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Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has called on his players to make a strong and positive start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they face Madagascar on Friday, Naijasports reports. Nigeria will begin their journey towards the 2027 AFCON at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with the Super…
The countdown to Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign is gathering pace, with the Super Eagles’ camp beginning to bubble as several of the country’s biggest stars arrive in Akwa Ibom ahead of Friday’s clash with Madagascar. The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo will take centre stage on Friday, September 25, when…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has handed maiden invitations to Saudi Arabia-based forward George Ilenikhena and Alverca left-back Isaac James for Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Naijasports reports. According to an exclusive report by OwnGoalNigeria, Chelle has also recalled Banik Ostrava defender Abdullahi Bewene, goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, midfielder Alhassan Yusuf and…
With Nigeria still coming to terms with the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has turned his attention to the next chapter, closely monitoring established stars and emerging talents ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Former Nigeria U-23 international David Okereke will bring his four-year spell with Italian club Cremonese to an end after the expiration of his contract on June 30. The 27-year-old forward will leave the Serie A side as a free agent, ending a stint that saw him become an important member of the Grigiorossi squad. Okereke…
Spanish club Real Zaragoza have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Peter Ademo from Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol for an undisclosed fee, marking another major milestone in the youngster’s rapidly progressing career. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term contract after enjoying an impressive campaign with Sheriff, where he established himself as…
Legendary Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has called on FIFA to expand the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams, arguing that the current qualification format involving the best third-placed teams is flawed. The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 nations, an increase from the traditional 32-team format that…
Philip Aniekan Enyeama, the elder brother of former Super Eagles captain and legendary goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, has been appointed assistant coach of French lower division club USM Merville, Naijasports confirms. The appointment marks another step in Philip Enyeama’s coaching career as he takes on a new role in French football, where he will assist the…
Flying Eagles winger Clinton Jephta has completed a permanent transfer to Finnish top-flight club FC Inter Turku from Nigeria Premier Football League side Niger Tornadoes. The 19-year-old earns the move after impressing during a successful four-month loan spell with the Finnish club, who have now exercised their option to make the transfer permanent. Jephta began…
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru is set to begin a new chapter in his career after Aris Thessaloniki reached an agreement with Watford over a transfer worth up to €2 million, NaijaSports report. The 25-year-old is expected to travel to Thessaloniki this week to complete the formalities before signing a three-year contract with the Greek Super…
