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Fulham prepare new deal for Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey

Fulham are preparing to reward Calvin Bassey’s rise at Craven Cottage with a new long term contract as the Premier League club...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod on October 6, just one week after their 2027 AFCON qualifier against Guinea-Bissau.

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Nigeria face Russia again as October international friendly is confirmed

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will return to Russia in October for a rematch with the hosts, with the two countries set to meet...

Paul Onuachu scored twice as Trabzonspor thrashed Genclerbirligi 5-0, but the Super Eagles striker was forced off injured before half-time ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers.

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Onuachu ends goal drought with brace but injury raises fresh Nigeria concern

Paul Onuachu ended his early season scoring drought in emphatic fashion on Sunday, scoring twice as Trabzonspor cruised to a 5-0 victory...

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Osimhen ruled out of Nigeria’s September AFCON Qualifiers after Galatasaray injury update

Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau after Galatasaray confirmed the Super Eagles...

Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi completed remarkable comeback stories after helping Porto win the 2025/26 Liga Portugal title despite battling injuries, criticism and uncertainty before their triump

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Super Eagles suffer Zaidu Sanusi blow ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have suffered an early setback, with Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi expected...

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Breaking down the NFF’s record Adidas deal: $4.5m cash, $4m kits, 20% sales royalty and more

Nigeria’s new Adidas era will come with considerably more than fresh national team kits, with the Nigeria Football Federation set to receive...

Semi Ajayi has welcomed the competition for places in the Super Eagles ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

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Ajayi declares war for Super Eagles defensive spot ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Semi Ajayi has welcomed the growing competition for places in the Super Eagles as Nigeria prepare for their 2027 Africa Cup of...

Okocha says Nigeria’s football decline began after 2002, urging structure, patience and belief as the Super Eagles chase World Cup place

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How 1996 withdrawal, CAF ban denied Nigeria more AFCON glory – Okocha

Nigeria’s golden generation had the quality to dominate African football for longer, but Super Eagles legend Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha believes political decisions...

NFF president Ibrahim Musa Gusau has warned about the growing exodus of Nigerian youth talents to foreign clubs, saying the trend is making it harder for national teams to retain promising players.

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JUST IN: EFCC, ICPC probe N12bn Federal Government fund released to NFF

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are investigating the utilisation...

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Spain return to world No. 1 as Nigeria slip in Africa in latest FIFA rankings

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, but the three-time African champions have slipped...