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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says he remains fully committed to the team and is determined to return Nigeria to its glory days on the continent. Chelle stated that he has not lost his hunger and desire to succeed with the team despite the enormous pressure that comes with directing the Super Eagles. Super Eagles. The Malian said his …

Abayomi Ademola Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have been drawn in Group F alongside former champions Spain, China and debutants New Caledonia for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026. The tournament draw ceremony was held on Friday in Lodz, Poland, setting up what is expected to be a highly competitive group for the seven-time African champions. The …

Former Nigeria international Victor Moses has reacted to former Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard’s retirement from professional football. Hazard announced his retirement from professional football aged 32 years in his Instagram account on Tuesday. “You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time. After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my …

Post views: 21 By Silvernews The Imo State Football Association has invited football clubs across the state to register for this year’s State League competition as preparations for the new football season intensify. All interested clubs are expected to complete registration at the FA Secretariat, with organizers anticipating nearly 100 teams for the grassroots …

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has approved a one-month extension to host its triennial National Delegates Congress and inaugurated a seven-member election committee to conduct the Association’s national elections in 2026. The resolutions were reached at the SWAN Full Council meeting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, attended by members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), state chapter …

Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho has said a decision will be made on his future after Saturday’s crucial league clash against Hearts. Iheanacho joined the Hoops on a free transfer last summer after breaking ties with Spanish club Sevilla. The Nigerian international signed a one-year deal, with Celtic having the option to extend his deal for a further year. Also read:Kayode …

Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup simply means the team was not good enough to play in the tournament, according to former Super Eagles striker Obinna Nsofor. Speaking on the debate over the quality of the current Super Eagles squad, Nsofor insisted that qualification remains the ultimate test of a team’s level. “If you didn’t qualify for …

Six-time Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers have begun intense preparations for the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) season. Following official confirmation from the organisers, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) and the League Management Company (LMC), the NPBL 2026 previously scheduled for May 9, will now begin on May 16, with twenty (20) teams split across two conferences (Atlantic and Savannah). …

Former Kwara United technical advisor Abdullahi Biffo has been appointed second assistant coach of the Nigeria national under-20 team, the Flying Eagles. The appointment was confirmed by the Communications Department of the Nigerian Football Federation following the announcement of the team’s new coaching staff. Biffo was selected by newly appointed Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba along with Ortega Deniran …