‘It’s joy to watch them perform” – Sunday Oliseh hails three Super Eagles stars
Former Nigeria captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has lauded the attacking skills of Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Akor Adams. Since the start of the 2025–2026 season, Osimhen, Lookman, and Adams have scored a total of 51 goals for their clubs and Nigeria—28 for Galatasaray’s Osimhen, 12 for Sevilla’s Adams, and 11 […]
You’ve to respect Chelsea – Obi Mikel slams Enzo Fernandez
Former Chelsea FC midfielder John Obi Mikel has criticised current player Enzo Fernandez, urging him to show more respect to the club. His comments have sparked fresh debate among fans. Mikel stressed that playing for a club like Chelsea comes with responsibility and pride. He noted that every player must understand the club’s history and […]
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 […]
Super Eagles: Elegbeleye talks up Nwaiwu’s debut
Gbenga Elegbeleye has praised Chibuike Nwaiwu following his debut for the Nigeria national football team. Nwaiwu came on as a second-half substitute in Nigeria’s 2-1 friendly win over Iran in Antalya. Elegbeleye described the appearance as a big achievement for the Nigeria Premier Football League. The young defender previously played for clubs like Heartland FC […]
My idol is Dida’ – Super Eagles’ Maduka Okoye names top three goalkeepers
Maduka Okoye of the Super Eagles has revealed that former Brazilian star Dida is his biggest goalkeeping idol. Okoye made this known while listing the top three goalkeepers he admires in world football. The Nigerian shot-stopper praised Dida for his calmness, shot-stopping ability, and experience at the highest level. He also highlighted other goalkeepers he […]
Alex Iwobi named in 2026 Football Black List
Alex Iwobi has been named in the 2026 Football Black List, recognising his influence in British football beyond the pitch. The Football Black List celebrates Black individuals making meaningful contributions to the sport, especially those inspiring future generations. Iwobi earned his place through his Project 17 initiative, which focuses on youth empowerment and community development. […]
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: Why I chose Nigeria over Germany – Maduka Okoye
Maduka Okoye has opened up about his decision to represent Super Eagles instead of Germany at international level. The goalkeeper explained that playing for Nigeria was always his dream, despite featuring for German youth teams earlier in his career. Okoye said his strong family background, especially the influence of his father, helped him stay connected […]
Championship: Ajayi elated to be back after AFCON injury
Semi Ajayi has expressed happiness after returning to action for Hull City following a long injury break. The defender suffered a hamstring injury during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations which kept him out of action for about two months. The Nigerian international had earlier missed nearly three months of the season due to the […]
2026 World Cup: Hammer blow for Nigeria – Obi Mikel calls for NFF leadership resignation
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership to resign following the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He described missing back-to-back tournaments as a “hammer blow” for Nigeria. Speaking on talkSPORT, Obi Mikel highlighted Nigeria’s potential, saying the country, with over 300 […]