'I didn't have to think about it' - Dessers on his return to Super Eagles and Unity Cup clash v Ghana
Published: May 28, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed delight at his return to the Nigerian national team and is looking forward to helping the side secure a win in today's Unity Cup clash against Ghana at the Gtech Community Stadium in London.“I’m very happy to be back. It’s always an honour to be called up and to b...
Christantus Uche won't make Super Eagles debut against Ghana, Maduka Okoye available for selection
Published: May 28, 2025
Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche will not make his international debut on Wednesday evening when Nigeria face long-time rivals Ghana in their opening match of the 2025 Unity Cup, allnigeriasoccer.com has been told.Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has omitted the La Liga star from the squad for the clash at the Gtech Co...
Unity Cup: Former Super Eagles defender names two players who can step in for Osimhen, Lookman
Published: May 27, 2025
Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has tipped Samuel Chukwueze and Sadiq Umar to step up in the absence of key attackers Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.Osimhen and Lookman were among several notable omissions as Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle unveiled a 26-man squad for the Unity Cup.Their absence has raised con...
'We need to say the truth' - Ex-Super Eagles star blasts Eric Chelle for snubbing 18-goal striker
Published: May 27, 2025
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has criticized head coach Eric Chelle for omitting Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) top scorer Anas Yusuf from the 26-man squad to face Ghana in the upcoming Unity Cup clash in London. Yusuf, who had an outstanding campaign with Nasarawa United, netted 18 goals in 34 leagu...
Felix Agu discusses contact with NFF and Eric Chelle, Super Eagles vibes, love for fufu and egusi soup
Published: May 27, 2025
Super Eagles invitee Felix Agu, has opened up about his Nigerian heritage and his first experience in the national team, describing his call-up as a proud and emotional milestone.Born in Germany, the 25-year-old expressed excitement about finally connecting with his roots."I had the first contact with the Federation. I...
Arokodare finally arrives in Super Eagles camp on eve of Unity Cup clash against Ghana
Published: May 27, 2025
Tolu Arokodare is finally in camp, bringing the number of Super Eagles players present in London to 23 ahead of their opening match against Ghana in the 2025 Unity Cup.The Racing Genk striker’s arrival adds further firepower to Eric Chelle’s squad as preparations continue at full throttle.Arokodare joins the team o...
'Nigerians are disappointed in Super Eagles’ – Ahmed Musa honest admission before Ghana clash
Published: May 27, 2025
Ahmed Musa has acknowledged that Nigerian fans are deeply disappointed with the recent performances of the Super Eagles but has urged them to continue supporting the team as they prepare to face Ghana in Wednesday’s Unity Cup match at the Gtech Community Stadium."Yeah, we know that a lot of Nigerians are, I would say...
'We have played with weaker opponents' - Russia midfielder downplays absence of Osimhen, Lookman
Published: May 27, 2025
Speaking to the media in his homeland, Zenit Saint Petersburg and Russia midfielder Andrei Mostovoy has insisted that the absence of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman from the Super Eagles squad is irrelevant.Nigeria manager Eric Chelle has selected twenty one players for the trip to Moscow next week and the two marqu...
Explained: Why Jupiler Pro League top scorer Arokodare has not reported for Super Eagles duty
Published: May 26, 2025
Racing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare is among four players yet to report to the Super Eagles camp in London ahead of Wednesday's Unity Cup clash against Ghana’s Black Stars.Also absent from the squad are Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche and Tanzanian-based shot-stopper Amas Obasogie.A...
Unity Cup: Chukwueze, Nwabali report for Super Eagles duty in London; 22 players in camp
Published: May 26, 2025
The Super Eagles' preparations for the 2025 Unity Cup are gathering momentum in London, with 22 players now present at the team’s camp ahead of their opening match against Ghana. Among the latest arrivals are AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, adding further quality to an already impres...
'We have a lot of players' - Eric Chelle defends inclusion of Musa, NPFL players in Nigeria squad
Published: May 26, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has defended his decision to include 10 players from Nigeria’s domestic league—among them veteran Ahmed Musa—in his latest squad, saying it reflects a broader strategy to build a cohesive and competitive national team. Speaking at a press conference at the Gtech Community Stad...
Russia announce final 31-man squad for international friendly against Super Eagles
Published: May 26, 2025
Head coach of the Russia national team, Valery Karpin, has finalized a 31-man squad for the upcoming June training camp, which features international friendlies against Nigeria and Belarus.The standout fixture will see Russia, the 2018 Fifa World Cup hosts, take on three-time African champions Nigeria at the iconic Luz...
Super Eagles camp update: Felix Agu, Ndidi, Dessers, Onyeka among 20 players in camp pre-Ghana
Published: May 26, 2025
Preparations are in full swing for the Super Eagles ahead of their opening match against Ghana at the 2025 Unity Cup, as 20 players have already arrived at the team’s camp in London.Among the early arrivals are key Europe-based stars Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Cyriel Dessers, Felix Agu, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Sim...
Super Eagles camp update: Ahmed Musa and 9 home-based players arrive in London for Unity Cup
Published: May 26, 2025
The Super Eagles camp in London is gathering momentum ahead of the 2025 Unity Cup, with ten home-based players already in the United Kingdom for the invitational tournament. The competition, which features Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago, will be staged at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford.Among ...
CSKA Moscow legend Chidi Odiah reveals if he will attend Russia v Nigeria friendly
Published: May 25, 2025
CSKA Moscow legend Chidi Odiah has revealed plans to attend the high-profile international friendly between Russia and Nigeria, scheduled for June 6, 2025, at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.A household name in Russian football during his career, Odiah won multiple domestic titles with CSKA Moscow, including two ...