NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

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 …

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 …