CAF celebrate 'Kolanut Boy', the only Nigerian to score an African Nations Championship hat-trick
Published: August 01, 2025
As the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has paid tribute to Nigeria’s Chisom Chikatara, hailing him as one of the few players to have left an indelible mark on the tournament.In a feature published on C...
Zanzibar 2–2 Nigeria: Super Eagles throw away lead after goals from Yusuf and Olamilekan
Published: July 31, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B were held to a 2-2 draw by Zanzibar in an intense CHAN 2024 preparatory friendly played on Thursday afternoon. The match saw Nigeria take a two-goal lead in the first half, only for the hosts to fight back with a spirited second-half performance.Nigeria began brightly, building on the improv...
'Go one-on-one, don't come back' – Super Eagles duo praise Eric Chelle's high-intensity style
Published: July 30, 2025
With the African Nations Championship (CHAN) set to kick off on August 2 in Zanzibar, Super Eagles B players Sola Adelani of Ikorodu City and Adedayo Olamilekan of Remo Stars have voiced their excitement and determination ahead of the continental tournament.For Adelani, representing Nigeria is a lifelong ambition final...
'Joyful thing' – Austin reflects on dream Super Eagles call-up for CHAN, lauds Eric Chelle
Published: July 29, 2025
Ikorodu City midfielder Harrison Austin has described his maiden call-up to the home-based Super Eagles squad, popularly known as the CHAN Eagles, as the pinnacle of his football journey so far.The midfielder is one of three players from the Lagos-based club selected in Nigeria’s final 24-man squad for the 2024 Afric...
'Big team' – Former Super Eagles goalkeeper reacts to Nwabali's links with Raja Casablanca
Published: July 29, 2025
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has weighed in on speculations linking Stanley Nwabali with a move to Raja Casablanca of Morocco this summer.Nwabali, who rose to prominence with his impressive performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), currently plays for Chippa United in South Africa.However...
Zanzibar 0 Nigeria 0: Three key takeaways from Super Eagles' goalless draw in pre-CHAN friendly
Published: July 28, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B were held to a 0-0 draw by Zanzibar in a preparatory friendly match at the Amaan Stadium on Monday. The encounter, aimed at fine-tuning the squad ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), offered valuable insights into the team’s strengths and areas needing improvement. Here ...
Zanzibar 0 Nigeria 0: Super Eagles settle for goalless draw in pre-CHAN friendly
Published: July 28, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B were held to a goalless draw by a determined Zanzibar side in an international friendly at the Amaan Stadium, as preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) intensified.Eric Chelle’s men controlled large spells of the game but were unable to find a breakthrough, despite a ...
Super Falcons stars Ajibade, Alozie, Nnadozie and Okoronkwo named in Wafcon 2024 Best XI
Published: July 28, 2025
Four victorious Super Falcons players were named in the CAF Women's African Cup of Nations WAFCON Best XI of the tournament on Monday morning.The Super Falcons secured the tenth WAFCON trophy following a comeback 3-2 victory over Morocco in the final of the tournament in Rabat.In a post on X, CAF has released the names...
Social: Everton forward Payne, Brighton newbie Nnadozie react to Super Falcons' historic WAFCON win
Published: July 28, 2025
Nigeria's dramatic 3-2 victory over Morocco in the final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) continues to generate jubilant reactions, with key Super Falcons players taking to social media to celebrate the team’s record-setting achievement.The Super Falcons, who came from two goals down to defeat the...
'He said a lot' – Kwara United captain opens up on what Eric Chelle told him after CHAN axe
Published: July 27, 2025
Kabiru Muhammad has lifted the lid on the heart-to-heart conversation he had with coach Eric Chelle after missing out on Nigeria’s final squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.Muhammad was one of twelve players dropped from Chelle’s initial pro...
'We don't know any information about them' - Super Eagles captain admits ahead of Zanzibar clash
Published: July 27, 2025
Home-based Super Eagles captain Nduka Junior has praised the warm reception his team has received in Zanzibar ahead of their international friendly on Monday, describing it as “amazing” and reaffirming the squad’s focus on preparation for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Speaking during a m...
2026 WCQ: Toyota Stadium to host blockbuster clash between Bafana Bafana and Super Eagles
Published: July 27, 2025
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will welcome three-time African champions Nigeria to Bloemfontein for a potentially decisive 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying clash on Tuesday, 9th September 2025.The Matchday 8 fixture will take place at the Toyota Stadium, with kickoff set for 4pm GMT (5pm Nigerian time, 6pm South African...
'Zanzibar play well, they're fast' – Super Eagles coach Chelle talks up opponents ahead of friendly
Published: July 27, 2025
Head coach of the home-based Super Eagles, Éric Chelle, has expressed confidence in his squad’s preparation and hailed Zanzibar’s playing style ahead of their friendly clash on Monday. Speaking during a pre-match press conference in Zanzibar, Chelle provided insights into the team’s training regime and tactical...
'Not just the players, I was targeted too' – Super Falcons coach speaks out on laser pointer incidents
Published: July 27, 2025
Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has expressed his displeasure over the use of laser pointers by Moroccan fans during Nigeria’s comeback victory in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final on Saturday night.Speaking during his post-match press conference, Madugu criticized the disruptive behaviour of some fans...
'Thank God there's VAR' – Super Falcons forward Okoronkwo applauds referee for reversing penalty call
Published: July 27, 2025
The Super Falcons came from two goals down to beat host nation Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Olympique de Rabat on Saturday night.This is the record extending 10th title for Nigeria, which they called Mission X as they returned to the summit of Women's football on the conti...