nigeria will be without Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman for their friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. Head coach Eric Chelle said Osimhen was excused to focus on resolving his club future. Lookman on…
Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers opponents revealed
The Super Eagles now know their opponents on the road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn alongside Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will aim to secure qualification after finishing third at the last AFCON tournament and ending as…
AFCON 2025: CAF Slams Algeria With $100,000 Fine, Bans Players After Nigeria Game
CAF takes strong action to maintain discipline in African football. The Confederation of African Football fines the Algerian Football Federation $100,000. In addition, it suspends two key players after ugly post-match scenes in the quarter-final against Nigeria. Quarter-Final Match Sparks Controversy Nigeria defeats Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech on January 10. As a result, tensions erupt…