Fresh from scoring a brace for Dutch top division side PEC Zwolle against AZ Alkmaar Shola Shoretire has opened up about his desire to play for the senior national team of Nigeria. Shola Shoretire made his debut for Manchester United a week after turning 17 The 21 year old who went through the youth ranks at Manchester United before making sparse appearances for the first team is on a season long loan to PEC Zwolle from Greek side PAOK. He scored his fourth goal of the season

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering postponing the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to updates from the football governing body’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. CAF are considering postponing the ne,t edition of AFCON, after the changes they made to the calendar The proposed postponement is linked to CAF’s recent adjustment to the tournament calendar, which is expected to align the competition on a four-year cycle, with the first edition und

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle will later today run the rule on Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez in today’s UEFA Europa League game against Ludogorets. Emmanuel Fernandez has scored 5 goals in 16 games for Rangers The 24 year old has caught the attention of some to the top teams in Europe this season with his goal scoring prowess for the Scottish side from his role from the centre of defence. According to reports he turned down the chance to

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle will continue as the coach of the senior national team of Nigeria, despite receiving offers from a couple of countries who are willing to pay him more than what he is currently earning with Nigeria. Eric chelle led the Super Eagles to a Unity Cup victory and also, a bronze medal AFCON finish in his first year in charge Chelle like we exclusively revealed has the backing of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to c

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has explained why Super Eagles players were absent from the medal ceremony at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Super Eagles defeated Egypt in Penalty shootouts to claim bronze Nigeria clinched third place on Saturday after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties, but the players were not present to receive their bronze medals following Sunday’s final between Morocco and Senegal. Speaking on the issue, Gusau sa

Former Chelsea and now German Bundesliga's Borussia Dortmund player Carney Chukwuemeka is open to the idea of playing for the senior national team of Nigeria. Carney Chukwuemeka expresses interest in playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria Born to parents of Nigerian descent in Austria and raised in England, the 22 year old is eligible for all three countries but so far he has only represented England at various youth levels. Like we exclusively reported last year, he was tor

The senior national team of Nigeria moved 12 places in the recently released FIFA ranking moving from 38th in the world to 26th. Nigeria were rewarded with their biggest climb in years following their AFCON performances Their rise is largely due to their performance at the recently concluded AFCON in Morocco, where they finished as third by beating Egypt 4-2 in the losers final on Saturday. Beyond the semi final defeat to Morocco on penalties, they won six of their seven game

Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refused to play after the hosts were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 after Extra time, to claim their second AFCON title, after lifting their first in 2021 Referee Jean Jacques Ndala gave the spot-kick in the 98th minute after being advised by the video assistant referee (VAR) to c

The senior national team of Nigeria claimed bronze medal at the ongoing African Cup of Nations after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties, following two brilliant saves from Stanley Nwabali. The Super Eagles of Nigeria claimed a tournament high, 9th bronze medal The Super Eagles had a relatively slow start to the game, with Egyot dominating early proceedings, but before the hour mark, Nigeria begin to catch a firm grip of the game, playing as well as they've done all tournament d

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made four changes from the team that started the semi final defeat for today’s third place playoff game against Egypt at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle’s team were beaten in the semi final by Morocco 2-4 on penalties after both teams remained locked at 0-0 after extra time. As expected he has ring the changes for today’s game. Samuel Chukwueze who missed one of the penalties was handed a start alongs

The future of Eric Chelle as the head of the senior national team of Nigeria has been made by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) according to a chieftain of the football body. Eric Chelle is the most sought after coach in Africa, following the performances of the Super Eagles Chelle was handed a mandate to get the team to the final of the AFCON, but the team failed to meet it after crashing out in the semi final following a 2-4 loss on penalties to the host Morocco, after

Samuel Chukwueze failed to Capitalise on Morocco's missed penalty, to put Nigeria 2-1 ahead in the tie Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has opened up on the penalty that Samuel Chukwueze missed during penalty kicks where they were beaten 2-4 by Morocco in the semi final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi missed from the spot during the shoot outs, but it is the miss from Chukwueze that has drawn the most criticism

The senior national team of Nigeria, lost 4-2 on penalties to hosts Morocco, to end their quest for a 4th AFCON title. The Super Eagles showed grit in a stadium filled with Morrocan supporters Morocco reached their third final of the Africa Cup of Nations after a hard fought game at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat beating Nigeria 4-2 on Wednesday night to set up a showpiece fixture with Senegal on Sunday. Both sides were inseparable after 120 minutes and had to sett

The starting lineup for the senior national team of Nigeria in today’s semi final game against the host Morocco in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations didn’t spring up any surprises. With captain Wilfred Ndidi suspended head coach Eric Chelle was left with what many see as a difficult task in picking his replacement from the trio of Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Tochukwu Nnadi. Chelle according to what we exclusively gathered has settled for Onyedika as the man to f

Coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has left the door open over a potential move to take over as the coach of Tunisia after the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigerian Sports Commission are optimistic of completing the process of extending Chelle's contract Nigeria will be up against the host for a spot in the final later today, and Chelle who has so far surpassed expectations with the brand of football that Nigeria is playing at the tournament

The senior national team of Nigeria had their final training session ahead of their semi final game against Morocco at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON). The Super Eagles face hosts Morocco without their suspended Captain, Wilfred Ndidi Led by head coach Eric Chelle and his technical assistants, the team had a session that lasted for over an hour with emphasis on how to pick up a win in tomorrow’s final against the host. Chelle who is facing a huge decision on who wi

Coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle says his team will approach the game against Morocco in the semi final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in a different way than they have in previous games. Chelle is set to approach Morroco with a different style, citing fatigue as a reason Nigeria have been the most dominant team at the tournament with their high press and transition using a three man attack of Jerome Akor, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen. Thei

German side RB Leipzig have completed negotiations for the signing of Nigeria U20 winger Suleiman Sani from Slovakian side RB Leipzig. Suleiman Sani has been a subject of interest from top clubs around Europe and beyond The 19 year old has received offers from a hot of clubs with Trenčín willing to sanction a deal in January, rather than wait till the summer. Like we reported earlier he was on the radar of Dutch outfit NEC Nijmegen, the Spanish side Villarreal, English Premie

Eric Chelle will stay on as coach of the senior national team of Nigeria after the Africa Cup of Nations regardless of what happens in their semi final game against Morocco. Eric Chelle is expected to continue with the Super Eagles despite recent approaches Chelle has already agreed fresh terms in January, and it will automatically begin after reaching the semi final of the ongoing tournament in style with a 2-0 thrashing of Algeria, after securing a 4-0 win over Mozambique.

Eric Sekou Chelle has only lost one competitive game in charge of the Super Eagles(a shootout to DR Congo), since he took over, a year ago Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle is a target for the senior national team of Tunisia who are on the lookout for a coach ahead of their campaign at the world cup. Chelle has emerged as the most sought after coach on the African continent with the way Nigeria have performed at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, w