Nigeria will face Gabon on Thursday in a crucial do-or-die match in their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria, as a result of finishing second in CAF Group C in the previous round of qualifiers,…
Nigeria’s quest to return to the FIFA World Cup continues on tomorrow, as the Super Eagles take on Gabon in a crucial play-off semi-final at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
With a spot in the…
As Nigeria head into one of the most important international weeks in years, Super Eagles head coach Éric Sékou Chelle has delivered a powerful message of belief, identity and ambition in an exclusive interview with CAF. With the 2026…
The Champions League’s league phase hits a critical point this week and Nigeria’s finest are right in the thick of it.
Victor Osimhen remains the headline act for Galatasaray after a blistering return to European form, while Ademola Lookman…
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Age fraud - also known as age doping or football age - involves falsifying a player’s age to gain eligibility for youth competitions or attract scouts looking for younger talent. In Nigeria, this…
The countdown is on. In just two weeks, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will kick off their CAF World Cup Play-off campaign - a high-stakes mini-tournament in Rabat, Morocco, that could define the team’s next era.
After a dramatic end to…
As midweek action takes centre stage across Europe, several Super Eagles stars will be in cup and league action between Tuesday and Thursday. From England’s EFL Cup to Italy’s Serie A and Spain’s Copa del Rey, here’s a rundown…
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When Eric Chelle was appointed early in 2025 as Nigeria’s head coach, I referenced in my well-crafted piece that he posed the demeanor of an individual who could handle pressure, evident in his…
Nigeria went into their final-day clash with Benin in CAF qualifying Group C of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in desperate need of all three points, as well as a number of other factors to go their way if…
Nigeria’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Benin keeps our 2026 World Cup hopes alive - and for former Super Eagles striker and Bet9ja ambassador Victor Ikpeba, it was a performance that offered pride and frustration in equal measure.
Speaking after…