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The Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen, has said that the new head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, had the final say on the final squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Malian manager on Tuesday, March 11, unveiled his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World …

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has released his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.   The Malian manager had initially released a 39-man provisional squad for this month’s crucial qualifiers but has now trimmed the list to 23 players.   Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, whose inclusion in the initial provisional squad …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has condemned the racist abuse against Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey during Sunday’s FA Cup game against Manchester United on Sunday. Bassey opened the scoring at Old Trafford with Bruno Fernandes’ later equalizing, but it was the west London club that secured a quarter-final spot after winning 4-3 on spot-kicks.   His outstanding performance in the FA …

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has announced that the country’s men’s national team will play an international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on June 6.    The RFU confirmed the fixture in a statement on its official website on Thursday, February 13, stating that the match will take place in Russia, though the exact time and venue are yet to …

BBC Sport’s Nesta McGregor speaks to Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirriani, cornerback Cooper DeJean and offensive tackle Jordan Mailata as they celebrate their Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans. READ MORE: Swift, Trump and a dynasty in ruins – how Super Bowl 59 unfolded

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  Nigerian striker, Emmanuel Dennis has joined  EFL Championship Blackburn Rovers from Nottingham Forest striker for the remainder of the season.     The 27-year-old had spells at Istanbul Basaksehir and Watford last season and has not played for Forest since the final game of the 2022-23 campaign.   The signing of the Nigerian international makes him the fourth Super Eagles star to don the club’s …

Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface’s anticipated transfer to Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr has collapsed after the club decided to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran instead. The Saudi outfit decided to sign the Colombian striker in a €77m deal, including add-ons, effectively ending their pursuit of the Nigerian international. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, negotiations for Boniface had …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group C with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).     The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Final Draw ceremony was held on Monday night, January 27, at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morrocco. Nigeria, three-time AFCON champions, secured their …

Moses Simon has welcomed his first son with his wife Ibukun Moses-Simon.  The Super Eagles player announced the good news via Instagram.  He shared photos of his wife displaying her baby bump, alongside photos taken in the hospital with their newborn son.  “I find no words strong enough to expressmy exact feelings, I’m sincerely grateful to GOD. GOD has blessed …