There is the likelihood of Stanley Nwabali losing his position as the first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria in the event that he fails to get a club, before their next international engagement. Stanley Nwabali's position as Nigeria's First choice goalkeeper is in jeopardy after leaving Chippa United Nwabali is presently without a club after leaving Chippa United of South Africa by mutual consent. He is now waiting for offers from clubs before the end

When the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) decided to part ways with former coach Finidi George they didn’t have any idea that Eric Chelle will be his replacement. Finidi was sacked after the Super Eagles 1-1 draw against South Africa and a 1-2 defeat to Benin Republic in the 2026 world cup qualifiers. His sacking came barely a month after he was appointed as replacement for Jose Peseiro. Nigeria were winless in their opening 2 World cup qualifiers games, before the appointm

Among the new players head coach of the Super Eagles Eric Chelle plans to introduce to the team in the second phase of his project with the Super Eagles is Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu. Chibuike Nwaiwu has been ever present for Trabzonspor ever since he joined the Turkish side Nwaiwu has been on the radar of the coach since his days in Austria, where he was with Wolfsberger FC but Chelle felt he wasn’t ready yet and other options were ahead of him around that time. Ho

The Austrian Football Association are refusing to allow Nigeria to have a free run at Borussia Dortmund star Carney Chukwuemeka whose international future is up in the air. Carney Chukwuemeka has netted twice for Dortmund in their quest for a Bundesliga title The former Chelsea and Aston Villa player was born in Eisenstadt, Austria, to Nigerian parents, but grew up in England where he earned caps at various youth levels up to U20 level, and was part of the under-19 side that

Nigerians woke up to the news linking the head coach of the senior national team Eric Chelle to the vacant managerial job at French Ligue 1 side Marseille. The National Sports Commission are yet to finalise Eric Chelle's contract extension, thereby sparking rumours Chelle led the Super Eagles to a third place finish at the recently concluded AFCON playing an enterprising brand of football that won them admirers. A brand that made the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to insis

French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille are reportedly considering a move for Nigeria national team head coach Eric Chelle, raising uncertainty over his future with the Super Eagles. Eric Chelle is the most sought after African Coach, after guiding the Super Eagles to a third place finish The development comes just 24 hours after Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau publicly expressed confidence in Chelle’s long-term commitment to the national team. Howev

Italian Serie A side AC Milan are confident that Fulham will trigger the option of the permanent signing of Nigeria international winger Samuel Chukwueze who is currently on loan with the English side. Samuel Chukwueze has contributed to 7 of Fulham goals, including a brace against Manchester City The loan deal of Chukwueze gave Fulham the option of signing him permanently at the end of his loan spell in the summer, based on his performance. So far he has made himself a key f

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle says at least four new players will be a part of his team, when they regroup for their next international engagement. Eric Chelle is hoping to have more home grown Nigerian players in the Super Eagles setup The coach who led the team to a third place finish at the AFCON wants to start the second phase of his project with the team by injecting new players into the team. He is particular about young players playing i

As many as five players who didn’t make the squad of the senior national team of Nigeria to the recently concluded AFCON are expected to be back in the squad this year. Although Nigeria had a number of talented players on display, they were without the full compliment of their squad for the AFCON 2025 Head coach Eric Chelle will hand certain players another chance to be a part of his team after leading the team to a third place finish at the AFCON, without their services. We

The first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria Stanley Nwabali has dropped a big hint on why he decided to mutually terminate his contract with Premier South Africa side Chippa United. Stanley Nwabali left Chippa United after the transfer window closed, ending his four year stay at the club Fresh from the AFCON where he kept his spot as the first choice of Nigeria, who were the third best placed team at the tournament he decided to end his four year associ

Former Nigeria U17 forward Umar Abubakar scored his first goal at professional level as his Portuguese side Famalicao in their 3-1 win over AVS. Umar Abubakar scores his first goal for Famalicao in a victory over AVS Abubakar joined the team in the summer from the youth side of Belgium top level side Gent, after the club declined to give him an extension to his deal despite his impressive goal scoring record for their B team Jong KAA Gent. Famalicao beat all comers to reach a

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made plans to reach out to five players born abroad and eligible to play for other countries to pledge their allegiance to his team. Carney Chukwuemeka amongst those in talks to play for Nigeria The coach has already started plans for the second phase of his rebuilding process of the Nigerian team, after leading them to a third place finish at the last AFCON with an impressive brand of football admired by all.

Osimhen was Nigeria’s top marksman at the tournament but got injured in the semi final defeat against Morocco forcing him to miss the third place playoff against Egypt. Eric Chelle alongside Osimhen, celebrating a Super Eagles goal Chelle revealed that while preparing for the game against Egypt, he spoke with Osimhen on the need to go all out and win the game, even though he can clearly see that the 27 year old is Injured and won’t be available for the game. “I had a discussi

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has revealed what happened that led to a bust up between Victor Osimhen and his teammate Ademola Lookman during the Super Eagles round of 16 game against Mozambique at the AFCON. Victor Osimhen confronted Ademola Lookman in a 4-0 victory over Mozambique Both players had a go at each other with Osimhen the aggressor seemingly angry at a teammate in Bruno Onyemaechi for not passing the ball to him, while he was in a

Serbian side FK Vojvodina have completed all formalities for the signing of former Nigeria U20 defender Abel Ogwuche from Swedish side Trelleborg. Abel Ogwuche representing Nigeria in an U20 world cup game against Argentina He signed on a deal that will run till the summer of 2028 with the option of another year. His signing is seen as a major coup by the third placed team in the Serbian League. The 22 year old spent close to four years in Sweden following his transfer from N

Talented teenage players from football talent hub of Mavlon FC of Lagos, have continued to make waves in the transfer window in Europe after another Spanish club, Malaga CF signed Wahab Musa. Wahab Musa, who hails from Kogi state has completed a move to Malaga CF Academy from Mavlon FC of Lagos Musa, a modern day left full back, has been described as an ideal player perfectly fitted to the future ambition of the club in the Spanish Segunda. Despite his physicial presence, Mu

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made contact with the camp of on loan Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri to speak on convincing the 18 year old to play for the Nigerian team. Born in England to parents of Nigerian descent, Nwaneri is yet to represent England at senior level keeping him eligible for Nigeria despite his current status as a youth international for England. Ethan Nwaneri(on loan from Arsenal) made a remarkable start to his Marseill

Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor is not eligible to play for Italy despite the fact that he was born and raised in Italy. Honest Ahanor has kept 6 clean sheets at Atalanta, making him one of the best teenage young defenders in Europe Ahanor who has emerged as the best young defender in the Italian top division this season playing a leading role in the team’s six clean sheets this season, when he has played alongside 22 year old Giorgio Scalvini. Born in the Italian city of Ave

The first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria Stanley Nwabali is studying offers from teams in two African countries following his decision to mutually terminate his contract with Chippa United. Stanley Nwabali impressed in AFCON 2025, saving 2 crucial penalties in the third place game to help Nigeria to their 9th bronze Nwabali who was once again impressive between the sticks for Nigeria at the recently concluded AFCON, saw an offer from Tanzanian side S

The news of little known David Oguejiofor moving from Kaduna based Academy Simoiben owned by the wife of Nigeria international Moses Simon, Mrs Ibukun Simon to Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia came as a surprise to many. Oguejiofor was top scorer in the NLO playoff and the Kaduna State FA Cup playing for Simoiben FC Oguejiofor joined the Saudi team on an initial six months loan deal. Starting with the U21 where his progress will be monitored for promotion to the main team and also a