'This is a game for two big countries' – Eric Chelle expects fireworks in Super Eagles' CHAN opener
Published: August 04, 2025
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles are set to begin their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a high-stakes opener against defending champions Senegal.The Group D clash will take place on Tuesday, August 5, at the 15,000-seater Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar City, marking Nigeria’s return to the compet...
'We love each other' – NPFL goal king believes togetherness is Nigeria's secret weapon at CHAN
Published: August 03, 2025
Nasarawa United striker Anas Yusuf has expressed confidence and a strong desire to lead Nigeria’s Super Eagles B to success at the 2024 African Nations Championship, ahead of their opening Group D match against Senegal on Tuesday, August 5.Yusuf, the Nigeria Premier Football League’s top scorer with 18 goals last s...
'All man for himself' – Tochukwu reflects on Super Eagles call-up, Chelle's influence, CHAN opener
Published: August 03, 2025
Nigeria midfielder Tochukwu Michael has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles B squad ahead of their crucial Group D opener against Senegal at the 2024 African Nations Championship, emphasizing team unity, determination, and belief.Speaking ahead of the match, Michael, who plies his trade with Remo Stars in the Nige...
'Barcelona, Man Utd players are always my favourites' – 2024 Wafcon winner Oshoala on her idols
Published: August 03, 2025
2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Asisat Oshoala has reflected on her early inspirations in football, revealing how the lack of visibility in women's football during her childhood led her to admire male players and clubs, particularly Barcelona and Manchester United.A three-time World Cupper, Oshoala h...
CHAN 2024: Four areas Eric Chelle must improve to boost Super Eagles title chances
Published: August 02, 2025
As the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, Nigeria’s Super Eagles B, under head coach Eric Chelle, are poised to chase their first-ever CHAN title. Despite a promising squad and rigorous preparations, Chelle’s tactical approach and team management require refinement i...
Former Golden Eaglets star makes league debut for Motherwell in 1-1 draw v Dessers' Rangers
Published: August 02, 2025
Former Golden Eaglets forward Ibrahim Said made his league debut for Scottish Premiership side Motherwell in their 1-1 draw with Rangers on the opening day of the 2025-2026 season at Fir Park. Said, who signed a two-year deal with Motherwell during the summer after leaving Danish club Viborg, came off the bench in the...
'How are you Nigerian?' – Plumptre reveals how curious Super Falcons teammates reacted to her arrival
Published: August 02, 2025
2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning defender Ashleigh Plumptre has recalled the initial reactions of her Super Falcons teammates during her first camp with Nigeria women's national team.The Leicester native earned over 25 caps for England's Young Lionesses and was provisionally cap-tied to her country of birth b...
'I say to them' – Victor Boniface urges teammates to take Super Eagles duty more seriously
Published: August 01, 2025
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has issued a passionate appeal to his international teammates, urging them to treat representing Nigeria with the seriousness and pride it deserves.The Bayer Leverkusen striker expressed disappointment with the attitude of some players towards national team duty, stating that wearin...
Allegations of bias: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle defends his controversial CHAN picks
Published: August 01, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has strongly defended his player selections for the 2024 African Nations Championship, stating that his choices are guided by tactical philosophy rather than club reputation or personal bias.Speaking ahead of the tournament, which kicks off this weekend across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda,...
'No place like home' – Chelsea centre-back Tosin drops cryptic post amid Nigeria interest
Published: August 01, 2025
Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo has stirred speculation about a potential international switch to Nigeria after posting a cryptic message on social media during his first-ever visit to the country. The 2025 Fifa Club World Cup winner wrote on X: "The love was real. The welcome was deep. Nigeria — thank you for ...
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...