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Super Eagles legend Christian Chukwu passes away at 74

NFF denies owing late Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday denied trending reports suggesting it owed late Super Eagles captain and coach Christian Chukwu, Afrosport reports. The NFF was alleged to owe the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner the sum of $128,000 before his demise. The football body, through its General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, took to social media to debunk the rumours, claiming that there was no...

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2026 WCQ: 500 free Super Eagles jerseys on offer as NFF rallies support for Zimbabwe tie

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...

NFF to unveil Eric Chelle as Super Eagles head coach on Jan. 13

NFF to unveil Eric Chelle as Super Eagles head coach on Jan. 13

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has chosen Monday, 13 January, as the date to unveil new Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle in a ceremony scheduled for the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja at 11 am. Chelle was confirmed as the new Super Eagles boss on Tuesday after the NFF Executive Committee approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development...

NFF appoints Eric Chelle as Super Eagles head coach

NFF appoints Eric Chelle as Super Eagles head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of former Mali international Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, Afrosport reports. The NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee at its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2 January 2025, had recommended the appointment of Chelle as the new Super Eagles boss. However, the NFF Executive Committee approved the recommendation on Tuesday, 7...

NFF mourns with Nwabali over mother’s demise

NFF mourns with Nwabali over mother’s demise

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has sent a condolence message to Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following the passing of his mother, Afrosport reports. On Wednesday, Nwabali revealed the death of his mother on X. Furthermore, the past few weeks has been difficult for the Nigerian as he also announced the demise of his father less than two months back. The heartbreaking news of his father...