Samuel Chukwueze returned to training with AC Milan on Thursday as he prepares for this weekend’s home match against Udinese. Chukwueze came back to Milan early last weekend after suffering an injury while on international duty with Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has … Read more
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa found the back of the net as Kano Pillars edged reigning champions Enugu Rangers 4-3 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 7 clash at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Wednesday. The 32-year-old scored Pillars’ fourth goal just before halftime, bringing his tally to three goals in two games since … Read more
The Federal Government has said that it is not treating the ordeals of the Super Eagles players in Libya lightly. The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the Federal Government would get to the root of the matter. The minister explained that the Nigerian government would … Read more
The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to summon the Libyan Ambassador to Nigeria to explain the circumstances surrounding holding the senior national football team, the Super Eagles hostage for 14 hours without good water. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Eagles, travelling with about 22 players, technical crew, NFF officials and some … Read more
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the game was earlier scheduled to take place in Libya by 8 pm after the first … Read more
The pilot of the chartered plane that flew the Super Eagles to Libya has disclosed that Libyan authorities forced him to divert the flight to the substandard Al-Abraq Airport. According to reports, the diversion to Al-Abraq, a remote airport, instead of their intended destination of Benghazi, has sparked a diplomatic dispute between Nigeria and Libya. … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has described the team’s ordeal in Libya as a traumatic experience. Eguavoen and the players were left stranded for hours at Al Abraq Airport upon their arrival in Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award the Super Eagles full points in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, following the alleged mistreatment of the Nigerian team. Kalu’s call comes after the Super Eagles, along with their coach and technical crew, were reportedly stranded for … Read more
The President of the Libyan Football Federation, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, announced his resignation during a routine meeting of the Federation’s General Assembly. According to The Libya Observer, an online newspaper based in Tripoli, the resignation was confirmed in a post on its website on Monday, following a decision made the previous day. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief over the safe return of the Super Eagles to Nigeria following their challenging experience in Libya ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said he was deeply concerned by … Read more
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has called the Libyan authorities’ decision to hold the team for hours at Al-Abraq Airport “very embarrassing.” The Super Eagles were scheduled to face Libya in Benghazi, aiming to secure their qualification for the AFCON finals in Morocco next year. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more
The Super Eagles players and officials are preparing to depart Libya after enduring a tumultuous delay of over 14 hours and alleged mistreatment by the host nation on Sunday. This was revealed by a sports enthusiast, known as Pooja Media, through his X handle on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more
The Libyan government has finally succumbed to pressure from various quarters and cleared the Nigerian flight to bring the players and officials back home after more than 14 hours of being detained at Al Abraq International Airport. This was disclosed in a post by sports journalist Adepoju Tobi Samuel, popularly known as OgaNlaMedia. EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has announced that the team will boycott the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Libya. This is coming after the team was held at the airport for “over 12 hours” upon arrival in Libya on Sunday for the second leg of their qualifying series, following their 1-0 victory … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze has returned to Italy for treatment after suffering a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s third qualifying match against Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze came on as a substitute for Frank Onyeka in the 61st minute of the match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are preparing for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights. The Super Eagles head into this match in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their first three group encounters. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more
The Super Eagles have departed Nigeria for their matchday four 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The team, along with officials, boarded a chartered flight on Sunday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency … Read more
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has resumed training at Galatasaray after a brief period on the sidelines due to injury. Galatasaray announced the development on Saturday via Instagram, stating, “Victor Osimhen has worked separately from the team within the special programme prepared for him.” EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi aims to kick off his tenure as head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Lobi Stars with a victory. Lobi Stars will face off against Niger Tornadoes in the North Central derby at the Bako Kontagaro Stadium in Minna today. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed relief following his team’s narrow 1-0 victory over the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Speaking during the post-match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, a visibly excited Eguavoen admitted that he had expected his side to score more … Read more