Today, Nigeria is facing a similar situation. The Mambas earned their place in the Round of 16 after just one victory in three matches, which suits their underdog status.

By Douglas Baye-Osagie 1. It’s safe to say that after watching the first-round fixtures in the ongoing 35th African Cup of Nations in Morocco, Nigerian fans can start dreaming. Eric Chelle’s team has not only put their opponents to the sword, they’ve been swashbuckling and full of variety in tactics and execution. 2. First, we […]

It’s safe to say that after watching the first-round fixtures in the ongoing 35th African Cup of Nations in Morocco, Nigerian fans can start dreaming. Eric Chelle’s team has not only put their opponents to the sword, they’ve been swashbuckling and full of variety in tactics and execution.

The Super Eagles case against DR Congo fielding several ineligible players in a 2026 World Cup Playoffs is “very tight”, according to the chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC).

Coupled with the problem of having many new players, coach Chelle’s problem was compounded by FIFA’s directive that delayed the delay of release of players by European clubs.

We can enter through the back door, but we should not pretend we arrived, because no country stumbles into greatness

Winners at home in 1980, and in Tunisia in 1994 and South Africa in 2013, the Super Eagles will launch their onslaught for another title against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars on Tuesday in the historical city of Fés, with the added impetus of wanting to appease their teeming fans at home and in the diaspora over failure to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in the Far West.

Nigeria’s most capped international, Ahmed Musa, has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a distinguished career with the Super Eagles that spanned nearly 15 years.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted strongly to Nigeria’s petition to FIFA over allegations that the Leopards fielded ineligible players during their 2026 World Cup playoff clash, warning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) against seeking victory off the pitch.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is still waiting to receive his salary for the last two months with the 2025 AFCON fast approaching. Eric Chelle is on a monthly salary of $55,000 and he is also responsible for the salaries of his foreign assistants. The payment has been held up since last month’s 2026 World Cup […]