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Eric Chelle Drops Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho as Super Eagles Finalize Squad for World Cup Qualifiers Against Rwanda and Zimbabwe

March 11, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

In a bold and strategic move, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released the final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The announcement has sent shockwaves through the football community, as two of the team’s most prominent figures, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho, have been omitted … Read more

Super Eagles: Chelle returns to watch NPFL matches after European tour

February 10, 2025 by David Todi

After a productive European tour meeting with key Super Eagles players abroad, head coach Eric Chelle has returned to Nigeria to focus on the domestic league. His agenda includes attending Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matches to identify and assess local talent for potential inclusion in the national team. During his European visit, Chelle engaged … Read more

Super Eagles Will Shine Under Eric Chelle, Says Umar Sadiq

January 27, 2025 by David Todi

Nigerian international and Real Sociedad forward Umar Sadiq has expressed unwavering confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to thrive under the leadership of their newly appointed head coach, Eric Chelle. The striker, known for his resilience on the field and his optimistic spirit off it, believes Chelle’s appointment marks the beginning of a transformative era … Read more

Nigerian Players Abroad Shine Over the Weekend

January 6, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Victor Osimhen continues to impress for Galatasaray, scoring a goal in their 2-1 victory over Goztepe in Saturday’s Super Lig. This marked his 12th appearance for the club, where he has netted 10 goals and provided three assists this season. He opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a penalty, much to the joy … Read more

Iwobi Matches Kanu, Yakubu’s Historic Feat

January 6, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Alex Iwobi made history in Fulham’s 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town, becoming the fifth African player to make 50+ Premier League appearances for three different teams. The Super Eagles midfielder joined the ranks of Nigerian legends Nwankwo Kanu and Yakubu, alongside Senegal’s El Hadji Diouf and Mohamed Diamé. The match also saw a unique Premier … Read more

Fulham Manager Silva Lauds Iwobi for Selfless Christmas Gesture to the Less Privileged

December 26, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

Fulham manager, Marco Silva, has commended Alex Iwobi for his generous gesture towards the less privileged in East London during the Christmas season. Iwobi opened a temporary shop, dubbed Alexpress, where he gave out free food, groceries, and turkeys to local residents, helping to brighten their holiday season. Silva expressed his admiration for Iwobi’s selflessness, … Read more