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Super Eagles depleted before Russia friendly as injuries, club blocks hit Chelle’s squad

Nigeria head into Tuesday’s friendly against Russia with Wilfred Ndidi among several players ruled out or prevented from joining Éric Chelle’s squad.

Lagos to host 2026 CAF Awards as Nigeria lands two major continental football events

Sports Editor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

Nigeria will host two major CAF events before the end of 2026, with the Ordinary General Assembly scheduled for November and the CAF Awards set for Lagos in December.

MSF says 425,634 Nigerian children treated for acute malnutrition in 2025

Abieyuwa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

MSF says 425,634 children were treated for acute malnutrition in 2025, while separate programme data records hundreds of thousands of feeding admissions. The figures use different measures and should not be merged.

Guinea-Bissau 3-0 Nigeria: Super Eagles hit early AFCON 2027 qualification pressure

Sports Editor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat in Guinea-Bissau, leaving Éric Chelle’s side three points behind the Group L leaders after two AFCON 2027 qualifying matches.

Super Eagles Stumble Into Fresh AFCON Trouble as Chelle Admits Guinea-Bissau Were Better

Sports Editor1 month ago1 month ago0

Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign has taken an early hit after a reported 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, with Éric Chelle admitting the hosts were more aggressive and better.

Sports Editor1 month ago1 month ago0

Ademola Lookman has built regular minutes at Atlético Madrid and remains an established Super Eagles option, with the next test now about turning involvement into greater attacking impact.

Moses Usor’s Nigeria Breakthrough Opens a Bigger Super Eagles Opportunity

IDNN1 month ago1 month ago0

Moses Usor announced himself with the winning goal on his Super Eagles debut. The bigger question now is whether that moment can become the start of a lasting Nigeria role.

AFRICA SPORTS WATCH: Matchday 2 Turns the Opening Wins Into Pressure

IDNN1 month ago1 month ago0

Matchday 2 begins to separate early leaders from teams already under pressure as the AFCON 2027 qualifying race continues across Africa.

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Face an Early Test of Control in Bissau

IDNN1 month ago1 month ago0

Nigeria travel to Bissau level on points with Guinea-Bissau, with early Group L control, away-game management and the Super Eagles’ emerging attack all under examination.

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Super Eagles face early AFCON 2027 pressure test in Bissau

IDNN1 month ago1 month ago0

Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau in a high-pressure AFCON 2027 qualifier after both sides opened Group L with victories, with Victor Osimhen unavailable for the Super Eagles.