The real reason why head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle is demanding a new deal has been revealed. Chelle still has a year to go on his current deal as coach of the team. Talks over an extension started after leading the team to a third place finish at the AFCON in January, but no much progress has been made. We gathered the deadlock is in the region of his wages with the Malian demanding around $150,000 a month. A significant rise from his current p

World football governing body FIFA has confirmed the completion of the switch of nationality of Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo from England to Nigeria. Okonkwo has the opportunity to stake a claim for the first choice goalkeeping option for Nigeria, with Nwabali currently not playing and Okoye's inconsistent presence in the Squad Reports emerged this week that the 24 year old is yet to commit to Nigeria despite wide spread reports, and also statements from the Super Eagles

Hot on the heels of the success of Emmanuel Fernandez and three others in Chibuike Nwaiwu, Yira Sor and Philip Otele who made their debut in the recently concluded four team tournament in Turkey, Super Eagles coach Chelle has his sights on five new players. Eric Chelle has made it publicly clear, his wish to improve the Super Eagles squad by inviting Nigerian players all over the globe Chelle has shown over time that he isn’t scared of handing new players a spot in his team c

Nigeria international defender defender Benjamin Fredrick has given a timeline on his expected return from the injury that saw him missed the Africa Cup of Nations. Benjamin Frederick has been a mainstay ever since debuting in the Unity Cup last year Fredrick has been out injured with a meniscus injury since November, forcing him to return to his parent club Brentford from Belgium side FC Dender where he is on loan. Speaking in an exclusive interview, the Simoiben Football A

Former coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro says his team that finished second at the AFCON two years ago did better than the one that finished third at the tournament in January. Peseiro led the team to their first AFCON final since 2013, a game they lost 1-2 to the host Cote d’Ivoire. It was their best finish in 11 years. At the recently concluded AFCON under new coach Eric Chelle, the team finished third but were roundly praised for how they performed

Zadok Show was the latest Swedish’s new season’s movie that premiered Sunday night featuring a Nigerian youngster on the lead cast. Zadok has won the Heart of AIK Solna fans, having spent less than a year at the Club He was none other than the 18-year old Nigerian striker Yohanna Zadok whose season’s debut was greeted with admiration, ecstasy and sweet victory. Signed from Kaduna based Ikon Allah Football Academy, six months ago he carried his pre season and cup form into the

Nigeria international forward Moses Simon was honoured by top division Belgium side Gent over the weekend for his contributions during his time at the club. Moses Simon helped Gent to a domestic double in 2015 Simon joined Gent in the January transfer window of 2015 from Slovakian side AS Trenčín and immediately became a key player in coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national Championship title in May 2015. Two months later, Simon as

The senior national team of Nigeria will play two high profile friendly games in the month of June according to the team’s communication department. Nigeria faced Portugal before the start of the World Cup four years ago Super Eagles won’t be at the world cup after failing to qualify for the second consecutive edition, keeping them available for games against teams going to the world cup. They will be up against Poland on the 3rd of June before trading tackles with world cup

The senior national team of Nigeria will once again take part in the Unity Cup after lifting the last edition with a penalty shoot out win over Jamaica in the final. Nigeria have won all editions of the Unity Cup, since its inception Nigeria’s participation in the tournament was confirmed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) , while speaking on their availability for the summer friendly tournament . It will run from the 26th of May to the 30th between four teams, but w

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle will invite more players born abroad to the senior national team of Nigeria after the recent capture of Emmanuel Fernandez of Scottish side Rangers. Eric Chelle hopes to add more Nigerian players born abroad to improve the current Squad Born in England to parents of Nigerian descent, Fernandez crowned his first taste of international football with a goal for Nigeria in the 2-2 draw against Jordan at the recently co

Emmanuel Fernandez says he can play a lot better than he did for the senior national team of Nigeria in their 2-2 draw against Jordan at the recently concluded four team invitational tournament in Turkey. Emmanuel Fernandez scored on his first start for the Super Eagles Fernandez made his debut in the first game of the tournament against Iran coming on as a substitute in the 2-1 win. Yesterday he capped his first start with a goal in the 2-2 draw against Jordan. He finished w

English Premier League side Fulham are willing to sanction a permanent deal for Nigeria international winger Samuel Chukwueze who is on loan to the club from Italian giants AC Milan. Samuel Chukwueze has settled in Fulham alongside his international teammates, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi Chukwueze joined the team in the summer on a loan deal that gives them the option of signing him permanently for a fee in the region of €24m potentially rising to €28m, in bonuses. So far Ch

The senior national team of Nigeria is now rather the third best team in Africa by world football governing body FIFA following the release of the ranking of national teams for the month of March. The senior national team of Nigeria remain the third beat African football team and the 26th best in the world Nigeria ended the window in March with a 2-1 win over 24 ranked Iran before drawing 2-2 with Jordan who are ranked 64th in the world in the recently concluded four team inv

The senior team of Nigeria ended their participation at the four team invitational tournament with a 2-2 draw against Jordan. Super Eagles of Nigeria Finished the Four team tournament unbeaten Moses Simon and newboy Emmanuel Fernandez got the goal for the Super Eagles and we rate the performance of the Nigerian players during the course of the game. Francis Uzoho – Could do nothing about the goal he conceded as he was left badly exposed by the collapsed wall. Made three big s

The senior team of Nigeria ended their participation at the four team invitational tournament with a 2-2 draw against Jordan. Nigeria fell behind early in the game when Jordan struck from a well hit free kick that left goalkeeper Francis Uzoho with no chance. Captain Moses Simon made it two goals in as many matches with the leveler before the half time break. Emmanuel Fernandez on his first start found the back of the net to give Nigeria the lead for the first time in the gam

Eric Chelle makes six changes to the team that defeated Iran on Friday, while five players retain their starting position, as he aims to go strong against Jordan. As expected, many of the players who started or featured against Iran were given a rest, including Super Eagles Captain, Wilfred Ndidi, with Raphael Onyedika coming in for him. Bruno Onyeameachi (Paternity reason) Maduka Okoye and Semi Ajayi (knocks) have been replaced by Zaidu Sanusi, Francis Uzoho and debutant Emm

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has left the camp of the senior national team of Nigeria ahead of their second game in the ongoing four team invitational tournament in Turkey. Okoye is one of three Super Eagles players confirmed to miss the game against Jordan Okoye marked his return to the team with a 2-1 win against Iran, after turning down an invitation to the team that finished third at the AFCON in January. Although he was largely expected to be rested for tomorrow’s gam

Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu will make his first start for Nigeria tomorrow after making his debut as a substitute in the 2-1 win over Iran at the ongoing four team invitational tournament in Turkey. Nwaiwu will be handed his full debut against Jordan later today Nwaiwu played for over twenty minutes on Thursday and made a good impression on head coach Eric Chelle, who drafted him in as a replacement for the injured Calvin Bassey. He is now set to start against Jordan

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made changes to the starting lineup of the team for tomorrow’s game against Jordan at the ongoing Four team invitational tournament in Turkey. Eric Chelle is expected to make wholesale changes to the team that defeated Iran Nigeria started their campaign on a sound note with a 2-1 win over Iran, and will be aiming to finish as tournament winners when they take on Jordan who drew 2-2 with Costa Rica in their fi

Players of the senior national team of Nigeria were impressed with how Maduka Okoye has improved on one key aspect of his game during the 2-1 win over Iran in their opening game of the ongoing Four team invitational tournament in Turkey. Okoye has struggled for game time with Nigeria since his Round of 16 performance against Tunisia in AFCON 2021 Okoye marked his return to the Super Eagles fold after turning down a chance to be at the AFCON in January in the win against Iran.