Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Targets Foreign-Born Players
Eric Chelle, coach of the Super Eagles, has set his sights on recruiting foreign-born players to strengthen Nigeria’s football team for upcoming qualifiers....
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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Receives Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle for Sports Development Talks
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....
Wilfred Ndidi’s Father Dies in Tragic Accident
Wilfred Ndidi, the captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles, has tragically lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, following a fatal road accident. The accident occurred in Delta State, and the footballer's club, Besiktas, has extended their condolences....
Bukola Olopade Denies Rumors Linking Eric Chelle to Exit
Bukola Olopade, the Director General of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission, has dismissed rumors suggesting that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is planning to leave for a job with another African nation....
Samuel Chukwueze Fulham Comeback: Nigerian Winger Inspires 2–1 Win After AFCON
Samuel Chukwueze made a decisive return to Premier League action as he came off the bench to score in Fulham’s dramatic 2–1 comeback win over Brighton. The Nigerian winger, fresh from AFCON duty, shifted momentum at Craven Cottage with a composed finish, earning praise from pundits and underlining his growing influence in Marco Silva’s side....
Nigeria vs Algeria: No Revenge, Just Results — Simon Sets Tone for AFCON Quarter-Final
Moses Simon insists Nigeria are focused on winning, not revenge, as the Super Eagles face Algeria in a high-stakes AFCON quarter-final. With both teams unbeaten, Nigeria’s attacking firepower meets Algeria’s defensive resilience in a clash set to define the tournament’s direction....
Chukwueze’s EPL Explosion Continues as Marco Silva Laments Losing Him to AFCON Duty
Samuel Chukwueze’s resurgent Premier League form has triggered debate after Fulham manager Marco Silva admitted he is “unhappy” about losing the winger to January’s Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze has rediscovered his explosiveness, scoring and assisting in consecutive games, but must now join Nigeria’s AFCON camp, leaving Silva frustrated ahead of a tight mid-season schedule....
“Complete Nonsense” Ibenge Dismisses Chelle Voodoo Claims in DR.Congo vs Nigeria
Former DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge has dismissed claims that the Leopards used voodoo during their dramatic World Cup playoff win over Nigeria. Reacting to remarks by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, Ibenge said the allegation is “complete nonsense” and rooted in folklore, insisting he never witnessed any spiritual interference during his seven-year spell in Congolese football....
Troost-Ekong Retires Days Before AFCON, Shocks Super Eagles Fans Nationwide
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shocked Nigeria by announcing his sudden retirement from international football just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 32-year-old defender ended a decade-long national team career marked by 83 caps, tournament heroics and leadership at AFCON 2023, leaving Nigeria scrambling for defensive stability as injuries and uncertainty mount before Morocco 2025....
“Osimhen Is As Hard As Haaland” — Calvin Bassey Sparks Global Debate With Explosive Verdict
Calvin Bassey has ignited a global football conversation after declaring that Victor Osimhen is on the same level as Erling Haaland, describing both strikers as “equally hard to play against.” The Fulham defender, who faces Haaland midweek, said Osimhen’s power, speed and relentlessness make him just as dangerous as the Manchester City superstar....