43 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 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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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 ‘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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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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1 week ago “Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa, Rwanda To Qualify For FIFA World Cup” – Coach Eric Chelle

Super Eagles Manager, Eric Chelle has expressed concern over Nigeria’s possibility of joining other nations at the upcoming 2026 World Cup in United States of America. The 47-year-old, during an interview with Brillia FM on Saturday, explained how Super Eagles can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their poor start in the qualifiers. […] The post “Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa, Rwanda To Qualify For FIFA World Cup” – Coach Eric Chelle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Chelle optimistic about Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification

Amid growing uncertainty over Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle read more Chelle optimistic about Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification

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2 w. ago Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa To Qualify For 2026 World Cup – Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has stated that it is crucial for his team to secure a victory against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa if they are to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria in a Matchday 8 encounter in September. Hugo Broos’ team currently leads […]

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2 w. ago Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash

Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle has underlined the Super Eagles’ determination to defeat South Africa in September, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle is convinced that victory against the Bafana Bafana is non-negotiable if the Super Eagles are to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. The Super Eagles find themselves in a precarious position in […] The post Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2026 WCQ: Why I will take responsibility for Super Eagles’ 1

By Seyi Babalola Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has taken responsibility for his error that led to Zimbabwe’s dramatic late equaliser during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen had given Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute following a cross from Ola Aina. However, Zimbabwe restored parity through Tawanda Chirewa’s stoppage-time […] The post 2026 WCQ: Why I will take responsibility for Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe – Troost-Ekong appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Cricket: Junior Yellow Greens begin W’Cup qualifiers in Lagos

Nigeria’s male U-19 cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, will face Namibia in their first match of the 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup qualifiers on Friday (today), as they hope to clinch the country’s second ticket in the event on home soil, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria is hosting the final phase of the ICC Read More

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