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Eric Chelle to use Unity Cup to test new Nigeria talent pool

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says the upcoming Unity Cup will be used to assess new players, including those of Nigerian...

Nigeria will face India and Jamaica in the Unity Cup in London this May, as Eric Chelle looks to rebuild the Super Eagles.

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Super Eagles to face India and Jamaica in Unity Cup return

The Nigeria national team will return to action in May as they defend their Unity Cup title in a four-nation invitational tournament...

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‘A dream come true’: Nwaiwu relishes Super Eagles debut after win over Iran

Chibuike Nwaiwu says fulfilling a lifelong ambition to represent Nigeria was a “dream come true” after making his debut in the 2-1...

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Simon sparks, Adams seals as Eagles outlast Iran fightback

Super Eagles secured a 2-1 victory over Iran in an international friendly in Antalya, with early attacking efficiency and late defensive resilience...

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‘I was not Nigeria’s first-choice’: Maduka Okoye explains AFCON absence with Super Eagles

Maduka Okoye says concerns over fitness and form led him to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of nations in...

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Super Eagles star Okoye explains why Osimhen stands apart

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has described teammate Victor Osimhen as “irreplaceable”, citing the striker’s unique presence beyond his technical ability. Speaking...

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Nwaiwu earns first Super Eagles call-up after Bassey’s injury

Trabzonspor center back Chibuike Nwaiwu has been called up to the Super Eagles squad as a replacement for injured defender Calvin Bassey...

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Iroha urges Nigeria to take Iran and Jordan friendlies seriously

Former Nigeria defender Benedict Iroha has called on the Nigeria national football team to approach their upcoming friendlies with maximum commitment despite...

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Super Eagles gaffer Chelle drops Nwabali, Osimhen, recalls Okoye for Iran and Jordan games

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has left out striker Victor Osimhen and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from his 23-man squad for upcoming friendly...

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NFF launches appeal after FIFA rejects DR Congo eligibility petition

The Nigeria Football Federation has begun the appeal process after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee dismissed its petition challenging the eligibility of some Democratic...