Nigeria vs Jordan: Live Updates from Super Eagles friendly in Turkey
The Nigeria national football team will take on Jordan national football team in an international friendly match in Turkey. The game is scheduled to hold at Mardan Stadyumu in Antalya, with kickoff set for 6:30pm local time. Nigeria heads into the match with confidence after a 2–1 win over Iran in their last outing. Coach […]
Three-way battle erupts for Super Eagles’ No 1 as Stanley Nwabali goes clubless
The race to become Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper has taken a new turn as Stanley Nwabali faces an uncertain club future. His current status without a team has opened the door for other goalkeepers to step up and fight for the number one spot. With upcoming international friendlies approaching, head coach Eric Chelle is now faced […]
Super Eagles: Chelle gave Lookman free hand – Babangida
Former Nigerian winger Tijani Babangida has revealed that Ademola Lookman was given a special role by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. According to Babangida, the coach allowed Lookman to move freely across the attacking areas rather than sticking to one position. Speaking on Sunday Oliseh’s Global […]
Why I demanded $130,000 monthly pay, 19 demands — Super Eagles coach Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that he submitted a list of demands to the Nigeria Football Federation during contract talks. The coach, who led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, said the leaked document circulating online is genuine. Reports had claimed Chelle requested a monthly salary […]
Super Eagles: Nigeria will regret it – Gara-Gombe warns NFF against handing Chelle $130,000 salary
Former Gombe FA chairman Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe has warned the Nigeria Football Federation against renewing the contract of Eric Chelle, saying such a move could backfire. He argued that extending the deal, especially with a major salary increase, may not benefit the Super Eagles. Chelle reportedly earns about $50,000 monthly and is said to have […]
AFCON: What Osimhen told me before Super Eagles’ penalty shootout against Morocco – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why Victor Osimhen did not take part in Nigeria’s penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the AFCON semifinal. Nigeria lost 4–2 on penalties after extra time, and fans questioned why the star striker was substituted late in the match before the shootout. Osimhen was replaced near the […]
AFCON: Eguavoen questions Chelle for not including four players in Super Eagles squad
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed concern over Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s squad selection for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Eguavoen questioned the decision to leave out players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) despite the competition’s importance. Speaking on the issue, Eguavoen said […]
Super Eagles: No contract extension discussion – NFF on Chelle’s status after AFCON
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has clarified that there have been no discussions about extending the contract of Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, following the team’s outing at the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. The federation said reports suggesting talks over a new deal are not true. According to the NFF, Chelle remains under his […]
AFCON: Retain Eric Chelle despite Super Eagles losing to Morocco – Bashir Ahmad to NFF
Former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has called on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to retain Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle despite the team’s loss to Morocco. Ahmad highlighted Chelle’s deep understanding of the team’s technical dynamics as a reason for his continued appointment. On social media platform X, Ahmad praised […]
AFCON: ‘We can go through that door’ – Chelle explains how Super Eagles’ plan to beat Algeria
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has expressed confidence that Nigeria can defeat Algeria in their AFCON quarter-final clash in Morocco. Speaking ahead of the match, Chelle said his team has studied Algeria carefully and identified areas where they can break through their defence. He described it as “a door” that can be opened with the […]