Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has publicly defended his request for a substantial increase in his monthly salary, a figure widely reported as $130,000, by explaining that the amount is intended to cover not only his own pay but also the wages of his entire technical staff. The clarification comes amid intense public scrutiny
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Nigeria Football Federation’s decision to schedule international friendly matches for the Super Eagles in March 2026 has sparked widespread debate about whether Nigeria has quietly conceded defeat in its eligibility dispute with the Fédération Congolaise de Football Association following their loss in the FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs. However, a
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has reportedly demanded sweeping financial rewards, luxury benefits, and unprecedented control over Nigeria’s national team in a leaked contract proposal submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation. The document, dated January 22, 2026, outlines 19 conditions Chelle wants approved before committing his long-term future to the Super
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui delivered a determined and clear‑eyed press conference ahead of his team’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, insisting the match is as significant as a final and spotlighting the tactical and psychological readiness of his squad. Regragui described the encounter set for Wednesday, January 14,
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has attributed Nigeria’s strong run at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 to increased training time, squad cohesion, and the growing understanding of his tactical project. Speaking after Nigeria’s 2–0 quarterfinal win over Algeria on Saturday in Marrakech, Chelle emphasized that the foundation
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 with a thrilling 3–2 win over Tunisia in Fez on Saturday. The match showcased standout performances from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, who collectively contributed all three goals and two assists. Osimhen opened the scoring in
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo As anticipation builds ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicking off this weekend in Morocco, Vincent Okumagba, Chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Supporters Club, has declared that the group is fully prepared to energize the Super Eagles with vibrant support throughout the tournament.