42 h. ago Mbah visit Christian Chukwu’s family, pledges to immortalise football icon

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has pledged to immortalise the former Nigerian footballer and coach, Christian Chukwu. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the former Enugu Rangers and Super Eagles coach died at the age of 74 on Saturday, at the Niger Foundation hospital in Enugu. The governor, who pledged when he paid a Read More

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3 d. ago  I Wasn’t Employed Through Backdoor, But Formal Application Process – Eric Chelle

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has reacted to viral report claiming that he was employed to manage Nigerian senior national team through connections and not merit. Recall that Coach Chelle was appointed by Nigeria Football Federation after interim former interim manager, Augustine Eguavoen, who had been in charge of the Super Eagles during their successful […] The post  I Wasn’t Employed Through Backdoor, But Formal Application Process – Eric Chelle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Utaka Urges Super Eagles Not To Give Up Hope For 2026 World Cup Qualification”

Former Nigerian international John Utaka has urged the Super Eagles players to remain determined and optimistic about qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. South Africa currently leads Group C with 13 points, while Nigeria finds itself in fourth place with seven points, just one point behind second-placed Rwanda and third-placed Benin, both of whom have […]

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4 d. ago Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja

Following the death of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, on Saturday, the Enugu State Government has opened condolence registers in his honour in Enugu, Lagos, and Abuja. The registers, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, on Monday, were opened as a mark of […] The post Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Senator Adeyemi urges Tinubu to immortalise Christian Chukwu

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja   Senator Smart Adeyemi has called on President Bola Tinubu to immortalise the late legendary former captain of Nigeria’s national football team, the Green Eagles (now Super Eagles), Christian Chukwu, who led the country to its first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1980 after previously securing two bronze medals. […] The post Senator Adeyemi urges Tinubu to immortalise Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: “Don’t Give Up Yet, Anything Can Happen” –Utaka Charges Super Eagles

Former Nigerian international, John Utaka has urged Super Eagles players to maintain their determination and positive mindset in the remaining games to qualify for 2026 World Cup. Bafana Bafana of South Africa lead group C with 13 points, while Nigeria have just 7 points, a point behind Rwanda and Benin who have 8 points each. […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: “Don’t Give Up Yet, Anything Can Happen” –Utaka Charges Super Eagles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Individually, Super Eagles Are Better, But Ghana Has The Team” – Fireboy DML

Afrobeats music star Fireboy DML has stated that Ghana’s Black Stars are currently a stronger team than Nigeria’s Super Eagles. According to him, although the Super Eagles boast more individual talent, the Ghanaian side performs better collectively. The singer, known for his hit track Obaa Sima, expressed his thoughts during a recent edition of the […] The post “Individually, Super Eagles Are Better, But Ghana Has The Team” – Fireboy DML appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Turkish Super Lig: Osimhen anticipates challenging end to season

Galatasaray forward and Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has acknowledged that the final stretch of the Turkish Super Lig season will be anything but easy, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Osimhen found the net in Galatasaray’s 2-0 victory over Samsunspor on Friday, scoring the team’s second goal to seal the win. Speaking after the match, the Super Eagles star […] The post Turkish Super Lig: Osimhen anticipates challenging end to season appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Chukwu’s memories will forever be cherished – Football stakeholders

The late former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has been described as a great man whose memories will forever be cherished by football lovers. Football stakeholders, who spoke separately with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan on Saturday, unanimously said Chukwu’s death has left a big vacuum in Nigerian football. A former Super Eagles Read More

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6 d. ago Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu, says, ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon’

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and read more Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu, …says, ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon’

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6 d. ago ‘Christian Chukwu’s name stands tall in Nigerian football,’ Atiku mourns

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sorrow over the death of Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu. PUNCH Online reports that the former Super Eagles coach died in the early hours of Saturday at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu State, at the age of 74. In a post via Read More

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6 d. ago Christian Chukwu’s death a personal loss to us, Enugu gov mourns

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of the former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. PUNCH Online reports that the former Enugu Rangers coach died in the early hours of Saturday at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu State, Read More

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6 d. ago ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon,’ Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu

Governor of Enugu State Dr. Peter Mbah has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and coach Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. Reacting to the development on Saturday, Mbah said, “I received with a deep sense of loss the passing away of Chairman Christian […] The post ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon,’ Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Christian Chukwu: 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend

By John Ogunsemore  Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu died aged 74 in the early hours of Saturday. A longtime friend and former teammate, Segun Odegbami confirmed his demise on X on Saturday. Born on January 4, 1951, in Uwani, Enugu, Chukwu was discouraged by his parents from playing football and hawking plantains, […] The post Christian Chukwu: 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu

By John Ogunsemore  Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu died aged 74 in the early hours of Saturday. A longtime friend and former teammate, Segun Odegbami confirmed his demise on X on Saturday. Born on January 4, 1951, in Uwani, Enugu, Chukwu was discouraged by his parents from playing football and hawked plantains, […] The post 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago UPDATED: Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, dies at 74

A former captain and head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, is dead. PUNCH Online gathered that the former Enugu Rangers coach died at the age of 74 in the early hours of Saturday in his home state of Enugu. However, the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as of the time of Read More

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6 d. ago Osimhen Scores 29th Goal In Turkey As Galatasaray Defeat Samsunspor

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen on Friday night, scored his 29th goal in all competitions for this season as Galatasaray recorded a 2-0 away victory over Samsunspor. Osimhen calmly tricked the goalkeeper in the 46th minute after being set up by teammate Yunus Akgün. The Nigeria international is also now the leading scorer in the […] The post Osimhen Scores 29th Goal In Turkey As Galatasaray Defeat Samsunspor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago “We’ll Use 2025 Unity Cup To Test New Players” — Super Eagles Coach

Super Eagles manager, Eric Chelle has said that the upcoming Unity Cup will be a chance for him and his technical team to test new players ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers later in the year. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Nigeria will be competing at the 2025 edition of the Unity Cup with Black […] The post “We’ll Use 2025 Unity Cup To Test New Players” — Super Eagles Coach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Unity Cup good preparation for World Cup qualifiers, says Troost

By Seyi Babalola William Troost-Ekong, the Super Eagles captain, believes the Unity Cup tournament provides a unique chance for the squad to thoroughly prepare for the remaining 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The three-time African champions will participate in the 2025 Unity Cup, alongside Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. Éric Chelle will play two […] The post Unity Cup good preparation for World Cup qualifiers, says Troost-Ekong appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Osimhen set for mega deal as Galatasaray ready €70m transfer bid

Galatasaray are ready to table a record-breaking offer in a bid to secure Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal. Osimhen joined the Turkish giants on loan from Napoli following the collapse of a proposed move to Chelsea. Since arriving at the club, the Super Eagles striker has scored 28 times in 32 appearances across all Read More

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