Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has handed first senior call-ups to Arthur Okonkwo, Isaac James and George Ilenikhena for the Super Eagles’ opening two TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze are among the established players in Chelle’s 24-man squad, while goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to third place in Africa but retained 38th position globally in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eagles moved up from fifth to third in Africa after an impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
The only previous AFCON clash between Nigeria and Mozambique came in January 2010 in Angola, when Nigeria won 3-0, with Peter Odemwingie scoring twice and Obafemi Martins adding a third. Nigeria will continue their push for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title when they face Mozambique on Monday night in the Round of 16…
Senegal’s comeback win over Sudan carried a deeper historical meaning, linking the present to a teenage milestone first established by Nigeria two decades ago. African football added a new footnote to its long history at the weekend in Tangier, and Nigeria’s influence once again formed part of the wider context. At the Tangier Grand Stadium,…
Despite missing out on qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Nigeria’s Super Eagles ended the 2025 among the top 40 men’s teams globally. This is as the West African football powerhouse, are set to begin their pursuit of a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday…
… Hosts cruise to winning start, beat Comoros in opener The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) officially commenced last night in Rabat with a vibrant opening ceremony, setting the stage for what promises to be a captivating tournament. As nations across the continent vie for supremacy, former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has…
The three-time African champions, who were ranked 43rd in April and 44th in July, slipped one more place in September’s release Nigeria’s Super Eagles have continued their downward slide in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Rankings, falling to 45th in the world and dropping out of Africa’s top five once again. The three-time African champions, who…
Speaking from the Super Eagles camp, Ndidi, now at Turkish giants Besiktas after his summer move from Leicester City, gave insight into the team’s mindset. With Nigeria’s World Cup dream hanging by a thread, Super Eagles vice-captain Wilfred Ndidi has set the tone ahead of this weekend’s crucial qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, insisting…
Just one play into Thursday’s opening game of the 2025 NFL season between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys, Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter was no longer available to play — not because of injury, but because of, apparently, spit. Follow along for live coverage of the Eagles vs. Cowboys During a break in…
When Congo face Nigeria in their final Group D clash at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 in Dar es Salaam, it will be more than just another fixture. For Congo’s coach, Barthelemy Ngatsono, it’s about survival. “There is no alternative to victory,” he declared, setting the tone for a must-win game that could…
