Super Eagles

Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman enjoyed a blistering start to life at the Wanda Metropolitano when he joined the club in the January transfer window.

Nigeria’s 3-3 draw with Russia offered relief after the Super Eagles’ damaging defeat to Guinea-Bissau, but whether it marked a genuine recovery remains an open question for head coach Eric Chelle.

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.