Nigeria Football

“My skin colour hasn’t made things easier” – Freiburg’s Atubolu reveals Bundesliga racist… Soccernet Nigeria11:41
“We’re everywhere” – Ola Aina reveals how Nigerian Afrobeats influences Nottingham Forest… Soccernet Nigeria10:50
Chelle to meet Osimhen, Simon, others in Europe Nigerian Guardian06:52
“Back to business”- Stanley Nwabali returns to Chippa United after tragic loss Soccernet Nigeria10:50
Hearts targeting Nigerian centre-forward – Face competition from Israeli club Sport Witness10:29
Why CAF postponed the 2024 CHAN tournament Soccernet Nigeria21:18
Faster than the fastest: Nigeria-eligible GK sets Bundesliga record during Freiburg vs Holstein … Soccernet Nigeria10:40

Latest News

In the last 15 minutes

Eric Chelle appointment: We’ve failed if we don’t qualify for the World Cup – ex-Super Eagles… Soccernet Nigeria13:33

In the last hour

Senate tasks Julius Berger on Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Highway, others as company gives assurance News Diary Online13:15

In the last 2 hours

Former England midfielder Palmer urges Watford to sign Nottingham Forest striker Dennis All Nigeria Soccer12:40

In the last 4 hours

“My skin colour hasn’t made things easier” – Freiburg’s Atubolu reveals Bundesliga racist… Soccernet Nigeria11:41

Eguma: We were made to pay for a sluggish start Africanfootball.com11:18

“Back to business”- Stanley Nwabali returns to Chippa United after tragic loss Soccernet Nigeria10:50

“We’re everywhere” – Ola Aina reveals how Nigerian Afrobeats influences Nottingham Forest… Soccernet Nigeria10:50

Announcement imminent: Nigerian forward joins Swiss giants FC Basel subject to medical All Nigeria Soccer10:48

Faster than the fastest: Nigeria-eligible GK sets Bundesliga record during Freiburg vs Holstein … Soccernet Nigeria10:40

Hearts targeting Nigerian centre-forward – Face competition from Israeli club Sport Witness10:29

Josh Nichols shares Arsenal coaches' advice after he was offered first professional contract All Nigeria Soccer09:57

In the last 6 hours

'Both of them were crosses' - Liverpool icon Owen reacts to Iwobi's 'incredible' brace v West… All Nigeria Soccer09:06

Josh Maja: Chelsea and Tottenham target suffers big blow Soccernet Nigeria08:08

Former Arsenal star Alex Iwobi lands two major milestones in Fulham’s error-prone loss to West… Soccernet Nigeria08:08

In the last 8 hours

Chelle to meet Osimhen, Simon, others in Europe Nigerian Guardian06:52

Nottingham vs Liverpool: How Ola Aina’s goal-line clearance saves Espirito Santo’s men from… Soccernet Nigeria06:36

Earlier today

Westham vs Fulham: Iwobi’s brace not enough as Silva’s men fall to Potters’ Hammers Soccernet Nigeria03:23

Ourense vs Valencia: Sadiq Umar’s debut goal sends Los Ches to Copa del Rey quarter-finals Soccernet Nigeria01:32

Senate, Julius Berger settle rift over non-appearance The Nation, Nigeria01:23

Ensure judicious use of N94bn allocation, Reps urge NSC,NFF The Punch00:16

Yesterday

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq opens Valencia account in Copa del Rey victory All Nigeria Soccer22:24 14-Jan-25

Iwobi's second half brace not enough as Fulham lose five-goal thriller to West Ham United All Nigeria Soccer22:13 14-Jan-25

Why CAF postponed the 2024 Chan tournament Soccernet Nigeria21:18 14-Jan-25

Sevilla director drops update on Kelechi Iheanacho’s future amid Premier League links Soccernet Nigeria18:34 14-Jan-25

Scottish club Hearts join Beitar Jerusalem in race race to sign N0.7b-rated striker Kalu All Nigeria Soccer18:08 14-Jan-25

Our Journey to Zamalek: Another Shot at a Reason to Smile Enyimba FC - Official Site17:58 14-Jan-25

‘It could have been a different result’: Eguma reflects on Al Masry draw Enyimba FC - Official Site17:48 14-Jan-25

Arsenal coach promotes English-Nigerian-Egyptian left-back to first team training pre-Tottenham All Nigeria Soccer17:38 14-Jan-25

West Ham rekindle interest in Super Eagles striker despite Nottingham Forest stance Soccernet Nigeria16:53 14-Jan-25

Super Eagles B team: Eric Chelle to oversee three coaches for Chan tournament– Eguavoen excluded Soccernet Nigeria16:53 14-Jan-25

Free-scoring Nigerian winger set to return to Europe after failed stint in the United Arab… Soccernet Nigeria16:43 14-Jan-25

Napoli weigh up €40m bid for Borussia Dortmund’s fufu-man with strong Nigerian ties Soccernet Nigeria16:33 14-Jan-25

Super Eagles coach: Why NFF may have handed Eric Chelle jersey number 12 – Photo Soccernet Nigeria15:52 14-Jan-25

Besiktas eyeing Super Eagles star to rival Ciro Immobile Soccernet Nigeria14:51 14-Jan-25

Chelsea-reared attacking midfielder Eze targets Flying Eagles call-up after declaring for… All Nigeria Soccer14:44 14-Jan-25

Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina on playing for Nigeria, his Premier League rise, and Forest’s… NBC Sports14:15 14-Jan-25

Getafe ace Christantus Uche listed as a striker in La Liga Team of the Week All Nigeria Soccer13:33 14-Jan-25

Nottingham Forest insist West Ham target Awoniyi won't leave without replacement signed All Nigeria Soccer13:23 14-Jan-25

‘I favour an attacking style’ – new Super Eagles coach Chelle Africanfootball.com13:04 14-Jan-25

Fabrizio Romano reveals Chelsea's three conditions for Chukwuemeka's January loan All Nigeria Soccer12:53 14-Jan-25

I will introduce attacking style to Super Eagles- Chelle Nigerian Guardian12:30 14-Jan-25

No holds barred: Troost-Ekong details how NFF blocked his retirement announcement, rift with… All Nigeria Soccer12:22 14-Jan-25

Victor Osimhen plans Istanbul home purchase after snubbing Super Eagles legend’s Man United… Soccernet Nigeria12:18 14-Jan-25

La Liga: Valencia faces tough Umar Sadiq decision ahead of Real Sociedad clash Soccernet Nigeria12:08 14-Jan-25

Ex-Inter Milan coach endorses Lazio and Nigeria star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru as a winger Soccernet Nigeria11:17 14-Jan-25

Victor Osimhen warned: Transfer to Manchester United will end in disgrace, expert claims All Nigeria Soccer10:20 14-Jan-25

Nigeria: New Super Eagles Coach Éric Chelle Vows to Restore Team's Glory AllAfrica10:15 14-Jan-25

Revealed: Why American-born Man Utd star Awujo chose to represent Canada instead of Nigeria All Nigeria Soccer09:59 14-Jan-25

“Everyone has to be serious now” – AFCON winner fancies new Super Eagles chance with Eric Chelle Soccernet Nigeria09:25 14-Jan-25

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Juventus and Inter Milan back Sampdoria loanee after racist attack Soccernet Nigeria07:53 14-Jan-25

“There is another question mark” – Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso on Boniface’s injury return date Soccernet Nigeria07:33 14-Jan-25

Okwuchukwu joins Super Falcons stars Oshoala, Alozie, Kanu in NWSL with move to San Diego Wave All Nigeria Soccer06:45 14-Jan-25

Chelle pledges attacking style, signs two-year contract Nigerian Guardian06:27 14-Jan-25

Nottingham Forest unwilling to sell Super Eagles star despite exit links Soccernet Nigeria01:15 14-Jan-25

In the last 7 days

Football is about scoring goals - Chelle Nigerian Guardian21:18 13-Jan-25

Confirmed: Brighton loan out former Chelsea youth teamer Flower to National League club All Nigeria Soccer21:06 13-Jan-25

'People are writing all sorts of things' - Torunarigha speaks on Gent future amid Anderlecht… All Nigeria Soccer20:25 13-Jan-25

Footballer turned Golfer: Odemwingie hungry to raise Olympic-level competitors in Nigeria Soccernet Nigeria20:20 13-Jan-25

From John Finch to Éric Chelle: Who are the 37 coaches that have led the Super Eagles? Soccernet Nigeria19:20 13-Jan-25

Trabzonspor make fresh transfer decision on Bruno Onyemaechi as Boavista insist on ₦4.7 billion … Soccernet Nigeria18:59 13-Jan-25

Crystal Palace vs Stockport: Super Eagles’ Bright Osayi-Samuel reacts to Eze Eberechi’s… Soccernet Nigeria18:49 13-Jan-25

NFF president reveals details of Chelle's contract, explains choice of Malian as Nigeria coach All Nigeria Soccer18:43 13-Jan-25

Nigeria-eligible Chelsea midfielder closes in on Borussia Dortmund move following Maresca’s… Soccernet Nigeria18:18 13-Jan-25

'I'm ambitious and want to win' - Chelle reveals three key qualities every Super Eagles player… All Nigeria Soccer17:52 13-Jan-25

Nigeria: Chelle - Why I Accepted Super Eagles Job AllAfrica17:36 13-Jan-25

Nigeria: Transfer News - Osimhen Wants Ola Aina At Galatasaray AllAfrica17:36 13-Jan-25

New Super Eagles coach, Chelle, promises 2026 World Cup qualification The Punch17:23 13-Jan-25

“We’re not taking any chances” – NFF President confident Super Falcons can win Wafcon 2024 Soccernet Nigeria17:17 13-Jan-25

'Look at Onuachu' - Ex-Belgium defender insists it would be difficult for Arokodare to thrive… All Nigeria Soccer17:01 13-Jan-25

Chelsea icon listed as brand new Nigeria coach Chelle reveals 10 Super Eagles legends he was a… All Nigeria Soccer16:41 13-Jan-25

“I truly believe it” -Éric Chelle optimistic about Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 FIFA… Soccernet Nigeria16:27 13-Jan-25

'I am strict, sometimes I am very hard' - Chelle warns Super Eagles stars ahead of World Cup… All Nigeria Soccer15:40 13-Jan-25

Africa: CAF Confederation Cup - Enyimba's Quarterfinal Hopes Under Threat After Al Masry Draw AllAfrica15:24 13-Jan-25

NFF unveils Éric Chelle as Super Eagles’ 37th coach The Nation, Nigeria15:22 13-Jan-25

“It was important” – Fulham head coach explains Bassey’s exclusion from FA Cup win over Watford Soccernet Nigeria15:15 13-Jan-25

Photo story: NFF unveils new Super Eagles coach Chelle Nigerian Guardian15:11 13-Jan-25

NFF unveils Éric Chelle as Super Eagles’ 42nd coach The Nation, Nigeria15:02 13-Jan-25

Enyimba share spoils with Al Masry in Uyo Enyimba FC - Official Site14:53 13-Jan-25

3 Championship clubs want Nottingham Forest player Football League World14:53 13-Jan-25

Read This: Why Shooting Stars Above is One of the Most Important Books You’ll Ever Read Wandering Educators14:38 13-Jan-25

Nottingham Forest striker Dennis drawing interest from Championship, Serie A, La Liga clubs All Nigeria Soccer14:28 13-Jan-25

Super Eagles’ new boss Eric Chelle reveals three Nigerian football heroes he admires Soccernet Nigeria14:24 13-Jan-25

NFF President reveals Eric Chelle’s first assignment as Super Eagles coach Soccernet Nigeria13:44 13-Jan-25

“We will score goals” – Eric Chelle’s first Super Eagles vow is great music to Osimhen, Lookman Soccernet Nigeria13:33 13-Jan-25

Ipswich Town's box-to-box midfielder commits international future to Nigeria over England All Nigeria Soccer12:16 13-Jan-25

Watch: Eric Chelle hugs Augustine Eguavoen at the Super Eagles coach unveiling in Abuja Soccernet Nigeria11:42 13-Jan-25

Ahmad Ghali breaks silence on transfer links to Lampard’s Coventry and Kieran’s Ipswich Soccernet Nigeria11:21 13-Jan-25

Eric Chelle takes the helm: Is he the key to rekindling Super Eagles' attacking legacy? All Nigeria Soccer11:15 13-Jan-25

How 17yo forward Trevan Sanusi fared on Newcastle United debut, English media react All Nigeria Soccer10:34 13-Jan-25

Davido, Amaju Pinnick bury hatchet, chill together following public feud: "Rich... Legit NG10:28 13-Jan-25

Nigeria set to face South Africa after Gabon fell apart in 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup… Soccernet Nigeria09:39 13-Jan-25

Nigeria: Julius Berger PLC Restates Commitment to Timely Completion of Bodo-Bonny Road Project AllAfrica09:38 13-Jan-25

'I don't want to play against Osimhen' - Ex-Besiktas star says defenders dread facing… All Nigeria Soccer09:02 13-Jan-25

Eric Chelle’s tactics: How will Osimhen, Lookman, others line up under new Super Eagles coach? Soccernet Nigeria08:58 13-Jan-25

Nigerians abroad: Uche, Osimhen, Okereke, and Macleans shine in Spain, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia Soccernet Nigeria08:48 13-Jan-25

Coaching Super Eagles is a lifetime opportunity, says Chelle Nigerian Guardian06:02 13-Jan-25

Cafcc: Enyimba’s hopes of qualification dwindles after penultimate-day result against Al Masry Soccernet Nigeria21:37 12-Jan-25

FA Cup: Osula opens Newcastle account; Chelsea loanee Ugochukwu bags assist for Southampton All Nigeria Soccer19:39 12-Jan-25

Moroccan-born forward sends message to Super Falcons coach with goal against Real Madrid All Nigeria Soccer19:18 12-Jan-25

Two London-based English Premier League clubs eye move for West Brom’s Josh Maja Soccernet Nigeria19:04 12-Jan-25

FA Cup: Butler-Oyedeji unused substitute as 10-man Man Utd defy the odds to beat Arsenal All Nigeria Soccer18:07 12-Jan-25

“Qualifications better than Westerhof’s” – Odegbami likens Eric Chelle to Nigeria’s most… Soccernet Nigeria16:52 12-Jan-25

Orlando Pirates provides injury update on Super Eagles centre-back Ndah All Nigeria Soccer16:15 12-Jan-25

Confirmed: Luton Town loan out 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee to Chesterfield All Nigeria Soccer16:05 12-Jan-25

NFF to unveil Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach Monday Nigerian Guardian14:47 12-Jan-25

Report: Getafe ready to cash in on Nigerian star linked to Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle Soccernet Nigeria13:59 12-Jan-25

'Acquired a star' - Turkish commentator says Osimhen's transfer to Galatasaray annoyed Turkish… All Nigeria Soccer13:02 12-Jan-25

Super Eagles: One leading name emerge as MC Oran seeks replacement for Eric Chelle Soccernet Nigeria12:28 12-Jan-25

“I’m very selfish” – Eric Chelle reacts to leaving MC Oran for Super Eagles Soccernet Nigeria12:07 12-Jan-25

Daniel Ogunmodede, Ilechukwu, or Eric Chelle: Who will lead the Super Eagles B team to Chan… Soccernet Nigeria11:37 12-Jan-25

Must they embarrass Tinubu with Super Eagles Malian coach? BusinessDay NG11:33 12-Jan-25

Nigerians should support new Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle – NFF appeals Soccernet Nigeria11:06 12-Jan-25

'You can't refuse best African team' - Eric Chelle confirms he accepted Super Eagles job,… All Nigeria Soccer11:00 12-Jan-25

Watch: Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi reveals his dream profession after football Soccernet Nigeria10:25 12-Jan-25

'That's a fact' - Akpoguma admits Hoffenheim are in a relegation battle as Gift Orban debuts All Nigeria Soccer10:09 12-Jan-25

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