55 h. ago 36 Years After Okwaraji’s Tragic Death, Siasia Advocates Improved Player Safety In Football

In a poignant reflection, 36 years after the untimely death of former Nigerian international Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, his teammate and ex-Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has expressed his belief that Okwaraji could still be alive today had proper first-aid been administered at the time of the incident. Okwaraji, who tragically succumbed to congestive heart failure […]

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3 d. ago How Live Scores Are Revolutionizing Football Coverage in Nigeria: From NPFL to the Super Eagles

The Digital Shift in Nigerian Football Coverage In recent years, football coverage in Nigeria has undergone a remarkable digital transformation. Gone are the days when fans relied solely on radio commentary or next-day newspaper match reports. The rise of mobile technology and high-speed internet means that millions of supporters can now follow every pass, tackle, […] The post How Live Scores Are Revolutionizing Football Coverage in Nigeria: From NPFL to the Super Eagles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago CHAN 2024: Super Eagles B Set For Make Or Break Clash Against Sudan

Nigeria’s resilience on the football field will once again be put to the test as the home-based senior men’s national team, Super Eagles B, faces Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane in a must-win Group D encounter at the 8th Africa Nations Championship in Zanzibar today. Titleholders Senegal managed to score with their only shot on target, […]

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3 d. ago Sunday Oliseh: Financial demands blocked Victor Osimhen’s big transfer

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has revealed the key reason top European clubs turned down the chance to sign read more Sunday Oliseh: Financial demands blocked Victor Osimhen’s big transfer

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3 d. ago CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles B seek redemption against Sudan

Super Eagles B head coach Eric Chelle has described Tuesday’s 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D clash against Sudan read more CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles B seek redemption against Sudan

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4 d. ago 2026 World Cup: Sylvanus Okpala laments missed opportunity to coach Super Eagles

Former Nigerian international Sylvanus Okpala has expressed disappointment over being denied the opportunity to coach the Super Eagles during their read more 2026 World Cup: Sylvanus Okpala laments missed opportunity to coach Super Eagles

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5 d. ago NFF rejected my offer to help Eagles qualify for World Cup –Sylvanus Okpala

•Says Chukwu didn’t enjoy fruit of his labour By Emma Njoku In this interview, ex-Green Eagles’ midfielder, Sylvanus Okpala, revealed how the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ignored his offer to help the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World. With only three points after four games in the qualifiers and Nigeria’s chance going up […] The post NFF rejected my offer to help Eagles qualify for World Cup –Sylvanus Okpala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Football Club Fandom: For Nigerian Leaders, Charity Begins Abroad

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Manchester United) Before his ascent to the presidency on 29 May 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu demonstrated his knowledge and admiration for Manchester United during a visit from former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi at his home in Bourdillon, Ikoyi, Lagos, in November 2018. Mikel had come to seek Tinubu’s support for […]

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7 d. ago CHAN 2024: We Will Be Ready For Super Eagles, Sudan Coach Declares

Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has stated that his team will be ready for their next Group D encounter against the home-based Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com. Appiah’s side played to a 1-1 draw against Congo in their first Group D match at the 2024 African Nations Championship on Tuesday. The Sudanese were on track for […]

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8 d. ago CHAN 2024: Chelle Cautions Super Eagles B Against Early Home Return

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has challenged his players to enhance their performance or risk an early exit from the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship taking place in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. Super Eagles B suffered a 1-0 defeat in their opening match of the championship against title holders Senegal at the Amman Stadium, […]

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1 week ago CHAN 2024: Nigeria Launches Quest For Another Continental Title

A few days after claiming a 10th triumph in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria will begin another quest for a continental title on Tuesday, as the home-based senior men’s team, Super Eagles B, takes on cup holders Senegal in the opening match of Group B of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). […]

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1 week ago Why Ola Aina missed Forest’s friendly against Birmingham City

Nottingham Forest returned to English soil for a friendly against Championship side Birmingham City, but Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was noticeably absent from the squad. The most exciting news in the squad came in the form of Dan Ndoye’s debut appearance, with the new right winger in from the off at St Andrews. It’s […] The post Why Ola Aina missed Forest’s friendly against Birmingham City appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago I have to speak out – Lookman slams Atlanta, alleges poor treatment

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has taken to social media to speak out against his club, accusing Atlanta of blocking an opportunity for him to leave. Baring his mind on Sunday, Lookman alleged that he had been treated poorly while revealing that he had submitted an official transfer request. According to the Nigerian, he and […] The post I have to speak out – Lookman slams Atlanta, alleges poor treatment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Emulate Super Falcons’ Resilience, Garba Lawal Urges Super Eagles

Former Nigerian international and versatile player Garba Lawal has urged the Super Eagles to draw inspiration from the Super Falcons’ remarkable comeback victory in the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco if they wish to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s Eagles will resume their World Cup qualifying campaign next […]

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2 w. ago “I Eat Swallow Once A Month, Takes Three Days For My Body System To Digest” – Mikel Obi

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has sparked reactions online following his remarks about pounded yam, one of Nigeria’s most cherished traditional dishes. Speaking during a podcast shared on X on Friday, the ex-Chelsea midfielder revealed that he eats pounded yam — a popular Nigerian swallow — only once a month due to how […] The post “I Eat Swallow Once A Month, Takes Three Days For My Body System To Digest” – Mikel Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Mission X: Super Falcons mentally, tactically ready for Zambia – Madugu

Head Coach Justine Madugu assured on Thursday that Nigeria’s Super Eagles are mentally, psychologically and tactically ready to confront Zambia’s Copper Queens in Friday’s potentially-explosive Women Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final encounter in Casablanca. Nine-time champions Nigeria and emerging power Zambia clash at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium from 5pm Morocco time (same as in Nigeria) […] The post Mission X: Super Falcons mentally, tactically ready for Zambia – Madugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago CHAN 2024: Again, Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 70 Match Officials

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials appointed for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which is set to take place from 2–30 August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A total of 70 match officials have been selected, including 26 referees, 26 assistant referees, and 18 […]

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4 w. ago Kano Pillars sign N100m partnership deal with Radio France Internationale

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano Pillars Football Club has signed a N100 million partnership deal with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa to support the club’s development and media visibility. Speaking during the ceremony at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Thursday, July 17, 2025, the General Manager of Kano Pillars and former Super Eagles captain, […] The post Kano Pillars sign N100m partnership deal with Radio France Internationale appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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