‘I’ have no words’ – Arokodare speaks on emotional Super Eagles debut
Tolu Arokodare, a forward for KRC Genk, recently spoke about his emotional debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 24-year-old made his first appearance for the national team in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda last month. Arokodare was seen in tears after the match, overwhelmed by the experience. Reflecting on the […]
NPFL: Kano Pillars lift suspension on Usman Abdallah
Kano Pillars have officially lifted the suspension on their technical adviser, Usman Abdallah. The club had sidelined him in February due to poor results and an incident with fans after a goalless draw against Bayelsa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). During his suspension, Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro took over as interim coach. […]
Nigeria’s World’Cup hopes suffering since I left office – Former Minister of Youths and Sports Dev., Solomon Dalung
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s poor performance in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. He believes the Super Eagles have struggled since he left office due to bad sports management and leadership issues. During his visit to the Emir of Ilorin in Kwara State, Dalung highlighted that […]
2026 WCQ: Chelle pinpoints what Super Eagles lack after 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe
Nigeria’s Super Eagles missed out on a crucial win in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe after conceding a late goal. Coach Eric Chelle pointed out that his players need to improve their ability to control the game when leading. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 74th minute when Victor Osimhen found […]
2026 WCQ: They played good game – Chelle singles out two Super Eagles players
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has praised two of his players after Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The match took place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The first half ended without any goals, as both teams struggled to score. Victor Osimhen finally broke the deadlock […]
Osimhen’s price can go up by 20m because of finishing – South Africa’s Bartlett
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen’s transfer value could increase by €20 million because of his outstanding finishing ability, according to former South African striker Shaun Bartlett. Bartlett praised Osimhen after he led Nigeria to a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kigali. Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray […]
2026 WCQ: Osimhen made me cry – Arokodare opens up after making Super Eagles debut
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare could not hold back his tears after making his debut for the Super Eagles in their 2-0 victory over Rwanda in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 24-year-old forward, who plays for Genk, was called up by Nigeria’s new head coach, Eric Chelle. He entered the game in the final minutes, […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles must now focus on Zimbabwe clash – Chelle
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are now fully focused on their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe. This comes after their 2-0 win over Rwanda on Friday, which boosted their chances in Group C. With this victory, Nigeria moved to fourth place in the group, earning six points from five matches. Their […]
Scotland: Balogun craves new contract at Rangers
Nigerian defender Leon Balogun has expressed his desire to stay at Rangers by signing a new contract. The 36-year-old’s current deal with the Scottish Premiership club will expire in a few months. Balogun, who plays as a centre-back, hopes he can continue his career at Ibrox. Speaking to the Daily Record, he said: “I didn’t […]
Super Eagles: New boy Ogbu reveals he rejected Norway
Nigerian defender Igoh Ogbu has shared that he once declined an opportunity to play for Norway, as he was determined to represent the Super Eagles. Ogbu started his European career in Norway, joining Rosenborg after performing well at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland. The 25-year-old also played for Levanger and Sogndal before […]