NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

The chances of a future invitation of NPFL players to the Super Eagles are not guaranteed, suggested Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle named two NPFL players in the Super Eagles XI that beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in the Unity Cup semi-final match on Tuesday. Chibueze Oputa and Kenneth Igboke got the nod from Chelle as starters on their debut …

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has described Celtic’s achievement of winning two trophies in a week as “crazy” after helping the club to victory in the Scottish Cup final. Iheanacho got it right as Celtic defeated Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 to lift the Scottish Cup. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill and Iheanacho with the trophy. (Photo | Getty Images) After the victory, the …

Femi Azeez was the star of the night as Nigeria and Zimbabwe clashed in The Valley for a place in the 2026 Unity Cup final. Azeez scored a brace in his first outing as Super Eagles and it was enough to send Eric Chelle’s team to Saturday’s final at the same venue. The 24-year-old earned rave reviews for his goals, …

The Secretary General of the Nigerian Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has shut down claims that Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 Unity Cup will be run by a Super Eagles B Team. Sanusi insists that the Super Eagles are going through a transition phase and that the post-season tournament offers coaches the opportunity to see new players. He also dismissed …

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Greg Etafia has expressed confidence that Stanley Nwabali will soon secure a move to a new club this summer. Speaking about the current goalkeeping situation, Etafia described Nwabali as a top-class goalkeeper who has continued to prove his worth despite the circumstances surrounding his departure from Chippa United. Etafia, however, maintained that the Super Eagles coach …

Nigerian international Semi Ajayi secured promotion to the Premier League with Hull City following a dramatic EFL Championship play-off final victory over Middlesbrough. An added-time goal from Oli McBurnie proved decisive as Hull City overcame Middlesbrough and completed their return to the English top flight. Ajayi put in a composed defensive performance and played the full 90 minutes of the …

Trabzonspor won the Turkish Cup after defeating Konyaspor 2-1 in the final, with striker Paul Onuachu scoring both goals to secure the trophy. Onuachu opened the scoring in the 18th minute after a precise cross from Wagner Pina from the right wing. The Nigerian striker hit a magnificent volley from the center of the area to give Trabzonspor the lead. …

Former Nigeria and Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has backed Victor Osimhen to join Real Madrid amid transfer rumors linking the striker with a move away from Galatasaray. In an interview with Brila.net, Onazi said that he believes Real Madrid would be the ideal destination for the Nigerian striker. Osimhen has also been linked with renewed interest from Chelsea, but the …

Nigeria will begin their Unity Cup campaign on May 26, against Zimbabwe, and ahead of the off-season competition, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle named a 27-man squad. The tournament will conclude on Saturday, May 30, with the final and third-place playoff matches scheduled for the same day. Nigeria are the defending Unity Cup champions and remain a heavy favorite …

Nigeria have officially announced their squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. Both friendlies are expected to provide a tough test for the Super Eagles while also giving coach Eric Chelle the opportunity to experiment ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualification campaign. The team remains familiar with several experienced internationals retaining their places in the team. However, …