Nigeria’s forgotten striker David Okereke's spectacular strike against Hellas Verona has been voted the Best Goal of September in Serie B. The Benevento forward’s 30-metre rocket at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito beat two eye-catching contenders, including Andrea Belotti’s bicycle kick and Licina’s delicate finish, to claim the monthly prize. Okereke’s moment of magic came on […]

Ajax defender Dies Janse has described Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare as a “beast” who is helping him improve his game since arriving at the Dutch club. The Nigerian striker completed a move to Ajax during the summer transfer window on a season-long loan from English club Wolves. Arokodare made the switch hoping to revive [...] The post He Is A Beast –Janse Hails Arokodare appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria's Super Eagles might have a new home other than the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo in the coming months. ​This comes as the chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, confirmed that the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja will undergo a massive overhaul. Speaking at an event on Wednesday, Dikko outlined […]

Former Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has completed a permanent move to Italian side Como 1907 following her departure from Mexican club Pachuca. The experienced centre-back joins Como on a free transfer after spending three years with Pachuca, where she scored six goals in 81 league appearances. The 34-year-old is returning to Italian football after [...] The post Done Deal: Italian Club Snap Up Ohale On Free Transfer appeared first on Complete Sports.

Some players in the Super Eagles squad are reportedly unhappy about unpaid bonuses reduced allowances and poor welfare overall from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Nigeria are fresh off their first two games of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. They defeated Madagascar 2-1 in Nigeria before falling to an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to […]

Ajax defender Dies Janse has revealed how Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare is helping him improve his game since arriving at the Dutch club. The Nigerian forward completed a move to Ajax during the summer transfer window from English club Wolves on a season-long loan deal. Arokodare made the move hoping to revive his career […]

The Super Eagles had 11 players make their debuts over the September International break, and Blackburn Rovers forward Oladapo Afolayan is itching to don the green and white jersey of Nigeria. The London-born attacker has been in excellent form for Blackburn this season, registering three goals and two assists in eight Championship appearances. Afolayan's recent […]

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has seen his name go up in lights at Ibrox again after former Rangers striker Kris Boyd made a bold claim about where the Nigerian must improve. The 25-year-old has been a starter for the Gers this season despite some inconsistent displays, with the centre-back featuring in all seven of […]

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi could return to action for Marseille this weekend after spending the past month on the sidelines due to a knee injury. ​Nnadi has endured a difficult start to the season. The 23-year-old midfielder started the campaign as more of a squad player, featuring in two games from the bench. ​Then, […]

Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has played down the absence of key players Asisat Oshoala and Ashleigh Plumptre ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying clash against Comoros. Nigeria will face Comoros in a two-legged second-round tie, with the first leg scheduled for Friday, October 9, and the return leg on Tuesday, October 13. […]

Femi Azeez has taken a significant step towards his long-awaited Brighton & Hove Albion debut after returning to training with his new team-mates. However, the Nigerian winger still has one important hurdle to clear before he can finally make his Premier League bow. Azeez has yet to play a competitive minute for Brighton since completing […]

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has received an encouraging assessment from AC Milan great Mauro Tassotti. Tassitti, 66, believes the Nigeria international has shown enough promise in an unfamiliar role despite some defensive issues during the opening weeks of Rúben Amorim’s reign. Tassotti was speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport in a wide-ranging interview, as […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen remains under close medical observation at Galatasaray as he continues his recovery from injury. ​The forward suffered a thigh injury during Galatasaray's Süper Lig fixture against Istanbul Basaksehir last month. The setback sidelined him through the international break, ruling him out of Nigeria's opening two AFCON qualifying matches. ​Initial reports […]

Jules Kounde has no intention of leaving Barcelona despite growing interest from Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window. The French defender has found himself out of favour under head coach Hansi Flick, losing his regular starting berth in the Barcelona backline in recent months. Chelsea have been among the clubs linked with […] The post Jules Kounde Determined To Fight For Barcelona Place Despite Strong Premier League Interest appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has placed Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi above Diego Maradona, Soccernet.ng exclusively reports. Rohr, who led the 2013 AFCON champions to a World Cup match against Argentina where they lost 2-1, has said that Messi is “perhaps even better” than the man he once played against. Now coach […]

Nigeria's head coach Eric Chelle’s decision to combine the Super Eagles and Olympic Eagles jobs is about to face its first major examination. This development arrives as Nigeria’s senior and U23 sides are scheduled for crucial competitive fixtures in the same November international window. The 47-year-old coach must steer the Super Eagles through a two-game […]

Super Eagles and Hradec Králové forward Abdullahi Umar was the unsung hero for Nigeria in their 3-3 draw against Russia at the Sovcombank Arena last night. The 19-year-old was one of nine players who made their debuts as Eric Chelle handed several new faces an opportunity against the hosts in Nizhny Novgorod. Umar was introduced […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking after a tough few weeks for Eric Chelle's men. The three-time African champions lost four places after a difficult international window that began with an encouraging victory over Madagascar but quickly unravelled with a heavy defeat in Guinea-Bissau. The October ranking, […]

Former Scotland and Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has revealed the qualities that make Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez stand out from others. Fernandez has enjoyed a stunning rise in his career and has taken his game to another level since joining Rangers from Peterborough United in the summer of 2025. The Super Eagles defender immediately […]

Valery Karpin was left fuming after Nigeria Super Eagles' remarkable late comeback denied Russia victory at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday. Interestingly, that six-goal thriller also ended a five-year wait for the hosts to concede three goals in a single international match. The Super Eagles recovered from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 […]

Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle has explained Victor Osimhen’s absence from Nigeria’s 3-3 draw with Russia. The Franco-Malian tactician also addressed the Nigerian striker’s relationship with Galatasaray and defended his previous comments about a possible transfer. The Super Eagles produced a dramatic comeback at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday, October 6, recovering […]

Lola Ogunbote has left Burnley after almost five years to join Chelsea Women as Head of Football Operations & Player Services. The Nigerian-born Briton announced the move after quietly beginning work with the London club earlier this summer. Her first three months have already included responsibility for some of Chelsea's most important logistical operations, from […]

Nigeria's Super Eagles produced a remarkable second-half comeback to rescue a 3-3 draw against Russia at the Sovcombank Arena on Tuesday. Coach Eric Chelle's men took an early lead through Kelechi Iheanacho but went into half-time 2-1 down courtesy of strikes from Lechi Sadulaev and Matvey Kislyak. Alexey Miranchuk then extended Russia's advantage early in […]

Nigeria's Super Eagles produced one of the most extraordinary comebacks of Eric Chelle's tenure on Tuesday in their international friendly match against Russia. The three-time African champions clawed their way back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Kelechi Iheanacho gave the Super Eagles a dream start after only […]

Peter Edokpolor netted on debut as the Super Eagles rallied back to secure a 3-3 draw against Russia in an international friendly game on Tuesday. Nigeria had entered the final 20 minutes of the clash trailing by two goals, but Eric Chelle’s side scored twice to secure a 3-3 result and prevent another defeat. The […]

Nigeria have officially named a 21-player Flamingos squad for their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign in Morocco. Head coach Hakeem Busari is set to lead a new generation of young Nigerian stars onto the global stage. The squad is made up of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, five midfielders and six forwards, giving the […]

Russia and Nigeria meet at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday as the Super Eagles look to end a difficult international window on a positive note. Eric Chelle’s side will face Russia in their second meeting in 16 months, with both teams having played out a 1-1 draw at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium in June 2025. […]

Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle has included five players in line to make their senior international debuts in Nigeria's starting lineup for this afternoon's clash with Russia. More details shortly.

Super Eagles and Brøndby IF forward Emmanuel Dennis has been handed another lifeline at the Danish club after the club failed to ship him out in the summer transfer window. The 28-year-old has struggled to find stability at any club since his time with Belgian side Club Brugge. Dennis has had stints with Watford, FC […]

Riccardo Calafiori marked a landmark moment in his international career on Monday, scoring his first goal for Italy in a 3-1 victory over Turkiye. The Arsenal left-back had been a regular starter for the Azzurri when fit and available, yet had never previously found the net for his country before this week. Calafiori chose a […] The post Roberto Mancini Hails Riccardo Calafiori As A “Leader” After Emotional First Italy Goal appeared first on Gooner Daily.

In Liberia, football has always been one of the social elements that bring people together. Through the various types of games – from domestic football games to international games – football provides an opportunity for interaction and sharing experiences among fans. However, the dynamics of the way fans interact with football are evolving through time. […] The post A New Era of Fan Culture: How Liberia Is Connecting Football, Entertainment and the Moment appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria came under fire for their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the situation could have easily turned out differently. The three-time African Champions started the qualification process on a poor note, failing to secure a victory under former coaches Jose Peseiro and Finidi George. Eric Chelle […]

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is edging closer to a Galatasaray return after continuing his rehabilitation in Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international is targeting a carefully managed comeback against Kasımpaşa before Galatasaray's Champions League showdown with Barcelona. Left out of Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, Osimhen spent part of […]

The Super Eagles return to action on Tuesday when they face Russia in an international friendly, with several familiar faces set to attract attention in Nizhny Novgorod, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria are looking for a response after their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their latest AFCON 2027 qualifier. Eric Chelle's side will now take on […]

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed the inspiration behind his decision to play for the Nigerian national team as he prepares for a possible return against Russia on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Iheanacho received his first call-up to the Super Eagles setup since the 2025 Unity Cup tournament, ending his 16-month absence from the national team. The 30-year-old […]

Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has enjoyed a remarkable rise in his career and he now ranks among the most valuable defenders in the Turkish Süper Lig, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwaiwu began his career at Nigerian Premier League side Heartland before moving to Enyimba, where his performances helped the club win the league title in the […]