Benin Republic captain Steve Mounie has declared that the Cheetahs are fully prepared for their showdown against the Super Eagles. Gernot Rohr’s team is in Uyo for the first match of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against the Super Eagles. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up to take revenge on their West African neighbours, Cheetahs of Benin Republic in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. Recall that in June, the Benin’s Cheetahs, under the leadership of former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr defeated Nigeria 2-1. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has joined the camp ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Osimhen’s late arrival was due to the finalization of his transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, … Read more
Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman has made the 30-man shortlist of nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Lookman’s nomination follows his standout performance in the Europa League final, where he netted a hat-trick to secure Atalanta’s victory over Bayer Leverkusen. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Austin Eguavoen addressed the media ahead of the upcoming AFCON qualifier matches, emphasizing that he did not actively seek the coaching role. Eguavoen, who has served as the national team’s technical director since 2020, accepted the position out of a sense of duty and a desire to contribute to Nigerian football. … Read more
Austin Eguavoen has emphasized that the Super Eagles players must take responsibility for turning their fortunes around. The Eagles will kick off their qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a home match against the Benin Republic’s Cheetahs on Saturday, September 7, in Uyo. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing … Read more
Seven Super Eagles players reported to camp in Uyo by 10 am on Monday, ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches. The early arrivals include William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Olisa Ndah, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter … Read more
Watford has officially announced the departure of Super Eagles forward Samuel Kalu following the mutual termination of his contract. Kalu, who joined Watford from Bordeaux in January 2022, struggled to secure consistent playing time during his tenure at Vicarage Road. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust … Read more
The stringent regulations of German tax authorities have derailed an agreement between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Coach Bruno Labbadia, who was set to take charge of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Team, the Super Eagles. This was revealed in a statement issued by the NFF Communications Department on Friday. According to NFF President Ibrahim Musa … Read more
Bruno Labbadia has made a surprising U-turn on his decision to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria, according to a report from DAILY POST. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced earlier this week that the experienced German manager would be taking the helm of the three-time African champions. However, recent reports from Germany indicate … Read more
Captain William Ekong and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race in June … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reached an agreement with German tactician Bruno Labbadia to take charge of the Super Eagles. Secretary General of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi made the announcement on Tuesday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market Poland Tightens Student Visa Rules Amid Scandal Over System Abuse … Read more
William Troost-Ekong has officially joined Al Khalood from Greek Super League champions PAOK Thessaloniki after spending one season with the Greek club, where he played a pivotal role in securing the league title. The 30-year-old Nigerian international becomes Al Khalood’s sixth signing of the summer, as the club prepares for its first season in the … Read more
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has written a heartfelt farewell message to PAOK Thessaloniki and its fans as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his football career, reports Soccernet.ng. After a standout performance at AFCON 2023, where he was named Player of the Tournament, the 30-year-old was linked with a move to … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has been suspended for one match and fined 25,000 euros following an offensive gesture during the German Super Cup clash against VfB Stuttgart. As a result, Boniface will miss a German Cup match but will be available for Bayer Leverkusen’s opening Bundesliga game of the new season on Friday against … Read more
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers turned down a transfer offer from Major League Soccer club Atlanta United to stay with Rangers. Dessers, who has been on the move frequently in recent years, joined Rangers last year after playing for eight different clubs across three countries. This summer, the 29-year-old striker was linked with potential moves … Read more
Hervé Renard has requested a monthly salary of $125,000 to take over as the head coach of the Super Eagles, according to OgaNla Media. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had approached Renard to outline his financial terms, but his demand is reportedly beyond the NFF’s budget. In contrast, another candidate, … Read more
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi underwent successful surgery at Princess Grace Hospital in the UK and shared the news on Instagram. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, recently underwent successful surgery at Princess Grace Hospital in the United Kingdom. John Mikel Obi shared the news on … Read more
Etim Esin criticizes the Super Eagles’ overdependence on Victor Osimhen for scoring, urging a more varied attacking strategy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Nigerian international Etim Esin has voiced concerns over the Super Eagles’ dependence on Napoli striker Victor Osimhen for scoring, urging the team to adopt a more diversified attacking strategy. Editor’s Pick … Read more
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau believes in the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualification despite poor recent results and promises improvements forthcoming matches. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Ibrahim Gusau of the Nigeria Football Federation remains confident that the Super Eagles will secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, … Read more