Super Eagles
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Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has begged Nigerians over his missed goal scoring opportunity against Zimbabwe during both sides’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier a few days ago. Ndidi received backslash from fans after squandering a chance to double Nigeria’s lead during the encounter, which eventually ended in a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio…
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South Africa Premier League club, Chippa United are expected to cash in on goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali this summer. Nwabali arrived Chippa United from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit, Katsina United three years ago. The 28-year-old has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the South African top-flight. The shot stopper was linked…
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After three months of travelling the length and breadth of Nigeria, watching domestic league matches, and communicating with his Europe-based stars online, Super Eagles coach Eric Sekou Chelle will take charge of his first game, against Rwanda, on Friday. Malian Sekou Chelle became the first non-Nigerian African to be handed one of the most prestigious national…
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Ademola Lookman has received backing from Nigeria’s senior men’s national team following public criticism by his coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, for missing a penalty in Atalanta’s Champions League loss to Club Brugge on Tuesday. The Super Eagles’ X handle quoted Lookman’s statement on the controversy with a message “we are with you, Ade,” showing solidarity…
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The criteria used by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, in appointing Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles remains a subject of conjecture. MEZIESBLOG reports that Chelle’s appointment was greeted with widespread criticism and resistance by Nigerian football supporters and pundits. Some questioned if the former Mali coach has what it…
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The January transfer window opened last week, with some Nigerian players already on the move to join new clubs, while others await their fate amid transfer links this month. MEZIESBLOG takes a look at some of the Nigerian players that have joined new clubs, those who are expected to remain with their present clubs despite…
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Super Eagles defender, Gabriel Osho is optimistic the team will earn a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their poor start to the qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles are winless in Group C after four games. The West Africans occupy fifth position in the group. “We have to focus on the World Cup…
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Rwanda produced a brilliant display on Monday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, beating already-qualified Nigeria 1-2. A brilliant solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze had given Nigeria the breakthrough in the 59th minute. But two quick-fire goals from the Amavubi silenced the Nigerian home crowd and handed a historic win to the Rwandans.…
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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Saturday awarded three points and three goals to the Super Eagles following the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The Super Eagles consolidated their top position in the group following the verdict. The Nigerian side now have 10 points from four matches, four points clear…
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Super Eagles players are said to be “sick and exhausted” after they were delayed at the Al Abaq Airport for over 13 hours. The team’s chartered plane was diverted to the small airport, just as the pilot was completing his approach to the Benghazi Airport on Sunday night. Since then, the Nigerian delegation has been…
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Players and officials of the Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, are set to fly back from Libya. This comes after the Libyan government succumbed to pressure from external bodies, to refuel the Super Eagles’ chartered jet and clear their airspace. The Nigerian players were abandoned at the Al Abraq International Airport without food,…
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Injury has knocked star striker Victor Osimhen and defender Olisa Ndah out of the Nigeria squad to take on Libya in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier double header against Libya this month. Neither player was included in the 23-man Super Eagles roster, which is headlined by Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman and Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface. Osimhen reportedly suffered a muscle injury in Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig fixture against…
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AC Milan striker, Tammy Abraham, has admitted he would love to visit Nigeria again due to his strong connection to the country through his upbringing. Abraham was born in Camberwell, London, to Nigerian parents, but holds fond memories of his time in the West African country. He, however, made his competitive debut for the England…
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Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. In the list announced by France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-old Atalanta of Italy player was shortlisted alongside 29 players for the coveted award. He is the only African player in the list. Eight-time winner and current holder…
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Napoli boss, Antonio Conte has expressed regret over the club’s failure to sell Victor Osimhen this summer. The Italian also appeared to confirm he has no plans to reintegrate the Nigeria international in the squad. Conte spoke about the Osimhen situation after he led his side to a 2-1 win over Parma with Osimhen’s replacement,…
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Sports Minister John Enoh has said a new head coach will be appointed for the Super Eagles before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month. The position became vacant following Finidi George’s resignation in June. The Super Eagles are scheduled to take on Benin Republic and Rwanda in their opening…
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