NIGERIA

Premier League club Brentford have announced Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka has signed a new four-year deal at the club. Onyeka will now remain with the Bees until 2027. The 25-year-old arrived the Gtech Community Stadium from Danish club FC Midtylland in 2021. Read Also: 2023 WWC: I’m Totally Heartbroken —Oliseh Laments Super Falcons Loss To England “I’m very pleased that …

By Dr. Mumini Alao The last seven Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been won by seven different countries: 2010 Egypt; 2012 Zambia; 2013 Nigeria; 2015 Côte d’Ivoire; 2017 Cameroun; 2019 Algeria; 2021 Senegal. Will South Africa be the EIGHTH straight different winner at the ongoing 2023 edition in Côte d’Ivoire? That question gained validity following Bafana Bafana’s sterling performance …

Wilfred Ndidi has said the Super Eagles must beat South Africa to get their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign back on track. The Super Eagles are yet to record a win in Group C after recording just two points from their opening two games. Finidi George’s side will host Bafana Bafana in a matchday three encounter at the Godswill …

Nigerian forward Elijah Ani has been nominated for the Rwanda Premier League Player of the Year award, reports Completesports.com. Ani enjoyed a successful spell with Bugesera FC in the 2023/24 season. The former Lobi Stars forward finished the season as top scorer with 15 goals from 27 games. Read Also:2026 WCQ: NPFL Players Have What It Takes To Compete In …

Marvelous Nakamba shared his thoughts on Zimbabwe’s 1-1 draw against Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match held at Huye Stadium in Rwanda on Sunday. Despite taking an early lead with Walter Musona’s long range free-kick in the 26th minute, Zimbabwe couldn’t secure the win. Key players such as Teenage Hadebe, Tanaka Shandirwa, and Divine Lunga missed clear-cut …

The Super Eagles will train once on Tuesday as they intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. The session, according to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe will commence at 4pm. It will hold at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. It will be a closed door session …

15 players are currently in the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi and Stanley Nwabali are among the players in camp. Others are; Olorunleke Ojo, Ibrahim Olawoyin, Benjamin Tanimu, Chidozie Awaziem, Sodiq Ismail, Kenneth Igboke, Alhassan Yusuf, …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has refused to rule out Stanley Nwabali from the side’s quarter-final fixture against Angola. Nwabali sustained a knee injury in pNigeria’s thrilling 2-0 victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon last Saturday. The 27-year-old was replaced by Francis Uzoho 10 minutes from time. Read Also:AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast Oust Senegal On Penalties, Zoom Into …

Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has been named in the starting line-up for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. The matchday two encounter is slated for the Huye Stadium, Butare. Head coach Jose Peseiro opted for a 4-3-3 formation. Read Also:2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe Target First Win Against Super Eagles In 42 Years Francis Uzoho …

William Troost-Ekong has said the Super Eagles can’t afford to lose against South Africa in their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture. The Super Eagles have endured a poor start to the qualifiers with two draws against minnows Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The West Africans will entertain Bafana Bafana in a matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, …