The agent of Udinese defender Kingsley Ehizibue has lamented how the issue of dual nationality denied his client the chance to build an international career with Nigeria. Kingsley Ehizibue hopes of having an international career were dashed by reason of dual nationality. His client was called up to the senior national team of Nigeria in 2016 by former coach Gernot Rohr alongside another player with dual nationality in Tyrone Ebuehi, who went ahead to play at the 2021 AFCON fo

The Super Eagles of Nigeria rounded off their Group C campaign in style with a 3–1 victory over 10-man Uganda in Fes, finishing the group with maximum points. Raphael Onyedika Scored his third goal in his third competitive game for the super Eagles Paul Onuachu gave the Super Eagles the lead just before the half-hour mark, finishing from close range after sustained pressure from Nigeria. The advantage was compounded in the second half when Uganda were reduced to 10 men follow

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made changes to his starting lineup for today’s game against Uganda in the Africa Cup of Nations. Super Eagles have already booked a spot in the round of 16 ahead of today’s game and Chelle has decided to use the game to hand rest to some players in his squad, who have not gotten sufficient game time or haven’t played at all. Moses Simon who has been a second half substitute in both games started on the left s

The goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria Stanley Nwabali was fortunate to have not picked up, what would have been a serious injury yesterday in their 3-2 win over Tunisia at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The injury could possibly see Nwabali miss the rest of the season not just the tournament, with the manner which his knee twisted in his attempt to stop Tunisia’s first goal. Stanley Nwabali slipped in an attempt to save Tunisia's 77th minute free kick, res

Nigeria join record title holders, Egypt to reach the Round of 16 of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), even as Matchday 2 of the group stage are yet to be concluded. In front of the roaring fans at the Complexe sportif de Fès in northeastern Morocco, the Super Eagles triumphed 3-2. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring with his first goal of the tournament, just before half time The Super Eagles, who are seeking their fourth African crown, dominated proceedings early agains

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle will likely make just one change to the Super Eagles starting lineup against Tunisia in tomorrow’s Africa Cup of Nations game. Super Eagles defeated Tanzania in their opening AFCON Fixture Chelle’s team started the campaign with a 2-1 win over Tanzania, and will hope for more of the same tomorrow against Tunisia who defeated them in the round of 16 in the 2019 tournament in Cameroon. Feelers from yesterday’s traini

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made public his starting lineup for today’s AFCON game against Tanzania. Chelle retained Stanley Nwabali in goal despite doubts over his fitness in the build up to the game. The back four will be the quartet of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi and Calvin Bassey. Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi will anchor the team’s midfield, which will be behind the four man attack to be Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Loo

There is confusion in the camp of the senior national team of Nigeria on who will be the team’s designated penalty taker at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The team’s designated penalty taker William Troost-Ekong quit international football before the start of the tournament, leaving head coach Eric Chelle with the task of picking a new penalty taker for the team. So far the best penalty taker in the team is Sevilla’s striker Jerome Akor, who hasn’t missed a spo

Barring a late minute change of mind the head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle will line up his team in a 4-4-2 formation for tomorrow’s game against Tanzania in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Super Eagles take on Tanzania in their Group C AFCON opener Super Eagles have been working on the idea since arriving at their base in Morocco, where they will open their campaign against Tanzania, as they bid to go one step better than last time o

The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Alhaji Shehu Dikko has revealed how they found out that some players in the team of Dr Congo that defeated Super Eagles in the world cup qualifiers playoff could be ineligible. Dr Congo are currently being investigated by FIFA for allegedly breaching eligibility rules Nigeria protested to FIFA challenging the eligibility of around seven players in the team of DR Congo that will represent Africa at the international playoff

DR congo risks disqualification from World Cup Qualification playoffs World football governing body FIFA will go ahead to examine the petition from Nigeria on the eligibility of some players in the sqaud of Dr Congo that defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria to pick a ticket to represent Africa at the intercontinental playoff. Dr Congo defeated Super Eagles on penalties in the final of the playoff in Morocco, but now face a serious issue that could lead to their expulsion from

The starting lineup for the senior national team of Nigeria for today’s pre Africa Cup of Nations friendly game against Egypt has been made known by head coach of the team Eric Chelle. Super Eagles take on Egypt for a Practiceg game in preparation for AFCon 2025 Chelle stuck with first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with the quartet of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi, Igho Ogbu and Chidozie Awaziem playing as the back four. Awaziem will wears the captain armband for the

The General Secretary (GS) of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has confirmed that they filed a protest to FIFA challenging the eligibility of some players who played for Dr Congo in the world cup qualifiers playoff. Dr Congo defeated Nigeria in the Final of Africn's World Cup qualification playoffs on penalties As called by OwnGoalNigeria's Mohammad Mowiz Suleiman, the NFF protested against six players of the Dr Congo, who played in the final of the

World football governing body FIFA has officially received a petition filed by Nigeria on the eligibility of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and five others who played for Democratic Republic of Congo against Nigeria in the world cup qualifiers playoff last month. Dr Congo won the game on penalties to pick a sole ticket to represent Africa at the Intercontinental playoff in March, where they will be two tickets to be at the 2026 World Cup. Aaron Wan Bissaka (25), switched allegiance to DR

Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has opted for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and 20 other players to make up Nigeria’s 28-man roster for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations starting in Morocco in 10 days’ time. The Franco-Malian also picked defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedik

The squad of the senior national team of Nigeria for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco have been submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) by head coach Eric Chelle. Arokodare replaced Victor Osimhen at half time, in Super Eagles World Cup playoff Final game against DR Congo Chelle picked 28 players from his 54 man preliminary list of players made public last week, with notable exclusions like Nathan Tella of Bayer Leverkusen, Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic,

Head Coach Eric Chelle has picked Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a provisional list of 55 players for the upcoming 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Nigeria is in Group C of the tournament alongside Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Ademola L

New Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick won’t be available for selection for the Africa Cup of Nations next month after picking up a knee injury while in training with his Belgium side FC Dender. Since making his debut in the Unity Cup, Benjamin Fredericks has featured in all Super Eagles fixtures Frederick picked up the injury in training upon his return from the world cup qualifiers playoff, where he played in all of the games for the Nigerian team, who were beaten to t

Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not be the end of its global ambitions, as Russia is reportedly exploring the possibility of hosting an alternative tournament for nations that missed out on qualification. Super Eagles celebrate after extending their lead against Gabon Earlier this year, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on June 6 arranged an international friendly game with Russia which ended in 1-1 draw. The proposal still unofficial has quic

Victor Osimhen’s unexpected withdrawal before halftime in Nigeria’s decisive FIFA World Cup play-off clash against DR Congo raised immediate concern among supporters. Victor Osimhen came out late in the second half, to join his teammates in the dugout The Super Eagles’ star striker, who had been instrumental throughout the qualification campaign, struggled to make an impact in the opening 45 minutes against the Leopards’ strong defensive setup. Although early speculation sugg