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 ...
'Sadiq plays well, Iheanacho good left foot' - Odemwingie hails Nigeria forwards except Boniface
Published: May 25, 2025
Former Super Eagles winger Osaze Odemwingie has lauded the quality of Nigeria's forward line ahead of their upcoming friendly against Russia but expressed concerns over Victor Boniface's underwhelming performances for the national team.Odemwingie made the remarks while analyzing Eric Chelle’s 21-man squad selected fo...
'I like it when new names appear' - Odemwingie names 3 Nigeria players he expects to start v Russia
Published: May 25, 2025
Former Super Eagles star Peter Odemwingie has welcomed the emergence of fresh talent in the Nigeria national team, ahead of their high-profile international friendly against Russia.Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named four uncapped players in his 21-man squad list for the friendly against Russia, including Amas Obasogie...
Green light from DFB: NFF confirm Felix Agu is eligible to make Super Eagles debut in Unity Cup
Published: May 24, 2025
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have officially confirmed that Felix Nnaemeka Agu is eligible to represent the Super Eagles at the senior international level.This confirmation comes after the German Football Federation (DFB) clarified that Agu has never played for Germany in any official competitive match at bot...
Odemwingie: Forward who snubbed Russia for Nigeria explains why he won't attend June 6 friendly
Published: May 24, 2025
Former Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has revealed he will be unable to attend the upcoming friendly between Russia and Nigeria on June 6 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, citing personal commitments.Odemwingie, who was eligible to play for Russia through his Russian mother, famously chose to represent Nigeria at...