Abdulrahman Yahaya Portugal National Football Team defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria Portugal on Wednesday night, ending Coach Eric Chelle’s 12 game unbeaten run. Portugal, who dominated the midfield, took the lead in the 23rd minute through Pedro Neto. The Chelsea forward shot powerfully from inside theContinue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya Football fans have urged the coaching crew of the Super Eagles to retain several emerging players who impressed during Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the 2026 Unity Cup in London and the recent international friendly against Poland. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Head Coach, Eric Chelle,Continue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by the Polish national team in their international friendly game in Warsaw, Poland. The Super Eagles drew the first blood as FC Porto striker, Terem Mofi, finished off a brilliant pass from Moses Simon in theContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin A football coach, Agada Ode, has urged government and other stakeholders to rehabilitate the Nyanya football pitch to boost youth development and reduce crime. Ode, Coordinator of Nyanya Football Coaches Society and Technical Head Coach of Zaki Football Academy, Nyanya, Abuja, made the appeal in an interviewContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye FIFA World Cup-bound Jordan fought hard to secure a 2-2 draw against Nigeria in Tuesday’s international friendly. Nigeria ended their March window with a 2-2 draw at Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, after Jordan impressed through Mousa Tamari’s 17th-minute opener. The Super Eagles responded after a disallowed RaphaelContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Moses Simon and Jerome Akor Adams were on target as Nigeria defeated Iran 2–1 in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday. The match, played at Corendon Airlines Park, saw the Super Eagles blend early attacking intent with late defensive discipline, reflecting the growing identity ofContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Nigerian Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo has confirmed that he, alongside Jay Jay Okocha, Finidi George and many other African football legends, will feature in the African Legends United Gala Match. Nwankwo made this known in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the African ContinentContinue Reading
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to 26th globally and third in Africa in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to third place in Africa but retained 38th position globally in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eagles moved up from fifth to third in Africa after an impressive performanceContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Tinubu described the achievement as a “bronze that feels like gold,” praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit. “This bronze medal surely feels goodContinue Reading
