The Flying Eagles coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has unveiled a 24-man squad for the upcoming 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to hold in Egypt from April 27 to May 18. The squad features a blend of home-based and foreign-based players who have been training intensively in Abuja ahead of the tournament. Key players
Former Nigerian international and ex-Montpellier forward, John Chukwudi Utaka, has called on the Super Eagles to remain resolute in their pursuit of a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their precarious position in the qualifiers. Speaking passionately in an interview, Utaka encouraged the team to leverage their talent and determination to overcome the
The Super Eagles’ hopes of securing the services of Chelsea starlet for international duty have suffered a major blow as his potential switch to represent Nigeria has hit a significant roadblock. According to sources close to the situation, the ongoing negotiations and discussions surrounding the Chelsea player’s eligibility to play for Nigeria have stalled, leaving
Nigeria’s total public debt has reached a staggering N144.67 trillion as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 48.58% compared to N97.34 trillion recorded at the end of December 2023. This substantial rise is attributed to both external and domestic borrowings, with external debt experiencing an 83.89% increase from N38.22 trillion to
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho continued his fine form as he played a key role in his club’s latest victory, sending a strong message to Nigeria’s national team coach, Eric Sekhou Chelle. Iheanacho’s performance was instrumental in securing the win for his club, as he contributed both in attack and overall play. His display has
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s struggling World Cup qualifying campaign, attributing the team’s woes to poor sports management and administration. Dalung, who spoke during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Ilorin’s palace in Kwara State, noted that since his departure from office six years ago,
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced free tickets for the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, scheduled for Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. In a statement on Monday, the state’s Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, revealed that Governor Umo Eno had purchased all 30,000 available tickets
Zimbabwe captain Marshall Munetsi has declared that the Warriors are not in Nigeria for a holiday but to create their own history as they face the Super Eagles in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Despite sitting at the bottom of Group C with just
Former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has urged the national team not to dash the hopes of Nigerians after their crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles revived their qualifying campaign last Friday in Kigali, with Victor Osimhen’s brace securing a vital win under new coach Eric
The race for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, intensifies as African teams enter a crucial phase in the qualifiers. With Matchday 6 underway, group leaders are looking to strengthen their positions while chasing teams fight to keep their qualification hopes alive. Nigeria’s Super Eagles, fresh
