NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Tella Dreams Successful Super Eagles Career

Nathan Tella believes he has a lot to offer the Super Eagles in terms of attack if he gets the chance and hopes to be a consistent part of the national team. Tella got his maiden call up to Nigeria’s squad, for this month’s FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers following his impressive run of form for German Bundesliga leaders Bayer …

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Fenerbahçe Enters Contract Talks with Osayi-Samuel

Fenerbahçe Enters Contract Talks with Osayi-Samuel – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Osayi-Samuel has been a subject of interests from Clubs in England Fenerbahce finished second behind Galatasaray in the Super Lig The defender has one year left on his contract     Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce have opened talks with Nigerian defender Bright …

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Coach Jose Peseiro Labels Draw Against Lesotho As Ill-Fated

The Super Eagles started their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in a disappointing manner, recording a 1-1 with Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Underwhelming Performance: Despite holding the 40th position in the world rankings, Nigeria struggled to secure a victory against the 153rd-ranked Lesotho. The lackluster performance left the home team with a single point in front of a …

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Super Eagles set up a quarterfinal clash with Angola after defeating Cameroon

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman was named Man of the Match as the Super Eagles triumphed over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions, advancing to the 2023 African Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Lookman scored twice in the match, securing a win for the Super Eagles in their intense clash with rivals in Bouake on Saturday. He opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, capitalizing …

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Garba Proud of Golden Eaglets Despite Missing AFCON

Manu Garba is one of Nigeria’s most decorated youth coaches He assembled the Eaglets three weeks before the qualifiers The Eaglets finished third in the U-17 AFCON Zonal Qualifiers   Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba expressed pride in his team’s performance at the WAFU B U17 Championship held in Ghana.   “I can say this tournament is one of my …

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Kingsley Michael ready to rebuild his career with Austria move

Midfielder Kingsley Michael aims to get his career back on track following a move to Austrian division two side DSV Leoben. The Former Flying Eagles midfielder Kingsley Michael made a move to Austrian club DSV Leoben after years of frustration in Italy with Serie A side Bologna. The transfer was completed just before the end of the summer transfer window …

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Golden Eaglets Ousted from U-17 AFCON

Golden Eaglets Ousted from U-17 AFCON – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Ghana in the WAFU B U-17 Championship third-place match, the Eaglets’ dreams were dashed when the CAF clarified that only 12 finalists would participate in next year’s AFCON, rather than the anticipated 16 teams.     This …

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Iwobi Eyes Redemption Against Zimbabwe

Midfielder Alex Iwobi has emphasized the need for the Super Eagles to swiftly move on from their 1-1 draw with Lesotho. The Super Eagles falters once again, drawing 1-1 against Crocodiles of Lesotho at Nest of Champions in Uyo on Thursday. Looking ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the West Africans are determined to secure their first win …

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Okocha clarifies EPL over NPFL Comment

Okocha clarifies EPL over NPFL Comment – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha has made a statement clarifying a trending comment he made about his preference of the English Premier League over the Nigeria Premier Football League. …

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Injury Blow for Super Eagles As Taiwo Awoniyi Out of Zimbabwe Tie, Returns To Forest

Nottingham Forest’s striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, is set to miss Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. The striker sustained a groin injury during the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against Lesotho on Thursday. The 26-year-old, who recently returned to action after a previous groin injury, started against Crocodiles but was replaced by OGC Nice’s Terem Moffi in the match. …

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