The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play two friendlies in June against Russia and Ghana, respectively, Afrosport reports. Head coach Eric Chelle confirmed the international friendlies, adding that his attention will shift to preparations for the 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in July. The Super Eagles will use the two friendly games as part of preprations for...
Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees, says his team deserved more from their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Afrosport reports. The Warriors held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute, but substitute Tawanda Chirewa salvaged a point for Zimbabwe deep into stoppage time....
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has dismissed any claims that the team is over-reliant on leading forward Victor Osimhen, Afrosport reports. Osimhen scored a brace last Friday as Nigeria clinched a 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali in matchday five in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The former African Footballer of the Year, who was playing in his first game in the...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has provided an injury update ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Chelle, while speaking to the media on Monday in Uyo, confirmed that there are currently no injured players in the squad and the players are raring to take on the Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. “All the players are...
500 free Super Eagles jerseys are up for grabs ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture against the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The three-time African champions will battle the Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in a crucial matchday six encounter at 5pm Nigerian Time. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), through its General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, on Monday confirmed that the...
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