Super Eagles

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking, losing their position among Africa’s top five after a difficult international window.

Nigeria has become adept at producing young sporting talents, but many struggle to transition from junior success to sustainable senior careers due to inadequate long-term support.

Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification campaign has suddenly taken an uncomfortable turn, following a damaging 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday.

Nigeria suffered a major setback in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after Guinea-Bissau handed the Super Eagles a 3-0 defeat in Bissau.

Nigeria opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar, but the narrow result highlighted the pressure surrounding a Group L contest in which only one non-host nation can secure qualification.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are entering a new phase under Eric Chelle, with 13 players receiving their first senior invitations as the coach looks beyond the established stars to strengthen his options for the future.

Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle, faces several selection decisions as the Super Eagles prepare to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle and members of his backroom staff have arrived in Uyo as Nigeria begins preparations for its opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.

The Super Eagles begin their road back to continental relief this week and the numbers say it will be tighter than the names on paper suggest.

Nigerian internationals are spread across clubs with very different ambitions. Some are expected to fight for important league positions, others are looking to establish themselves as leaders, while one familiar face has taken on a fresh challenge with a newly promoted side.