Super Eagles' Unity Cup captain puts transfer plans on hold to secure French citizenship
Published: June 14, 2025
Super Eagles captain at last month's Unity Cup final, Moses Simon, is unlikely to leave Ligue 1 during the summer transfer window, according to multiple reports from the French media.Simon, who has spent nearly six years in France, is currently undergoing the naturalisation process to become a French citizen—a develo...
Official: Super Eagles left-back among two Nigerians released by Cardiff City
Published: June 12, 2025
With a statement on the official website, relegated Championship club Cardiff City have finally announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season.The Bluebirds have confirmed that Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins will not be offered a new deal, meaning he is set to leave t...
Senegal beat England with 'four Nigerians' in historic African win, show Super Eagles the way
Published: June 11, 2025
Senegal etched their name into the history books on Tuesday night, becoming the first African nation to defeat 1966 World Cup winners England in an international match.The Lions of Teranga claimed a memorable 3-1 victory in a friendly fixture held at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground, ending England’s 21-match unbeat...
Possible battle with 3-time CWC winner Messi: Zaidu named in Porto squad for Fifa tournament
Published: June 10, 2025
Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi is in line to feature at the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup, which kicks off in the United States on June 14.The left-back was included in FC Porto's 28-man travelling squad that departed for the United States on Tuesday, June 10, ahead of the tournament. His inclusion puts him in cont...
NFF break silence on Victor Boniface's 'retirement post' and possible Bafana Bafana punishment
Published: June 10, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has responded to the recent uproar surrounding Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface’s cryptic social media post hinting at retirement, as well as speculations about possible FIFA sanctions against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World C...
From Lagos to the spotlight: Victor Osimhen's international pull
Published: June 10, 2025
Victor Osimhen’s ascent from the streets of Lagos to becoming one of the most recognized names in European football has ignited worldwide attention, particularly from a growing and engaged U.S. soccer audience. His performances for SSC Napoli and the Nigerian national team are not just turning heads in Europe and Afr...
Finishing touch: Flying Eagles coach Zubairu vows to sharpen attack before Fifa U20 World Cup
Published: June 10, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has pledged to address the team's attacking deficiencies ahead of the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, following a mixed outing at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.Despite clinching the bronze medal after edging Egypt in the third-place match, Zubairu identified poo...
'A different level' - Russia defender reveals his toughest match was against Super Eagles
Published: June 09, 2025
Russia defender Ilya Vakhaniya has described Nigeria as the toughest opposition he has faced in his international career so far, following a 1–1 draw between the two sides at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Friday evening.The friendly match, part of the BetBoom series, saw Russia take the lead in the 27th minute through...
'Lies' – Eric Chelle's agent dismisses reports Boniface has been axed from Super Eagles ahead of WCQs
Published: June 08, 2025
Eric Chelle's agent, Sidibe, has swiftly moved to dismiss reports claiming that Victor Boniface has been deemed surplus to requirements ahead of the resumption of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.The report suggested that Chelle was dissatisfied with Boniface's work rate, particularly his lack of pressing, tracking b...
Photo: Rangers striker Dessers marries in Italy after withdrawing from Nigeria squad for friendly
Published: June 08, 2025
Cyriel Dessers was one of the standout players as the Super Eagles won the Unity Cup in May, registering a goal and providing his first-ever assist in Nigeria colours during the tournament in London.Following a spate of withdrawals from the Nigeria squad ahead of the friendly against Russia, particularly in the attacki...
Russia striker praised by Eric Chelle reveals why he headed to dressing room after substitution v Nigeria
Published: June 08, 2025
Russia striker Nikolay Komlichenko has revealed the true reason he headed straight to the dressing room after being substituted in Friday evening's  1–1 draw against Nigeria in an international friendly staged in Moscow.Tolu Arokodare salvaged a draw for the Super Eagles with a composed finish in the 71st minute, ca...
Olusegun reveals Russian words he taught Super Eagles players before Moscow friendly
Published: June 08, 2025
Krasnodar forward Olakunle Olusegun has shared a lighthearted insight into how he helped his Super Eagles teammates navigate their brief stay in Moscow ahead of the international friendly with Russia on Friday night.Olusegun, who recently celebrated a league title triumph with FC Krasnodar, made his senior debut for Ni...
What Russia coach Karpin told his players just before kickoff against Nigeria
Published: June 08, 2025
Valery Karpin, head coach of the Russian national football team, gave a stirring message to his players moments before their international friendly against Nigeria, urging them to play with courage and stick to their game plan. The match, played on Friday, June 6, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, ended in a 1–1 dr...
'The Nigerian got angry' - Russia midfielder confesses to X-rated outburst at Osayi-Samuel
Published: June 07, 2025
Russia midfielder Danil Glebov has admitted to a heated exchange with Nigeria right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel during Friday's 1-1 draw at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.The altercation occurred in the final minutes of the match after Glebov brought down the Fenerbahce defender in an attempt to win back possession.The challe...
'Very smart move' – Odemwingie breaks down Arokodare's 'double run' that punished Russia
Published: June 07, 2025
Former Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has praised Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare for his intelligent pressing that led to Nigeria’s goal in their 1-1 draw with Russia in an international friendly in Moscow.The match, held at Luzhniki Stadium, saw Nigeria benefit from a defensive lapse by Russian goalkeep...