NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Kennedy Boboye has denied allegations of verbally abusing and intimidating match officials following Bendel Insurance’s 2-2 draw against Plateau United, resulting in a heavy penalty from the League. In an interview with Brila.net, Boboye insisted his interaction with the referee was limited to a question about a controversial late decision. Retracting the incident, Boboye explained that his behavior could not …

Nigeria kicked off their post-AFCON 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Iran in an international friendly, their first appearance since claiming a bronze medal at the tournament. Eric Chelle maintained tactical coherence, deploying a familiar 4-2-3-1 formation with virtually unchanged personnel. Nigeria coach Eric Chelle. (Photo | Getty Images) However, there was a notable change in attack as …

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March following a series of impressive performances. Iwobi featured in four matches during the month, facing Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Burnley. He started every game, completing the full 90 minutes in three games and playing 89 minutes against Tottenham. …

The Super Eagles were forced into a late defensive reshuffle following the injury of Calvin Bassey, who was ruled out with a back injury. Chelle invited Turkey-based Chibuike Nwaiwu as a replacement for Bassey, who is expected to undergo further evaluation. Nwaiwu’s career reflects constant growth in the ranks of Nigerian football. Nwaiwu celebrates during a Turkish Super Lig match …

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has expressed his disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to Brila.net, Ighalo cited poor preparation as the main reason behind the team’s failure. Ighalo, who played for Nigeria in the 2018 tournament, insists the Super Eagles were sabotaged and the outcome was inevitable. “The World Cup is …

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 …