As the eagerly anticipated return of the Unity Cup approaches at the end of May, attention is turning to Nigeria’s squad preparations for the tournament. The Super Eagles are set to face Ghana’s Black Stars in the semi-finals…
Three promising Nigerian footballers are taking the next step in their careers with a two-week trial at English Premier League side Nottingham Forest.
Olamide Sunday Olasehinde (left winger), Sulyman Kehinde Quadri (centre-back), and Sanni Sukanmi Adebayo (midfielder) — all…
New Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up on how he landed the Nigeria role – and insisted it had nothing to do with connections.
Speaking in a revealing interview on CANAL+ Sport Afrique, the 47-year-old Malian…
On this day in 1994, Nigeria were crowned kings of Africa for the second time. Goals from Emmanuel Amunike sealed a 2-1 win over Zambia in the final as the Super Eagles lifted the AFCON trophy in style.
Now,…
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In Nigeria, football is a religion. From the tarred streets of Lagos to the red sands of Enugu, and up to the high hills of the Plateau, the love for the game runs…
Nigerian players have been lighting up the English Premier League for decades. But how well do you know the top scorers?
Over 50 Nigerians have played in the English top flight – some became cult heroes, others certified legends.…
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The World Cup qualifiers are over-for now, with most fans shifting attention back to club football, where excitement varies by location and division. One of the many certified professionals who continue to deliver…
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On 12 March, I x-rayed the Super Eagles and their pathway to the 2026 World Cup qualification. It was an in-depth and emotionally charged piece, yet free of sentimentality regarding any looming challenges…
The Super Eagles missed a big opportunity to close the gap on Group C leaders South Africa, settling for a frustrating 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in Uyo. Victor Osimhen’s powerful header looked to have secured back-to-back wins for Eric…
The Super Eagles came together in style to honour one of their own, as Ademola Lookman was celebrated for winning the 2024 CAF African Footballer of the Year award back in December — and the moment brought nothing but…