2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Adebayo, Awaziem, Moffi return, Musa out

.As Chelle releases 31-man provisional list

.Ekong, Boniface, Osimhen make squad, Harcourt gets debut call up

.Camp opens in Uyo on Sept 1

By Taofeek Babalola

Adeleye Adebayo, Chidozie Awaziem and Terem Moffi were recalled to the Super Eagles squad while Ahmed Musa was left out as Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle released a 31-man provisional list ahead of next month's World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.

2025 AFCON QUALIFIER: Super Eagles to Rwanda on November 18

 

. CAF appoints Moroccan Samir Guezzaz as referee

The Confederation of African Football has picked Monday, November 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

International Friendlies: Omeruo, Iwobi, Osayi-Samuel, Moffi back to Super Eagles

Head Coach Jose Santos Peseiro has recalled defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Bright Osayi-Samuel, as well as midfielder Alex Iwobi and forward Terem Moffi to the Super Eagles’ squad for this month’s international friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in Portugal. 

Eagles to play 10 matches to qualify for 2026 World Cup

 

.Africa gets nine automatic slots 

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will need to play as many as 10 matches home and away to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the decision by FIFA to increase Africa’s quota from five to nine direct tickets.

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria drops to 40th in the world, 6th in Africa

 

Nigeria's Super Eagles have dropped five places to become 40th in the world and 6th in Africa in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Etebo sets for five months injury layoff, doubtful for AFCON

 

Super Eagles midfielder Peter Etebo will be out of action for four to five months with a torn quad muscle, Watford have confirmed.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Rohr hands Calvin Ughelumba first call-up

 

.Musa, Ekong, Iheanacho, others for double CAR games

Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has handed fresh national team call-up to Glasgow Rangers FC of Scotland left back Calvin Ughelumba ahead of the Super Eagles’ FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 double qualifying encounters against the Central African Republic in Lagos and Douala next week.

Super Eagles sweat it out at the gym

 

Super Eagles players and coaches on Monday evening sweated out in gym sessions at the Super Eagles’ Eko Hotel & Suites abode ahead of Tuesday’s first training of the group ahead of the opening of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification race, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Aribo, Onuachu arrive Eagles' camp Tuesday

 

.Musa, Ndidi, Shehu, others join team 

By Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles duo of Joseph Ayodele-Aribo and forward Paul Onuachu are expected to come into town on Tuesday to complete number of players expected for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Rohr lists Musa, Ekong, Ndidi, 27 others for Liberia, Cape Verde games

 

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has called up a total of 30 players for next month’s opening rounds of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying campaign, in which Nigeria will host Liberia in Lagos on Friday, 3rd September (Day 1) and tackle Cape Verde in Mindelo on Tuesday, 7th September (Day 2).

Barnabas Imenger goes home on Saturday April 10

 

By Taofeek Babalola

Ex-international and former Lobi Stars Team manager, Barnabas Imenger would be laid to rest in his home town of Tse, Audu, Apir, Makurdi Local Government Area, Benue State on Saturday, April 10, 2021, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Iheanacho wins EA SPORTS Player of the Month award

 

Kelechi Iheanacho has been named the EA SPORTS Player of the Month for March 2021.

2022 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: No room for new players, says Rohr

.Says Eagles always want to be the best

.Happy with team’s AFCON qualifying campaign

.Thanks Nigerians for Support 

By Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles manger Gernot Rohr has hinted that he would not extend any invitation to new player for the team’s Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers which start in June, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

I will justify my Super Eagles' invitation, says Adeleke Adekunle

 

By Taofeek Babalola

Abia Warriors defender, Adeleke Adekunle has said that he will justify his inclusion to the Super Eagles.

I can't wait to get started with Spartak Moscow, Says Moses

By Taofeek Babalola

 

Former Nigerian international Victor Moses has expressed his readiness to get into action for his new club Spartak Moscow and meet his new teammates.

Arsenal eye move for Dennis

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Nigeria international and Club Brugge striker Emmanuel Dennis.

Osimhen’s brace inspire Super Eagles win over Lesotho

Victor Osimhen inspired Nigeria to a 4-2 win over Lesotho in a Group L 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at the Setsoto Stadium on Sunday.

We will take Seychelles serious- Rohr

By Taofeek Babalola

Coach Gernot Rohr has said that the final Group G Africa Cup of Nation’s qualifier game against Seychelles will not be mere formality, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Ighalo In Talks With England, Turkey Clubs

By Taofeek Babalola 

Super Eagles technical adviser Gernot Rohr has confirmed that the Eagles’ striker Odion Ighalo is currently negotiating a contract that will see him play in England or Turkey, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Moses thrilled with Fenerbahce’s move

By Taofeek Babalola

Victor Moses has expressed joy over his move to the Turkish league top side Fenerbahce, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.