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Super Eagles Gear Up for Friendlies with 21 Players in Camp

Noble Onyeagoro2 months ago2 months ago0

The Super Eagles are in Antalya, Turkey, preparing for friendlies against Iran and Jordan. With 21 players now in camp, training sessions will start on March 25.

NFF Fines Clubs for 2026 President Federation Cup Failures and Imposes Sanctions

Noble Onyeagoro2 months ago2 months ago0

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has imposed fines on clubs that failed to honor fixtures in the 2026 President Federation Cup. The NFF Disciplinary Committee also sanctioned Gombe United, Wikki Tourist, and Kwara United for various incidents involving fan violence and security failures in NPFL and NNL matches. Fines and penalties were handed down accordingly.

Super Falcons to Begin Training Camp for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will open their training camp on February 20, 2026, in preparation for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the team set to compete in the WAFU B invitational tournament.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Receives Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle for Sports Development Talks

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal Dare met with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on January 28, 2026, to discuss strategies for enhancing sports development in the state. The focus was on promoting youth participation in sports, with plans for a revamped sports complex and stadium nearing completion to serve as a hub for community and grassroots athletics.

Enyimba Appoint Deutsch Detchoua as New Head Coach in Club Reset

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Enyimba International FC has appointed Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel as its new head coach. The announcement was made by the Abia State government, with the aim of revitalizing the club's technical direction. Detchoua brings extensive coaching experience, including a notable track record in Nigeria and Cameroon, to the table.

🏆 ROAD TO MOROCCO: NIGERIA’S LAST GATE TO THE WORLD CUP

IDNN7 months ago7 months ago0

Nigeria’s 4–0 thrashing of Benin in Uyo may have reignited belief, but qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still two gates away. The Super Eagles must first survive the CAF Playoffs in Morocco — then conquer the global Inter-Confederation showdown for Africa’s final ticket. Hope lives again, but the road is brutal.

Osimhen Unleashed: The Emotional Leader Who Gave Super Eagles a Second Life

IDNN7 months ago7 months ago0

Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick didn’t just win a match — it revived a fading dream. The Super Eagles, once stumbling and unsure, found their heartbeat again in Uyo. But as Nigeria heads to the playoffs in Morocco, the celebration is tempered by reality: this is a second life, not salvation.

Osimhen’s Hat-Trick Ignites Hope Nigeria’s World Cup Qualification

IDNN7 months ago7 months ago0

Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational hat-trick as Eric Chelle’s revitalized Super Eagles demolished Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo, reigniting Nigeria’s World Cup dream and sealing qualification for the CAF playoffs. The emphatic win showcased tactical discipline, attacking flair, and the rebirth of national belief under Chelle’s emerging leadership.

Flying Eagles still Alive! Face Colombia for Destiny

IDNN7 months ago7 months ago0

The Flying Eagles’ 3–2 thriller over Saudi Arabia kept Nigeria breathing at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Now a do-or-die showdown with unbeaten Colombia will decide everything.

Flying Eagles 3–2 Saudi Arabia: Nigeria’s U-20s Revive World Cup Hopes

IDNN7 months ago7 months ago0

IDNN Sports Desk Victory in Talca, Survival on the Line The Flying Eagles of Nigeria pulled themselves back from the brink with a thrilling 3–2...