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Chelle Names Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi In Super Eagles Squad For AFCON Qualifiers.

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

Éric Chelle has named 24 players for Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau, alongside a separate Russia friendly squad. Super Eagles Head Coach Éric Chelle has named captain Wilfred Ndidi, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defender Semi Ajayi, midfielder Alex Iwobi and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon...

CAF Decision On AFCON Title Has ‘Scarred And Blemished’ African Football

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Former African and World Footballer of Year, George Weah, condemns CAF ruling that stripped Senegal of AFCON title and.crowned Morocco champions. Former African and World Footballer of the Year George Weah has strongly condemned the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip Senegal national football team of the 2025...

2025 AFCON – Amavubi bank on Spittler’s magic to beat Super Eagles

NewsDeskNgSep 9, 2024September 9, 20240

Rwanda will look up to their head coach Torsten Spittler to come out with another tactical master class against Nigeria on Tuesday. The German was appointed Amavubi head coach in 2023. Under the 62-year-old, the East Africans have won three, drawn three and lost once in seven games. They have...

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles boss, Bosso drops 12 players over poor performance

NewsDeskNgJan 17, 2023January 17, 20230

Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso has once again wielded the big stick on under performing players in the team’s camp. Bosso, reliably gathered, sent home 12 players on Monday for not living up to standard in training. The team resumed training in Abuja last week with 35 players. A...