NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

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 …

For Rinsola Babajiderepresenting Nigeria, the women’s national team and the journey to continental glory was never just about football, but about identity, culture and destiny. The London-born winger spoke about why she made the bold decision to switch her international allegiance from England to Nigeria, revealing that her lifelong dream of playing in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) …

Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje has criticized the NFF for the caliber of friendly matches organized for the Super Eagles following their recent Nations Cup campaign. Speaking to Brila.net, Sodje expressed his frustration over the decision to organize friendly matches against Jordan and Iran during the current international window. He questioned whether the parties really match Nigeria’s level and ambitions. …

Former Nigerian international Tijani Babangida has spoken openly about suffering racial abuse during his playing days, saying the incident occurred at Benfica’s famous stadium, Estádio da Luz. Babangida said the incident occurred during the 1994/1995 season when he was playing for Roda JC in a European Cup match. According to the 52-year-old, fans racially attacked him even though the Portuguese …

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has addressed ongoing discussions regarding his contract negotiations with the NFF and reported tensions. Speaking on PodcastHDF, Chelle explained how discussions began shortly after Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign. “At the end of the match against Egypt, before an interview with Canal+, I went for an interview, and then there were the Minister of Sports …

In a surprising turn of events, it appears that Nigerian footballer Emmanuel Dennis may not be joining Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Tai. Despite advanced discussions with English Premier League club Nottingham Forest, Al-Tai could miss out on the forward as latest reports claims Turkish Champions Trabzonspor is closed to signing the Nigerian. Al-Tai are believed to be the frontrunner …

Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria’s crucial final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Benin Republic after picking up a yellow card in the 2-1 win against Lesotho. It was Lookman’s second booking in the qualifiers and, under FIFA rules, he will now serve a one-match suspension. While his absence will surely be felt, it could also serve as a …

Following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong revealed that the players were frustrated with the match, but also expressed relief that Nigeria is still in contention for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in the post-game Troost-Ekong recognized Lesotho’s performance and reinforced the team’s determination: “Lesotho played a great game. It wasn’t …