Nigeria’s Super Eagles moved up one position in the latest men’s ranking released by world football governing body FIFA on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The three-time African champions moved from 44th to 43rd position following March’s round of matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers but dropped into sixth in Africa. The Super Eagles were in action twice in the World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe,...
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...
Eric Chelle has called for patience after the Super Eagles' disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday evening, Afrosport reports. The result left the three-time African champions in fourth place in Group C, six points behind leaders South Africa. It has made the task of qualifying for next year’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico more difficult,...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named the same Super Eagles XI for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Afrosport reports. The Malian tactician started with an attacking lineup against Rwanda last Friday, which ended in a 2-0 win and is led by Victor Osimhen, who scored a brace in Kigali, and reigning African Player of the...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has given his reasons for inviting two home-based players in his final 23-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Afrosport reports. Chelle, who was named Super Eagles boss in January, released his first-ever squad this month and included Niger Tornadoes midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha and Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole. The 47-year-old having toured Europe...
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