AFCON 2027 qualifiers begin as Africa’s road to East Africa turns serious
The road to AFCON 2027 enters its group-stage phase with 48 African teams chasing places at the first Nations Cup jointly hosted by three countries....
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Madagascar arrive as Super Eagles build for one-ticket AFCON race
Nigeria begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Madagascar with an unusual reality: only one non-host team can emerge from Group L....
Nigeria vs Madagascar: Super Eagles Face AFCON Pressure Without Osimhen
Nigeria begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Madagascar without Victor Osimhen, with Group L offering only one qualification place to a non-host team....
Osimhen ruled out as Awoniyi returns for Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Taiwo Awoniyi is back in the Super Eagles squad after being called up to replace injured Victor Osimhen for Nigeria’s opening AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau....
Chelle Reportedly Plans Two Super Eagles Squads
Eric Chelle is reported to be preparing two Super Eagles squads, with one focused on AFCON qualification and another expected to widen Nigeria’s player options....
Calvin Bassey Embraces Fulham Captaincy as Leadership Role Grows
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has described captaining Fulham as a privilege as his leadership responsibilities at Craven Cottage continue to grow....
Nigeria set for Russia rematch as Super Eagles head to Nizhny Novgorod
Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod on October 6, 2026, in a rematch of the sides’ 1-1 draw in Moscow last year....
Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Reform of Nigerian Football After Years of Structural Failure
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a sweeping reform of Nigerian football, targeting governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability as the NFF enters a major transition....
Super Eagles Striker Form Watch: Osimhen leads as Adams, Arokodare apply pressure
Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria’s early striker-form race, but Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare and Cyriel Dessers are beginning to apply pressure as the Super Eagles No.9 picture heats up....
Chukwueze delivers assist as AC Milan beat Torino in Serie A opener
Samuel Chukwueze supplied the cross for Adrien Rabiot’s decisive goal as AC Milan opened their 2026/27 Serie A campaign with a 2-1 win away to Torino....