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In the last 24 hours

Nigeria: Rohr Insists It Is Not Over Yet for Nigeria, Benin Republic AllAfrica08:09

Watch: Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface reconcile after pitch altercation Soccernet Nigeria09:09 26-Mar-25

“No hard feelings” – Lesotho FA breaks silence on Mokoena debacle as Super Eagles long for… Soccernet Nigeria10:41 26-Mar-25

'If we don't do stupid things' - Hugo Broos confident Bafana Bafana can beat Nigeria to WC… All Nigeria Soccer19:31 26-Mar-25

New Leao – Highly-rated Juventus attacking youngster ditches Nigeria, dreams of Italy call-up Soccernet Nigeria20:11 26-Mar-25

Can Nigeria still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Soccernet Nigeria13:03 26-Mar-25

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle defends decision to play Ola Aina, Lookman, Chukwueze out of… All Nigeria Soccer12:23 26-Mar-25

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In the last 48 hours

Lesotho confirms letter to Fifa over Mokoena ineligibility, admits Nigeria fully entitled to… All Nigeria Soccer20:37 25-Mar-25

Report: Super Eagles get 2026 World Cup boost as South Africa’s Bafana risk losing three points Soccernet Nigeria12:38 25-Mar-25

Osimhen, Ndidi, Iwobi, Aina start as Eric Chelle names first-ever Super Eagles home starting XI All Nigeria Soccer15:41 25-Mar-25

2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles embarrassing 1-1 draw v Warriors All Nigeria Soccer19:25 25-Mar-25

Eric Chelle namechecks five great players in Super Eagles squad apart from Victor Osimhen All Nigeria Soccer12:38 25-Mar-25

Nigeria steps up pursuit of Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri Voice Online12:25 25-Mar-25

Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe: Osimhen’s header not enough as Warriors hold Super Eagles in Uyo Soccernet Nigeria19:04 25-Mar-25

Super Eagles player ratings: Troost-Ekong, Nwabali exposed; Ola Aina not bad; Osimhen headmaster All Nigeria Soccer19:46 25-Mar-25

'We could have scored 10 goals first half' - Eric Chelle disappointed after Nigeria's draw v… All Nigeria Soccer22:49 25-Mar-25

Nottingham Forest chief set to break bank for Super Eagles goalscoring star Soccernet Nigeria15:51 25-Mar-25

'If it's true' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reacts to South Africa fielding ineligible… All Nigeria Soccer23:49 25-Mar-25

Will dreadlocks-wearing midfielder make debut v Warriors? Eric Chelle says he needs to improve All Nigeria Soccer10:46 25-Mar-25

Official: Nigeria international striker leaves Spain for Washington Spirit move Soccernet Nigeria20:15 25-Mar-25

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In the last 4 days

Will Nigeria stars Osimhen and Osayi-Samuel be fit for Zimbabwe tie? Eric Chelle provides… Soccernet Nigeria19:39 24-Mar-25

'We cannot complain' - Zimbabwe coach wowed by facilities in Uyo ahead of Super Eagles clash All Nigeria Soccer21:05 23-Mar-25

What Zimbabwe will do to Super Eagles in Uyo – Ex-Bayern Munich defender Soccernet Nigeria10:43 23-Mar-25

FIFA Wcq: Five Super Eagles Stars to watch against Zimbabwe Soccernet Nigeria12:24 23-Mar-25

U20 midfielders' accurate passes: Crystal Palace loanee eyeing Super Eagles ranks 5th worldwide All Nigeria Soccer17:11 23-Mar-25

Dribbling king: Super Eagles star, snubbed for Rwanda and Zimbabwe games, tops Super Lig chart Soccernet Nigeria15:55 24-Mar-25

Not business as usual: Eric Chelle bars visitors, journalists from Super Eagles camp… All Nigeria Soccer10:24 23-Mar-25

Real Madrid offered chance to sign 25 G/A attacker from Serie A title hopefuls, give response The Hard Tackle17:00 24-Mar-25

Report: Super Eagles prospect once eyed by Chelle shuts down Atlético Madrid links Soccernet Nigeria09:27 24-Mar-25

Nigeria win helps Bafana, but dangerous Super Eagles can also make ground Times LIVE14:04 23-Mar-25

'They messed up their campaign' - Zimbabwe coach urges his players not to be afraid of Super… All Nigeria Soccer20:14 23-Mar-25

“Drop 10%” – Boniface reacts after boy sold his gifted boots to Rwandan player for $100 Soccernet Nigeria22:15 23-Mar-25

Benin vs South Africa: Who should Nigeria back for victory in crucial World Cup qualifier? Soccernet Nigeria13:32 24-Mar-25

Super Eagles: Muhammed hails Chelle’s management style The Nation, Nigeria08:06 24-Mar-25

Victor Osimhen: Why Galatasaray are pushing for Nigeria goal-king’s swift return after Zimbabwe … Soccernet Nigeria11:40 24-Mar-25

2026 Wcq: Chelle bans visitors, journalists from Super Eagles’ camp ahead Zimbabwe clash The Nation, Nigeria16:25 23-Mar-25

Tolu Arokodare: What Eric Chelle told my parents after debut and what to expect v Zimbabwe All Nigeria Soccer08:57 24-Mar-25

Chelsea, Newcastle United told to pay £40 million to land 11 G/A Bundesliga striker The Hard Tackle21:11 23-Mar-25

Preview: Nigeria vs. Zimbabwe - prediction, team news, lineups Sports Mole23:12 23-Mar-25

“World-class” – Zimbabwe coach lauds Nigeria’s hospitality, impressed by training facilities Soccernet Nigeria14:44 24-Mar-25

Report: Liverpool now keeping tabs on £55m European champion, but there's already an issue Rousing The Kop13:02 23-Mar-25

Not Atletico Madrid: Spanish La Liga giants considering a move for Ademola Lookman Soccernet Nigeria19:11 23-Mar-25

Chelsea and Liverpool ready to offer €75 million for 25 G/A Serie A forward The Hard Tackle21:52 23-Mar-25

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: 4 Warriors the Super Eagles should be wary of Soccernet Nigeria18:10 23-Mar-25

'We can't afford to drop points' - Troost-Ekong warns Super Eagles teammates pre-Zimbabwe All Nigeria Soccer15:04 24-Mar-25

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In the last 7 days

Five key takeaways from Nigeria’s win in Rwanda: Osimhen ends Amavubi jinx, Chelle’s tactical… Soccernet Nigeria19:42 21-Mar-25

'Played right back' - Troost-Ekong namechecks one Super Eagles player used out of position v… All Nigeria Soccer00:49 22-Mar-25

'Nigeria will help us' - Hugo Broos relying on Super Eagles to aid Bafana Bafana's… All Nigeria Soccer13:12 22-Mar-25

'We used 2 or 3 systems' - Chelle highlights Super Eagles tactics, what impressed him about… All Nigeria Soccer23:38 21-Mar-25

Osimhen shines, Nwabali solid: Player ratings from Super Eagles 2-0 win over Rwanda Soccernet Nigeria19:11 21-Mar-25

2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles' 2-0 victory against Rwanda All Nigeria Soccer19:24 21-Mar-25

'People were shouting Osimhen' - Rohr on playing in Abidjan, what he expects from Zimbabwe in… All Nigeria Soccer19:38 22-Mar-25

2026 World Cup qualifier: Three key areas Super Eagles must fix before facing Zimbabwe All Nigeria Soccer16:56 22-Mar-25

'You can't do that against Nigeria' - Bafana Bafana coach explains why Mofokeng started v… All Nigeria Soccer15:45 22-Mar-25

Osimhen, Lookman and Aina included in Chelle’s debut Nigeria starting XI vs Rwanda Soccernet Nigeria15:58 21-Mar-25

Lazio Closing in on Agreement With European Rivals for Nigerian Striker The Laziali14:46 21-Mar-25

“Maximum concentration” – Udinese wing-back fully focused ahead of Super Eagles fixture Soccernet Nigeria12:08 20-Mar-25

Igoh Ogbu shares what he loves about Eric Chelle, three qualities that make him stand out at CB All Nigeria Soccer11:00 20-Mar-25

'We will see tomorrow' - Troost-Ekong fires back at Rwanda captain over stopping Super Eagles… All Nigeria Soccer20:31 20-Mar-25

'We read somewhere' - Troost-Ekong fires warning to Zimbabwe ahead of Uyo showdown All Nigeria Soccer17:27 22-Mar-25

Nigeria’s Best XI vs Rwanda: Predicting Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles lineup for Kigali showdown Soccernet Nigeria07:39 21-Mar-25

Warning signs: Five key reasons the Super Eagles could struggle against Rwanda in 2026 WCQ All Nigeria Soccer09:29 20-Mar-25

'Very big event' - Youngest Nigerian player in World Cup history predicts outcome of Rwanda v… All Nigeria Soccer16:11 21-Mar-25

“They came strong”- Rwanda defender Mutsinzi reveals what was key in Super Eagles’ win Soccernet Nigeria16:34 22-Mar-25

Watch: Genk forward in tears after making Super Eagles debut vs Rwanda Soccernet Nigeria20:54 21-Mar-25

Eric Chelle praises Nigeria’s performance after defeating Rwanda Football Sierra Leone22:11 21-Mar-25

Super Eagles player ratings: Osimhen clinical; Lookman talisman; Nwabali dark arts; Bassey,… All Nigeria Soccer21:06 21-Mar-25

Iwobi, Lookman, Osimhen, Ndidi, Aina, Osayi-Samuel named in Super Eagles starting XI to face… All Nigeria Soccer15:50 21-Mar-25

Six-time EPL Champions rekindle Osimhen interest following stunning display vs Rwanda Soccernet Nigeria12:20 22-Mar-25

“No spice, no sugar” – South Africa goalscoring legend explains why Osimhen is the best African … Soccernet Nigeria11:09 22-Mar-25

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In the last 14 days

Flying Eagles call-up for Granada midfielder ahead of 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations All Nigeria Soccer18:09 17-Mar-25

New Super Eagles invitee reveals he snubbed Norway for Nigeria dream Soccernet Nigeria17:19 17-Mar-25

Osimhen sends strong message to Galatasaray: Sack Okan Buruk and I am out All Nigeria Soccer17:51 19-Mar-25

England squads announcement: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool starlets among 8 Nigerians called up All Nigeria Soccer19:46 13-Mar-25

Boniface, Chukwueze, Igoh Ogbu, 5 others to land in Rwanda tonight; Super Eagles hit the gym All Nigeria Soccer19:10 17-Mar-25

What Eric Chelle told me ahead of Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifiers – Mikel Obi Soccernet Nigeria19:40 13-Mar-25

Chelsea join race to reclaim Super Eagles star Mourinho once shamed Soccernet Nigeria20:22 19-Mar-25

“It’s not about size” – Pakistan head coach warns Super Eagles ahead of Rwanda clash Soccernet Nigeria18:15 18-Mar-25

“So much quality” – Mali head coach confident Super Eagles will seal World Cup spot Soccernet Nigeria12:50 18-Mar-25

'Chelle was convinced' - Eguavoen reveals backstory behind Papa Daniel's first Super Eagles… All Nigeria Soccer03:54 14-Mar-25

'Accused of faking injury' - Zimbabwe coach explains Nantes forward's omission for Nigeria clash All Nigeria Soccer13:57 16-Mar-25

Moses Simon: Eric Chelle’s worries grow as Nantes reveal fresh troubles for Super Eagles star Soccernet Nigeria14:24 13-Mar-25

Germany squads announcement: Record-breaking GK Atubolu headlines seven Nigerians called up All Nigeria Soccer13:31 15-Mar-25

'Country that has many top strikers' - Genk coach reacts to Arokodare's maiden Super Eagles… All Nigeria Soccer19:31 14-Mar-25

Italy squads announcement: Burnley and Blackburn players among seven Nigerians called up All Nigeria Soccer11:48 15-Mar-25

Germany squad announcement: Boost for Nigeria as Freiburg goalkeeper Atubolu left out All Nigeria Soccer12:29 13-Mar-25

Preview: Rwanda vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups Sports Mole14:48 19-Mar-25

Super Eagles camp bursting at the seams in Kigali The Nation, Nigeria06:57 18-Mar-25

“I will show Nigeria”- left-footed Super Eagles star sends clear message to Rwanda and Zimbabwe Soccernet Nigeria14:06 19-Mar-25

World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles camp bustling as 22 players arrive at camp BusinessDay NG17:20 18-Mar-25

“A dream come true”- Werder Bremen left-back declares intention to dump Germany for Nigeria’s… Soccernet Nigeria20:31 15-Mar-25

'Best team in Africa' - Mali coach says it would be a big shock if Super Eagles don't qualify… All Nigeria Soccer12:52 17-Mar-25

Super Eagles camp update: The wait is over as Revs' midfielder Yusuf finally checks in All Nigeria Soccer09:21 19-Mar-25

Rwanda vs Nigeria: Amavubi suffer terrible blow ahead of crucial World Cup Qualifier Soccernet Nigeria14:11 18-Mar-25

'Never expected it' - Papa Daniel vows to show the world what he can do if he makes Nigeria… All Nigeria Soccer22:40 18-Mar-25

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