'It's not by my power' – Olusegun reflects on humble journey from Future Eagles to Super Eagles call-up
Published: June 04, 2025
Olusegun Olakunle has described his maiden call-up to the Super Eagles as a dream come true, calling it a "privilege and honour" to represent Nigeria ahead of their international clash against Russia.The FC Krasnodar striker, who won the league title in the just-concluded season, expressed his excitement and humility u...
Nigeria coach admits Uche's national team career would have been at risk if he missed penalty
Published: June 04, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has revealed his admiration for Christantus Uche's mentality and performance during Nigeria’s penalty shootout win over Jamaica, despite the player joining the squad just a day before the game.Uche enjoyed a breakout season in La Liga with Getafe, catching the eye of Chelle, who is eage...
'You have Osimhen, Boniface, Lookman, Uche, Arokodare' - Chelle tells Sikiru Alimi to raise his game
Published: June 04, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has opened up about Sikiru Alimi’s prospects in the national team, noting that the forward must prove himself amid intense competition for attacking positions.Alimi, who impressed in the Unity Cup game against Ghana, has caught the attention of Nigerian football fans.However, Chelle emp...
Eric Chelle reveals why Felix Agu, Iheanacho, Ndidi were dropped from Nigeria's squad to face Russia
Published: June 04, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained why Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Felix Agu, who participated in the 2025 Unity Cup, were omitted from Nigeria's travelling squad to Moscow for a friendly against 2018 World Cup hosts Russia. Ndidi and Iheanacho were initially named in the 21-man squad list for the u...
'You are next' - Felix Agu tells Werder Bremen teammate to snub Germany for Nigeria
Published: June 04, 2025
Felix Agu has called on his Werder Bremen teammate Justin Njinmah to follow his lead and represent Nigeria at international level, after making his debut for the Super Eagles during the Unity Cup in London.Agu, 25, featured in a friendly match against Jamaica, marking his first appearance for Nigeria since switching al...
Four things to know about new Super Eagles invitee Olakunle Olusegun ahead of Russia friendly
Published: June 04, 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Russia in an international friendly on June 6 at the iconic 78,000-capacity Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Among the squad is a late call-up, Krasnodar FC forward Olakunle Olusegun, who has earned a chance to shine for the national team. Here are four key facts about the risin...
'Looking forward to more chances' - Germany-eligible fullback Felix Agu reflects on Nigeria debut
Published: June 03, 2025
Werder Bremen's dual-national fullback Felix Agu has shared his excitement and pride after making his senior debut for three-time African champions Nigeria.After receiving the green light from the German Football Association, the Nigerian Federation added Agu to the Super Eagles roster for the Unity Cup, having initial...
The reason Onyemaechi reported late for Super Eagles duty in Moscow and missed training
Published: June 03, 2025
The Super Eagles now have a full complement of 20 players in camp ahead of Friday’s international friendly against Russia, following the arrival of Bruno Onyemaechi in Moscow. The Olympiakos left-back was the last player to report for national team duty after experiencing a delay in securing his visa.Onyemaechi miss...
Ajibade in sensational form and four other talking points from Super Falcons' 2-0 win over Cameroon
Published: June 03, 2025
Nigeria secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Cameroon in the first of two friendly matches between the nations, as both sides intensify preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament.Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade led by example, scoring both goals in the first half to cap a domi...
Nigeria 2 Cameroon 0: Ajibade at the double as Falcons record 15th victory v Indomitable Lionesses
Published: June 03, 2025
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade delivered a superb performance as Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in an entertaining encounter at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta.With Chiamaka Nnadozie starting between the posts and Ifeoma Onumonu leading the line, the Falcons began brightly, stringing togeth...
19 players including new invitee Olusegun take part in Super Eagles first training session pre-Russia
Published: June 03, 2025
The Super Eagles have kicked off preparations for their glamour friendly against 2018 World Cup hosts Russia, scheduled for Friday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Nineteen players participated in Tuesday evening's workout, including new invitee Olakunle Olusegun, who landed in Moscow today.The Krasnodar forward...
'The whole world knows their players' - Ex-Spartak defender labels Nigeria a top opponent
Published: June 03, 2025
Former Spartak Moscow defender Eduard Mor has called the Super Eagles a world-class team ahead of their friendly with 2018 World Cup hosts Russia in Moscow on Friday evening. Mor praised the attacking strength of the Super Eagles, describing their forward line as one of the most dangerous in the world at the moment. ...
'Why should we be afraid?' - Russia defender fires warning to Super Eagles ahead of friendly
Published: June 03, 2025
Russia international defender Danil Krugovoy has sent a strong message to the Nigerian national team ahead of their international friendly, insisting the hosts are under obligation to win on home soil despite acknowledging the strength of their African opponents.The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for June 6 ...
'Not below the level' - Russia coach impressed by Super Eagles even without Osimhen, Lookman
Published: June 03, 2025
Russia national team coach Valery Karpin has shared his thoughts on the strength of the Nigeria national team, saying that the three-time African champions remain a formidable opponent even without their marquee forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.Eric Chelle has taken a second-string team to the Russian capita...
'I know all the players' - New Super Eagles invitee Olusegun hails Russia's winning mentality
Published: June 03, 2025
Olakunle Olusegun has shared his thoughts ahead of Nigeria's highly anticipated international friendly against Russia on Friday, calling for determination and focus from his teammates.The FC Krasnodar attacker received a call-up to the Super Eagles squad following the withdrawal of several forwards due to various reaso...