The Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau with their attention firmly on another three points as they prepare to face Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday. Nigeria began the campaign on a winning note, fighting back from a goal down to beat Madagascar 2-1…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday. Madagascar stunned the home crowd in the 16th minute when Emmanuel Kari converted Rayan Ponti’s assist to put the visitors ahead. Nigeria responded just before…
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has demanded a winning start from the Super Eagles as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles will host the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, with both sides looking to make an early statement in the…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is expected to miss Nigeria’s opening Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches after suffering a groin injury while playing for Galatasaray. The Turkish champions confirmed that medical examinations carried out at Acıbadem Hospital revealed a moderate-to-severe injury to the forward’s right adductor muscle, with bleeding also detected in the…
Nigeria could be without several key players for the Super Eagles’ September Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a series of injuries hit players at their respective European clubs. At least six Nigerian internationals are currently dealing with fitness problems, leaving head coach Eric Chelle with selection concerns as he prepares for the crucial international…
Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi is expected to be out of action for about two months after medical examinations confirmed an adductor injury in his right leg. The FC Porto defender picked up the injury during his side’s 3-0 win over Académico de Viseu on Saturday. Sanusi, who started the encounter, was forced to leave…
