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Super Eagles Defeat Iran 2-1

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2026March 27, 20260

Nigeria defeat Iran in friendly match despite key absences, extending strong form and boosting confidence ahead of Jordan clash. Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a commanding victory over Iran, continuing their rebuilding momentum after missing out on qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The match marked the team’s first outing since...

Chelle Names Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman In 23-Man Squad For Iran, Jordan Friendlies

NewsDeskNgMar 18, 2026March 18, 20260

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle invites 23 players for friendlies against Iran and Jordan, now shifted to Turkey. Head Coach Eric Chelle has invited team captain Wilfred Ndidi, midfield star Alex Iwobi, and forward Ademola Lookman in a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan....

Oparaku – CAF will not sanction Nigeria over Libya snub

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

Former Super Eagles defender, Mobi Oparaku, is confident that the Confederation of African Football, CAF, will not sanction Nigeria over the cancelled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The Group D second leg clash was called off by CAF following the Eagles’ ordeal. Libyan authorities diverted Nigeria’s flight...

Nigeria govt denies apologising to Libya over Super Eagles’ detention at airport

NewsDeskNgOct 16, 2024October 16, 20240

The Nigerian government has denied a report claiming that it apologized to Libya, over their maltreatment of the Super Eagles, when they arrived in the North African country for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. This follows a story published by The Libya Observer on Tuesday, which claimed their...

Osimhen condemns Libyan authorities for holding Super Eagles hostage

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

Victor Osimhen has condemned the treatment meted out to Super Eagles players and officials by Libyan authorities. The Super Eagles are in Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four encounter against the Mediterranean Knights. The players and their officials are still holed up at the Al...

Eguavoen gives condition to stay on permanent basis

NewsDeskNgOct 2, 2024October 2, 20240

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has said the conditions must be right for him to take up the role on a permanent basis. Eguavoen is currently managing the team for the fourth time. The 58-year-old, who is also the technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, stepped in...

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...

Super Eagles to face Benin, Libya, Rwanda in AFCON 2025 qualifiers

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2024July 4, 20240

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. In the group are Benin Republic, Libya and Rwanda. Benin Republic, handled by former Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier last...

Five more players arrive Super Eagles’ Uyo camp

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2024June 4, 20240

The Super Eagles camp came alive on Tuesday following the arrival of five more players, according to reports. The new arrivals are Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Frank Onyeka and Paul Onuachu. The quintet’s arrival was delayed by the Nigeria Labour Congress strike. They will join their teammates in...

2026 WCQ: NLC strike delay arrival of Super Eagles’ players in camp

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The ongoing Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, strike has delayed the arrival of the remaining players in the Super Eagles’ camp. The players Maduka Okoye, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and Paul Onuachu were all expected to join their teammates in camp on Monday...