February 24, 2026

Nigeria

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Friendlies or Final Goodbye? Nigeria’s World Cup Future Still Alive Behind FIFA’s Closed Doors

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

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Inside Chelle’s Leaked NFF Wishlist: Mansion, SUV, Family Flights, and Total Eagles Control

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

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AFCON 2025: Regragui Declares Morocco vs Nigeria ‘Like a Final’ — Focused and Turf‑Ready

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,

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AFCON 2025: Hard Work, Cohesion Driving Super Eagles’ Success – Coach Eric Chelle

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

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Super Eagles Soar into AFCON Knockouts with 3–2 Victory Over Tunisia

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

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“We Shall Create a Powerful Match Day Atmosphere, With Coordinated Chants” — Okumagba Vows as Nigeria Supporters Club Gears Up for AFCON 2025

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.

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