NIGERIA

The last two seasons have been hugely disappointing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. After finishing just above the relegation zone for two campaigns in a row, the powers that be decided that a major investment on the pitch was necessary this summer. The board stayed true to their promise to invest, spending more than £200m on new players …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has been forced to make two changes to the Super Eagles squad for the AFCON 2027 qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria will reach the top of the table without the services of their captain Wilfred Ndidi and also the starting winger Samuel Chukwueze. Both players started in the 2-1 win against Madagascar …

Ola Aina has admitted that Moses Usor’s solo goal against Madagascar in the AFCON qualifiers that sealed a 2-1 win for the Super Eagles left him stunned, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Usor was introduced in the second half for his international debut for Nigeria, and the LASK winger justified coach Eric Chelle’s confidence by replacing him with Samuel Chukwueze with the score …

Al Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena says he is confident of scoring on his debut for Nigeria’s senior team in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Born in Nigeria and raised in France, the 20-year-old opted to play for Nigeria rather than wait for France, and had a debut to remember when he equalized for Nigeria on the stroke …

The Nigerian Super Eagles began their AFCON qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria fell behind in the 16th minute when their offside trap was overcome leaving goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with no chance. The Super Eagles made sure they made it to the break with debutant George Ilenikhena …

Madagascar coach Corentin Martins has explained why his team blew a one-goal lead by losing 1-2 to Nigeria’s senior team in their first match of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Madagascar took an early lead but were stopped by the duo of George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor, who sealed the victory for Nigeria with goals in the 45th and …

The Nigerian Super Eagles began their AFCON qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor helped them turn the score around in the 16th minute and claim a first victory, ahead of Tuesday’s match against Guinea-Bissau. We rate the players of the …

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle praised his players for showing strong character in their 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign. Nigeria came from behind to defeat Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday night. Madagascar surprised the home crowd in the 16th minute when Kari …

Nigeria senior national team head coach Eric Chelle explained how his team recovered from a 0-1 deficit to record a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the opening match of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor helped Nigeria recover from a delay and claim their first victory ahead of Tuesday’s match against Guinea-Bissau. …

Nigeria and the United States have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the mining sector through a new framework aimed at attracting more American investment and unlocking greater value from Nigeria’s mineral resources. The agreement was unveiled in New York on Wednesday by Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau. The signing …