Nigerians Abroad: Arokodare, Moffi, Nwaiwu Score as Tella Returns
Three Nigerian players scored across the Netherlands, Germany and Turkey, while Nathan Tella returned to competitive Bundesliga action....
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Nigeria Weighs FIFA Compensation Claim After Fresh DR Congo Eligibility Revelations
Nigerian authorities are examining further options, including possible compensation from FIFA, after fresh disclosures revived the dispute over Lionel Mpasi’s eligibility....
FIFA Faces Fresh Questions After Reports DR Congo Used Ineligible World Cup Player
Reports citing internal FIFA documents have reopened scrutiny over DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi’s eligibility and FIFA’s handling of Nigeria’s earlier World Cup complaint....
Super Eagles Fight Back From 3-1 Down to Hold Russia 3-3
Akor Adams struck in the 94th minute as a heavily rotated Super Eagles side recovered from 3-1 down to force a dramatic 3-3 friendly draw with Russia....
Nigeria vs Russia: Depleted Super Eagles Face High-Pressure Test in Nizhny Novgorod
Nigeria face Russia in Nizhny Novgorod with Éric Chelle’s squad weakened by injuries, club-release problems and travel issues, turning the friendly into a demanding examination of the Super Eagles’ younger players....
Guinea-Bissau Rejects Reports of CAF Stadium Ban After Nigeria’s 3-0 Defeat
Reports that CAF has barred Guinea-Bissau’s Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro after Nigeria’s 3-0 AFCON qualifying defeat have triggered a federation denial, with no corresponding CAF sanction notice publicly located....
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....
Russia Is a Friendly — But Chelle Needs Answers About Nigeria’s Second Line
Nigeria's friendly against Russia was already an opportunity to widen Éric Chelle's options. After a 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau and changes to the travelling squad, it has become a test of who can function when the established hierarchy is disrupted....
Guinea-Bissau 3-0 Nigeria: Super Eagles hit early AFCON 2027 qualification pressure
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....
After Guinea-Bissau: If SWAN Is a Pressure Group, Where Is the Pressure?
Nigeria’s 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau has ignited another blame game around players, coaches and administrators. But the result also presents a test for Nigerian sports journalism. If SWAN intends to exert meaningful pressure, it must define responsibility, preserve institutional memory, track commitments and ensure that important questions survive long after the outrage fades....