The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Alhaji Shehu Dikko has reveal how they will handle any decision taken by FIFA on the protest lodged by Nigeria on the eligibility of some players in the team of DR Congo that defeated Nigeria in the final of the world cup qualifiers playoff. According to multiple sources, a decision over the petition submitted by NFF is expected today Nigeria protested against seven players in the team that will represent Africa in next mon

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has taken the initiative towards becoming the new coach of French Ligue 1 side Marseille. Eric Chelle is reportedly interested in taking up the Vacant role at Marseille Chelle who is presently the coach of the senior national team of Nigeria is among the names touted to be the coach of the Ligue 1 side, following the exit of Roberto De Zerbi as coach. Yesterday the Malian who lives in Marseille reached out to the

The senior national team of Nigeria will be back in action in the March international window with a friendly game against Asian side Jordan in their capital city Amman. The Super Eagles will face Jordan in Asia, subject to FIFA's ruling on Congo's case It will be the first time, the team will be in action since finishing third at the recently concluded AFCON in Morocco, but the game is dependent on a decision by world football governing body FIFA on their protest against DR C

Arthur Okonkwo picked up his ninth clean sheet of the season as Wrexham continue their giant killing run in the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Ipswich yesterday. Arthur Okonkwo is up with the top goalkeepers in England this season, keeping clean sheets and saving penalties Okonkwo who was the hero for the English Championship side in the last round of the tournament, where they knocked out Premier League side Nottingham Forest on penalties was once again at his best. It was his n

The international career of Brentford defender Michael Kayode could take a dramatic turn with reports indicating that the 21 year old hasn’t ruled out a switch to Nigeria from Italy. Michael Kayode has been instrumental to Brentford's Europe placing in the Premier League table Born in the Italian city of Borgomanero to parents of Nigerian descent, he has represented Italy at different youth levels from U18 to U21, but still remains eligible for Nigeria as he is yet to be capp

The Congolese Football Federation is allegedly doing everything within their powers to hand twist FIFA into rulling in their favour as the World Football Governing body meets on Monday February 16, to decide on the petition filed by the Nigeria football federation on the eligibility of six Congolese players in last year’s FIFA 2026 Africa World Cup play-offs. A decision is expected to be taken before the March international break, when the intercontinental play offs are set t

As many as five players of the senior national team of Nigeria will have to make a decision on their club career at the end of the ongoing season. The Super Eagles squad might look different in September, with the future of many players unsettled Ebenezer Akinsamiro In Italy Ebenezer Akinsamiro who is on loan to relegated haunted Pisa from Inter Milan, will return back to the Italian giants at the end of his loan with Pisa unlikely to take up the option of signing him permane

Nigeria international midfielder Frank Onyeka has explained why he turned his back on a move to Spanish LaLiga side Valencia in favour of a move to English Championship side Coventry FC. Frank Onyeka joined Coventry on loan from Brentford, after playing an instrumental role in Super Eagles AFCON campaign Onyeka joined Coventry on loan from top division side Brentford in search of more game time, but the move was seen as shocking considering that he had the option of moving to

The pending petition from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) challenging the eligibility of some players in the squad of DR Congo that defeated Nigeria on penalties, to grab the sole ticket to represent Africa at the intercontinental playoff for a spot at the world Cup. A decision by FIFA is expected before the March international break, where the World Cup international playoffs will continue After the defeat in November, Nigeria acting on a tip off from sources in DR Con

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

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

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

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

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

Casemiro will go down in history as one of the best defensive midfielders of his time, surprisingly, the Brazilian Captain only became a defensive midfielder because he figured that was the way he could get into the Sao Paulo Academy. Casemiro scored 11 goals in 111 appearances for Sao Paulo Casemiro was born in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil. He began trials with Sao Paulo Youth System when he was 8 years old. When it was time for selection, Casemiro found himself am

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