Nigerian Football
Progress, tactical challenges of Eric Chelle’s transformation of Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Éric Sékou Chelle, the French-Malian tactician, took charge of Nigeria’s Super Eagles in January 2025, marking a historic appointment as the first non-Nigerian...
Super Eagles must move on from the Siasia, Eguavoen era for a new direction
Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, has never been short of coaching debate. Every tournament cycle arrives with the same conversations, the same...
“He moves like a bull” — Ex-Super Eagles star Ifeanyi Udeze regrets not playing with Osimhen
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has praised Victor Osimhen after the Galatasaray striker’s stunning hat-trick against Benin Republic in Nigeria’s 4–0 World...
From barefoot in Benin to Premier League history: Yakubu Ayegbeni’s remarkable rise
The journey of Yakubu Ayegbeni to becoming Nigeria’s highest-scoring player in the Premier League is as extraordinary as it is inspiring.
Esther Okoronkwo keeps AFC Toronto nine points clear with match-winning assist
Esther Okoronkwo once again proved decisive for AFC Toronto, providing the match-winning assist in a 1-0 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC in the...
Kanu Nwankwo challenges Super Eagles to replicate club-level performance for Nigeria
Though impressed with their recent AFCON qualifier results, Enyimba chairman Kanu Nwankwo believes the Super Eagles have more to give for Nigeria. Former...
Yakubu Aiyegbeni stands by his Super Eagles legacy despite trolls, threats over World Cup miss
Despite converting the equalising penalty against South Korea at the 2010 World Cup, Yakubu Ayegbeni remains a scapegoat for Nigeria’s group-stage exit after...
NPFL: Finidi George confirms Brown Ideye’s imminent move to Rivers United
With about 200 goals contributions for clubs in and outside Europe, former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye is likely to join Rivers United,...
Odemwingie hails Eguavoen’s impact, passion for Super Eagles
Peter Odemwingie praises Austin Eguavoen’s dedication to the Super Eagles, having secured seven points from a possible nine in his fourth stint as...
Organisational issues forced me away from Super Eagles job, says Bruno Labbadia
Contrary to the NFF’s tax narrative, Labbadia reveals that organisational issues, not pay, forced him to walk away from the Super Eagles job....
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