NIGERIA

The head of the National Senior team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has revealed the reason behind his decision to call three players of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to his team for the World Cup classification games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, respectively. Chelle appointed the duo of goalkeeper Kayode Bankole of Remo Stars and Niger midfielder Tornado Papa Daniel …

Super Falcons Forward Monday Gift has sealed a transfer to Major League Soccer, MLS, Club Washington Spirit. On Monday, who wrote a three -year contract with the additional one year option linked to Washington Spirit of the Spanish team League F UD Tenerife. The 23 -year -old is already looking forward to playing for her new club. “I am excited …

The chief coach of the national senior team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made public his initial alignment for the World Cup Classifying Game against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Chelle began his reign as a coach with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali playing in a 4-3-1-2 system, which in practice is mainly …

The federal government will start clampdown in irregular migrants in the country starting August 1. Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Olubunmi Supi-Ojo, revealed this during a meeting with the Nigerian Employer Consultative Association (NECA) on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the federal government gave a three -month grace period to irregular migrants starting from May 1. The Minister said: “So …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has begun to establish a case against South Africa to present a not eligible player at Theboho Mokoena in his 2-0 victory over Lesotho during the last round of games in the World Cup qualifiers, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Mokoena was supposed to be suspended for the game on Friday after collecting two yellow cards in previous …

The Governor of the state of Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno, has bought 30,000 tickets for football fans and followers before the 2026 Super Eagles World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. The movement is to mobilize the support for the Super Eagles in the crucial encounter of Group C. The three -time African champions will receive the Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio …

The captain of the national senior team of Nigeria William Troost-Ekong has made suggestions that the team depends largely on the striker Victor Osimhen, after their two goals helped a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Osimhen, like Ekong, was playing in his first classification of the World Cup after the four previous …

Zimbabwe Chief coach Michael Nees has sounded a warning note to his players before the World Cup Classifying Game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Zimbabwe fought from two goals to attract 2-2 at home against Benin Republic on Thursday, while Nigeria secured his first victory in the qualifiers with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali on …

The Cyriel pose celebrated their return to Nigeria’s national team with a goal and assistance while the Rangers stun to Fenerbahçe 3-1 in the 16-stage Europa League round, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Back in the provisional Super Eagles team for the World Cup Classifying Games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The poses gave the coach of the Nigerian team some food to think …

The chief coach of the national senior team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made a great decision in his initial alignment for today’s game against Rwanda by leaving Bruno Onyemaechi in his preferred training 4-3-1-2, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Bruno, who was once present in all the games of the AFCon qualifiers, falls to the bank as well as the midfielder of …