NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

The Super Eagles camp officially opened today in Antalya, Türkiye, as Nigeria begins preparations for the upcoming international window. The team’s coaches and managers have already arrived in Istanbul and are expected to land in Antalya at noon to begin all activities. Among the officials already on the field is head coach Eric Chelle, along with Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis …

Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding CAF and its decision to award the AFCON 2025 title to Morocco. Sodje acknowledged that CAF could be legally justified if its regulations clearly sanctioned teams for leaving the field of play. However, he stressed that from a football point of view the situation is still very …

Former Super Eagles William Troost-Ekong has strongly criticized CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON crown and award it to Morocco, describing the situation as deeply disappointing and difficult for the players to accept. “When I first heard the news that the result of this year’s AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco had been annulled, I thought it was …

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released a 23-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan, with some notable inclusions and omissions that catch the eye. Key players like Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali and Ola Aina have been left out of the team, paving the way for new faces to come in. Among the new additions are …

Galatasaray suffered an exit in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after a 4-0 defeat against Liverpool FC at Anfield. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool. However, the defeat was compounded by a significant injury involving Galatasaray talisman Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international suffered a setback already in the 8th …

Moses Simon has made 200 appearances in Ligue 1, becoming the second Nigerian player to reach that figure after John Utaka. Simon reached that milestone in a goalless draw against RC Strasbourg. Moses has been playing in Ligue 1 since 2019, spending six seasons with FC Nantes, where he played 177 Ligue 1 games, scoring 33 goals and providing 37 …

FIFA has dismissed a petition filed by the Nigerian Football Federation questioning the eligibility of players used by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off clash. The NFF had raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the issuance of passports to certain DRC players, suggesting possible violations that could have affected their match eligibility. The …

Former Nigerian international Juwon Oshaniwa has expressed concern over the future of local Super Eagles players, questioning whether footballers playing in the national league still have a realistic path to representing the national team. Oshaniwa noted that the current state of the Nigerian national league requires significant intervention and emphasized that the system no longer reflects the standard that existed …

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Mba has urged the NFF to comply with coach Eric Chelle’s demands, insisting that the coach has earned the right to make requests and continue with the national team. Speaking in a chat with Brila.net, Mba stated that Chelle has already proven her ability with the team and should be given the opportunity to continue …

Backlash against the last-minute postponement of the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations continues to grow, with Super Falcons players and coaches across the continent openly criticizing the decision African Football Confederation. With the tournament delayed just 12 days before startSeveral leading figures in African women’s football say the move has not only disrupted logistics but also created a Serious …