Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting XI for Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar tonight. Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will start between the posts. Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi have been selected as the two full-backs, while experienced defenders Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Unveils Super Eagles Starting XI Vs Madagascar appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong lineup for today’s crucial Afcon 2027 qualirirs against amadagsacar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. The clash marks Nigeria’s first game of the qualifiers in Group L, with another game against Guinea-Bissau set to hold next week as they target maximum […]

Nigeria Vs Madagascar: Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027) qualifying match (Group L, Matchday 1) between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Barea of Madagascar at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The post Nigeria Vs Madagascar Live Blogging: AFCON 2027 Qualification; Group L Matchday 1 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Morak FC forward, Saka Gafar, has urged his former club Plateau United to go for the three points ahead of Sunday’s EUROMATCH NPFL home clash with Inter Lagos. Plateau United will go into this weekend’s fixture on the back of four straight games without defeat. The Gbenga Ogunbote-led side have won two and drawn two [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Let’s Go For The Three Points — Gafar Charges Former Team Plateau United Ahead Inter Lagos Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Madagascar today as Éric Chelle’s side target a winning start in Group L, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria welcome the Barea to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with kick-off scheduled for 5 pm Nigerian time. Follow Nigeria vs Madagascar live Soccernet.ng brings you […]

English Premier League club Manchester United have secured the future of highly rated Super Eagles-eligible winger Noah Ajayi, Soccernet.ng reports. Ajayi, who has Nigerian heritage through his father, has committed his future to United after impressing during his development at the club's academy. The 17-year-old was born in Hamburg, Germany, to a Nigerian father and […]

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has reported to the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the games against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Okoye has come under heavy criticism from Nigerian fans due to his late arrival. He was among the 24 players invited for these opening two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, but as […]

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has revealed what Nigeria must do when they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time African champions will face the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, hoping to begin their campaign with a victory and make an early […]

Wisdom Mike has made a clear-eyed decision about the next chapter of his career after leaving Bayern Munich for Club Brugge, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian winger is determined to turn his €5 million move into a first-team breakthrough in Belgium. The 18-year-old joined Club Brugge after four years in Bayern's system, arriving in Munich from […]

The Barea of Madagascar have stepped up their preparations ahead of Friday’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria hosts the Malagasy side at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with both teams desperate for maximum points to seize early control of Group L in the 2027 Africa […]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Barea of Madagascar in their opening game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers today, Socernet.ng reports. Going into the game, the Super Eagles are favourites on paper, not only due to their home advantage, but because there is a staggering gulf in player quality between […]

Cyriel Dessers has made an unusual decision during the international break, personally contacting Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle to ask permission to stay in Athens rather than join the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. According to Greek outlet Sport24, Dessers wanted to continue his recovery and preparation with Panathinaikos after recently returning from injury. The 31-year-old […]

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has opened up about the pressure of playing for Rangers while revealing the three Nigerian football legends he admired growing up, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez has experienced contrasting fortunes since joining the Scottish giants from Peterborough United in 2025. The 25-year-old enjoyed an outstanding first season at Ibrox, earning Rangers’ Men’s […]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they face Madagascar on Friday, September 25, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle's side will welcome the Barea to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00pm Nigerian time. The Group L encounter represents Nigeria's first competitive […]

Gabriel Martinelli has been at the centre of significant transfer interest, with his agent confirming that multiple offers were rejected before Arsenal moved to secure the Brazilian winger’s future. The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most dynamic attackers since arriving at the Emirates Stadium, making him a natural target for […] The post Gabriel Martinelli’s Agent Reveals Rejected Offers Before Arsenal Broke Their Transfer Record appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria will welcome Madagascar to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday in their opening game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles are overwhelming favourites to pick up a win, but they must be wary of underestimating the Barea to avoid a shock result. Madagascar were […]

Nigeria will begin their campaign in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles have qualified for the last four editions of the AFCON, having last failed to reach the tournament in 2017. They will be hoping for a fast start this time around when they take […]

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has warned Madagascar that Nigeria will be determined to make the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium an uncomfortable venue for the Barea when the two teams meet in Friday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, with Éric Chelle’s […]

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle faces the media this evening ahead of Friday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Madagascar, alongside captain Wilfred Ndidi expected to address the team’s preparations, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo tomorrow as they begin their campaign in Group L of the 2027 AFCON […]

The Super Eagles are in their final training session ahead of Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar on Thursday, with Éric Chelle putting finishing touches to his plans for the Group L opener, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria have spent the week preparing in Uyo after opening camp with players arriving from their respective […]

The Seattle Sounders ended a painful 13-game winless streak with a commanding 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night at home. Danny Musovski broke the deadlock in the 48th minute, slotting home a composed finish from outside the 18-yard box shortly after the interval. Albert Rusnák then added a second goal against his […] The post Danny Musovski And Albert Rusnák Both Score Against Former Club As Seattle Sounders End Lengthy Winless Run appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Eric Chelle could spring a tactical surprise when Nigeria's Super Eagles begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the opening two qualifiers with a muscle injury suffered while playing for Galatasaray, forcing Chelle to rethink his attack. Taiwo […]

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari has shared his thoughts on the long-term future of Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old was one of the most sought-after youngsters in Europe earlier this summer after impressing at Swedish side AIK, before completing a move to Brighton in a deal worth […]

Columbus Crew have dismissed reserve team coach Federico Higuain following a deeply troubling incident involving a female referee during an MLS Next Pro league match. Higuain refused to release the referee’s hand and told her “don’t forget this is a man’s game” during the incident, which drew widespread condemnation from across the sport. The coach […] The post Columbus Crew Sack Federico Higuain After Sexist Remark To Female Referee During MLS Next Pro Match appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed the five Super Eagles legends he would select if he were picking a five-a-side squad, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria are set to kick off their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Friday, and Iwobi, alongside the 23 players that the coach invited to the national team camp, has […]

When Nigeria vs Madagascar meet in Uyo on Friday, the record books will show a fixture largely controlled by the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. Five meetings have produced three Nigerian victories, one draw and just one Madagascar win. Yet it is that lone Madagascar victory that continues to cast the longest shadow. On June 30, […]

Alejandro Garnacho’s move to Aston Villa was one of the most talked-about transfers of the recent window, arriving with enormous expectations attached. The Argentine winger made his name at Manchester United, where his pace, directness, and eye for goal drew comparisons to some of the club’s most celebrated attackers. His decision to move to Villa […] The post Alejandro Garnacho Faces Defining Moment In His Aston Villa Career appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Alverca defender Isaac James is one of the new players in Eric Chelle's 24-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and he has given fans a taste of what to expect from him, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 22-year-old defender has enjoyed a steady rise over the last four years. He moved to Lorient […]

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has converted to Islam after reciting the Shahada in Qatar, Soccernet.ng reports. A video showing the Nigerian defender reciting the two testimonies of faith has since circulated on social media. The report by Al-Arab said Troost-Ekong declared his conversion while in Doha, where he currently plays for Qatar Stars […]

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has reacted to coach Eric Chelle's decision to call up new left-back Isaac James for Nigeria's upcoming games against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Aina is returning to the Super Eagles fold for the first time since last September, when he sustained a severe hamstring injury that troubled him throughout […]

American money has become increasingly visible in British and European football, from club takeovers to major commercial partnerships. While this investment can provide clubs with valuable capital and international reach, it can also expose them to something supporters rarely think about: currency risk. When Football Money Crosses the Atlantic A football club may play its […] The post How US Owners and Sponsors Affect Football Clubs’ Currency Risk appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is the only player out of the 24 invited to camp who is yet to join the rest of his teammates, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Okoye served as the first choice throughout the period that Stanley Nwabali was sidelined. He delivered brilliant displays against Poland and Portugal in June, appearing to have […]

Brighton made a statement in the Premier League by deploying a carefully constructed pressing system that caught Arsenal completely off guard throughout the match. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler has quickly established himself as one of the most tactically inventive managers in English football since taking charge at the Amex Stadium. The young German manager has […] The post Brighton And Fabian Hurzeler Disrupt Arsenal With Tactical Pressing Masterclass appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sent a cryptic message after returning to the Super Eagles squad for the first time since the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The Chippa United goalkeeper posted a video from Nigeria's bronze-medal victory over Egypt at AFCON 2025 on his Snapchat, showing his penalty saves against Mohamed […]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Madagascar on Friday evening, with Éric Chelle's side aiming to start Group L with a victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will be without Victor Osimhen after the Galatasaray striker was ruled out with a muscle […]

Super Eagles newboy Moses Usor has revealed what fans should expect from him as he prepares to make his debut for the national team, Soccernet.ng reports. Usor has enjoyed a remarkable rise in his career in recent years since joining Austrian side LASK in 2024. The 24-year-old helped the club win the Austrian league and cup […]