Nigeria Football

Nigeria: Rohr insists it is not over yet for Nigeria, Benin Republic AllAfrica07:09
Can Nigeria still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Soccernet Nigeria12:03
Denmark star asks Manchester United to recognise his Nigerian roots Soccernet Nigeria17:59
16-time Super Lig champions to battle Lazio for Rafiu Durosinmi Soccernet Nigeria21:54
Victor Osimhen reaction speaks volumes about Arsenal transfer interest Football.London19:32
Obi lauds Super Eagles' resilience despite draw against Zimbabwe The Nation, Nigeria12:52
CAF in crisis mode as Nigeria await new U20 AFCON host after Ivory Coast’s shock withdrawal Soccernet Nigeria13:45

Latest News

In the last half-hour

England could lose Arsenal wonderkid to Nigerian national side due this little known reason FourFourTwo11:08

In the last hour

'Iwobi makeshift role, Ndidi more defensive' - South African blames Super Eagles midfield for… All Nigeria Soccer10:48

In the last 4 hours

'I must be honest with you' - Lesotho FA chief denies direct talks with NFF over Mokoena… All Nigeria Soccer08:57

'Strong player' - Cyriel Dessers speaks about the prospect of teammate departing Rangers All Nigeria Soccer08:06

'Top player' - Pundit reveals Barcelona-linked forward Lookman would be a great signing for… All Nigeria Soccer07:55

In the last 6 hours

In Pictures: Super Falcons Toni Payne joins Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure in educating kids… Soccernet Nigeria07:25

Nigeria: Rohr Insists It Is Not Over Yet for Nigeria, Benin Republic AllAfrica07:09

Formalising law to remove NPL barriers Vietnam Investment Review05:30

Yesterday

16-time Super Lig champions to battle Lazio for Rafiu Durosinmi Soccernet Nigeria21:54 26-Mar-25

Snubbed by Eric Chelle over fitness concerns, Dele-Bashiru returns to training ahead of Lazio v … All Nigeria Soccer20:43 26-Mar-25

La Liga GOTM: Super Eagles striker wins award in Spain after being benched in WCQs All Nigeria Soccer20:03 26-Mar-25

Victor Osimhen reaction speaks volumes about Arsenal transfer interest Football.London19:32 26-Mar-25

New Leao – Highly-rated Juventus attacking youngster ditches Nigeria, dreams of Italy call-up Soccernet Nigeria19:11 26-Mar-25

'If we don't do stupid things' - Hugo Broos confident Bafana Bafana can beat Nigeria to WC… All Nigeria Soccer18:31 26-Mar-25

Denmark star asks Manchester United to recognise his Nigerian roots Soccernet Nigeria17:59 26-Mar-25

Manchester United to see off competition for Super Eagles star by making early bid Soccernet Nigeria17:49 26-Mar-25

2025 U20 Afcon: Flying Eagles in limbo as Ivory Coast steps down from hosting duties All Nigeria Soccer16:18 26-Mar-25

Nigeria/Lesotho: WC 2026 Qualifiers - Five Things That Cost Amavubi Vs Nigeria, Lesotho AllAfrica16:00 26-Mar-25

Zimbabwe: World Cup Qualifier - Zimbabwe Not Scared of Super Eagles - Chirewa AllAfrica16:00 26-Mar-25

Nigeria: Odegbami Hails Arokodare's Super Eagles Call-Up AllAfrica16:00 26-Mar-25

Nigeria: NFF Woos Fans With 500 Super Eagles Home Jerseys AllAfrica16:00 26-Mar-25

Is Victor Osimhen injured? Why Galatasaray star was substituted in Super Eagles game against… Soccernet Nigeria15:57 26-Mar-25

“He’s a Chelsea fan” – Super Eagles star linked to Arsenal has held no transfer talks with… Soccernet Nigeria15:47 26-Mar-25

'Up to the authorities' - Lesotho coach weighs in on Mokoena controversy rocking Nigeria's WCQ… All Nigeria Soccer15:38 26-Mar-25

Saheed Osupa links up with Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong in epic Enc... Legit NG15:23 26-Mar-25

Boost for Lazio as Nigerian Midfielder Resumes Training – Four Players Still Out The Laziali15:22 26-Mar-25

Osimhen, En-Nesyri, Icardi, Dzeko or Immobile? Ex-PSG star picks Super Lig's top marksman All Nigeria Soccer13:56 26-Mar-25

CAF in crisis mode as Nigeria await new U20 AFCON host after Ivory Coast’s shock withdrawal Soccernet Nigeria13:45 26-Mar-25

Obi lauds Super Eagles' resilience despite draw against Zimbabwe The Nation, Nigeria12:52 26-Mar-25

Morocco/Nigeria: Road to 2026 - Morocco Maintain Surge As Nigeria Slip Up AllAfrica12:36 26-Mar-25

Zimbabwe: Zemura Faces Familiar Foes Lookman, Osimhen AllAfrica12:36 26-Mar-25

Zimbabwe/Nigeria: Warriors Out to Stun Super Eagles AllAfrica12:09 26-Mar-25

Can Nigeria still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Soccernet Nigeria12:03 26-Mar-25

2026 Wcq: Nathaniel Bassey, Nigerians knock Super Eagles over draw with Zimbabwe Legit NG11:39 26-Mar-25

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle defends decision to play Ola Aina, Lookman, Chukwueze out of… All Nigeria Soccer11:23 26-Mar-25

Nigeria to face Ghana in June friendly ahead of Rwanda, South Africa World Cup qualifiers –… Soccernet Nigeria11:02 26-Mar-25

'2 or 3 more minutes, we would have won' - Michael Nees boasts Warriors nearly stunned Super… All Nigeria Soccer10:43 26-Mar-25

“No hard feelings” – Lesotho FA breaks silence on Mokoena debacle as Super Eagles long for… Soccernet Nigeria09:41 26-Mar-25

Chelle: Nigeria could have scored 10 goals Africanfootball.com09:11 26-Mar-25

Macedonian diaspora players performances (21-24.03.2025) Macedonian Football09:07 26-Mar-25

Tired legs, costly goal: Eric Chelle explains Super Eagles late collapse in 1-1 draw v Warriors All Nigeria Soccer08:51 26-Mar-25

Eric Chelle shares what he told Super Eagles players after Osimhen's goal against Zimbabwe All Nigeria Soccer08:41 26-Mar-25

Nigeria’s 3 best and worst performers in disappointing Zimbabwe draw Soccernet Nigeria08:29 26-Mar-25

Watch: Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface reconcile after pitch altercation Soccernet Nigeria08:09 26-Mar-25

Nigeria: Super Eagles' World Cup Ambition Suffers Shock Draw AllAfrica06:39 26-Mar-25

“How many points do you have?”- Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees trolls Nigeria after dramatic draw Soccernet Nigeria06:27 26-Mar-25

“Well done boys” – What ex-Chelsea defender said after Super Eagles’ draw with Zimbabwe Soccernet Nigeria05:46 26-Mar-25

World No. 203’s ex-‘CEO’ is shaping Brisbane’s next gen amid ‘hardest thing I’ve ever done’ A Leagues05:39 26-Mar-25

“We’ll make the World Cup – Ola Aina and Alex Iwobi calm Nigerians after Zimbabwe draw Soccernet Nigeria05:05 26-Mar-25

Watch: Victor Osimhen shows displeasure at Zimbabwe draw, pushes Boniface away Soccernet Nigeria04:45 26-Mar-25

Zimbabwe salvages point in dramatic draw against Nigeria The Zimbabwean02:50 26-Mar-25

Super Eagles’ dreams suffer setback in World Cup’ 26 race The Nation, Nigeria02:18 26-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

'If it's true' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reacts to South Africa fielding ineligible… All Nigeria Soccer22:49 25-Mar-25

Osimhen storms off after Nigeria drop points in World Cup qualifier Evening Standard22:47 25-Mar-25

'We could have scored 10 goals first half' - Eric Chelle disappointed after Nigeria's draw v… All Nigeria Soccer21:49 25-Mar-25

Player Ratings: Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe – Osimhen shines as Chirewa punishes Eagles late on Soccernet Nigeria21:07 25-Mar-25

Lesotho confirms letter to Fifa over Mokoena ineligibility, admits Nigeria fully entitled to… All Nigeria Soccer19:37 25-Mar-25

Chirewa rescues Warriors NewsDay, Zimbabwe19:18 25-Mar-25

Official: Nigeria international striker leaves Spain for Washington Spirit move Soccernet Nigeria19:15 25-Mar-25

Chelsea, Manchester United develop fears in pursuit of 31 G/A striker target on PSG radar The Hard Tackle18:48 25-Mar-25

Aston Villa battle Arsenal, Liverpool for £55 million-rated Serie A forward with 25 G/A this… The Hard Tackle18:48 25-Mar-25

Super Eagles player ratings: Troost-Ekong, Nwabali exposed; Ola Aina not bad; Osimhen headmaster All Nigeria Soccer18:46 25-Mar-25

Chances scuffed, Arokodare vital, and other takeaways from Nigeria’s draw against Zimbabwe Soccernet Nigeria18:44 25-Mar-25

Breaking: Eagles World Cup hope diminish after draw with Zimbabwe The Nation, Nigeria18:37 25-Mar-25

2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles embarrassing 1-1 draw v Warriors All Nigeria Soccer18:25 25-Mar-25

Chirewa denies Nigeria all three points Africanfootball.com18:25 25-Mar-25

Victor Osimhen goal not enough as Nigeria held in World Cup qualifier Evening Standard18:21 25-Mar-25

WCQ Nigeria 1 Zimbabwe 1: Real drama in Uyo as Osimhen's goal cancelled out by Chirewa All Nigeria Soccer18:15 25-Mar-25

Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe: Osimhen’s header not enough as Warriors hold Super Eagles in Uyo Soccernet Nigeria18:04 25-Mar-25

Tinubu backs Super Eagles ahead World Cup Qualifier against Zimbabwe The Nation, Nigeria15:55 25-Mar-25

Full list: Super Eagles starting Xi for Zimbabwe clash The Nation, Nigeria15:34 25-Mar-25

Nigeria: Chelle Reads Riot Act, Bars Visitors From Super Eagles' Camp AllAfrica15:33 25-Mar-25

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe live: Follow Super Eagles latest World Cup qualifier match Soccernet Nigeria14:51 25-Mar-25

Nottingham Forest chief set to break bank for Super Eagles goalscoring star Soccernet Nigeria14:51 25-Mar-25

Manchester United face competition from Premier League high-flyers for 25 G/A Serie A attacker The Hard Tackle14:44 25-Mar-25

Osimhen, Ndidi, Iwobi, Aina start as Eric Chelle names first-ever Super Eagles home starting XI All Nigeria Soccer14:41 25-Mar-25

Nigeria XI vs Zimbabwe: Osimhen and Lookman lead the line again as Super Eagles target… Soccernet Nigeria14:30 25-Mar-25

“No small team” – Ex-Real Madrid midfielder warns Super Eagles ahead of Zimbabwe clash Soccernet Nigeria14:00 25-Mar-25

Watch: Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong rates late Nigerian legend as Africa’s greatest… Soccernet Nigeria13:19 25-Mar-25

Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Gov Eno Offers Free Tickets for Fans in Super Eagles Match AllAfrica13:01 25-Mar-25

Africa: 2026WCQ - Super Eagles Get Qualification Boost As South Africa Risk Losing 3 Points AllAfrica13:01 25-Mar-25

Zimbabwe/Nigeria: 2026 Wcq - Zimbabwe Captain Targets History Against Nigeria's Super Eagles AllAfrica13:01 25-Mar-25

Nigeria: Goldberg, Life Continental & Zagg Energise Super Eagles With 'Man of the Match' Award AllAfrica11:39 25-Mar-25

Eric Chelle namechecks five great players in Super Eagles squad apart from Victor Osimhen All Nigeria Soccer11:38 25-Mar-25

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Four reasons the Warriors are dangerous customers for the Super Eagles Soccernet Nigeria11:38 25-Mar-25

Report: Super Eagles get 2026 World Cup boost as South Africa’s Bafana risk losing three points Soccernet Nigeria11:38 25-Mar-25

Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Warriors Embrace Heat Ahead of Nigeria Clash AllAfrica11:33 25-Mar-25

Nigeria steps up pursuit of Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri Voice Online11:25 25-Mar-25

Nigeria: Chijioke Aniagboso - Playing Football in Ukraine, Defying Russian Missiles AllAfrica10:33 25-Mar-25

Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Road to 2026 - Nigeria Boss Chelle Calls for Focus Against Zimbabwe AllAfrica10:33 25-Mar-25

2026 WCQ: Three Super Eagles players that can make the difference against Zimbabwe All Nigeria Soccer10:06 25-Mar-25

Will dreadlocks-wearing midfielder make debut v Warriors? Eric Chelle says he needs to improve All Nigeria Soccer09:46 25-Mar-25

'We are aware' - Troost-Ekong assures Super Eagles ready for Musona, Zimbabwe attacking threat All Nigeria Soccer07:34 25-Mar-25

Eric Chelle provides Osayi-Samuel injury update, why Yusuf played at RB, NPFL players in Super… All Nigeria Soccer07:24 25-Mar-25

Nigeria’s XI vs Zimbabwe: Predicting Super Eagles lineup – Osimhen stays but who misses out? Soccernet Nigeria07:13 25-Mar-25

I hope CAF Best Player comes back to Nigeria – Says Galatasaray’s Osimhen Soccernet Nigeria05:51 25-Mar-25

Nigeria: Super Eagles Woo Uyo Fans With Free Jerseys AllAfrica05:23 25-Mar-25

“The pressure is on the Super Eagles, not us” – Zimbabwe captain Marshall Munetsi Soccernet Nigeria05:21 25-Mar-25

Lucky 500 to get free Super Eagles’ jerseys The Nation, Nigeria05:14 25-Mar-25

NFF gives out 500 jerseys in Nigeria, Zimbabwe clash Nigerian Guardian05:10 25-Mar-25

'We have a lot of intelligent players' - Troost-Ekong confident Super Eagles will deliver v… All Nigeria Soccer22:13 24-Mar-25

“We will not respect Nigeria”- Zimbabwe captain Marshall Munetsi warns ahead of Wcq clash… Soccernet Nigeria21:42 24-Mar-25

'Zimbabwe have a good team, players, coach' - Eric Chelle urges Super Eagles players to be… All Nigeria Soccer20:31 24-Mar-25

Will Nigeria stars Osimhen and Osayi-Samuel be fit for Zimbabwe tie? Eric Chelle provides… Soccernet Nigeria18:39 24-Mar-25

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: NFF promises 500 Super Eagles jerseys in move to fill up stadium Soccernet Nigeria16:37 24-Mar-25

Real Madrid offered chance to sign 25 G/A attacker from Serie A title hopefuls, give response The Hard Tackle16:00 24-Mar-25

Super Eagles captain warns Nigeria against dropping points ahead of Zimbabwe clash Soccernet Nigeria15:36 24-Mar-25

Dribbling king: Super Eagles star, snubbed for Rwanda and Zimbabwe games, tops Super Lig chart Soccernet Nigeria14:55 24-Mar-25

Watch: Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams vibe to Skales’ shakebody on duty with Spain Soccernet Nigeria14:45 24-Mar-25

'We can't afford to drop points' - Troost-Ekong warns Super Eagles teammates pre-Zimbabwe All Nigeria Soccer14:04 24-Mar-25

2026 World Cup Group C: What South Africa vs Benin and Rwanda vs Lesotho mean for Super Eagles Soccernet Nigeria14:04 24-Mar-25

Announcement imminent: Bolton Wanderers loan out 2025 Flying Eagles invitee Dubem Eze All Nigeria Soccer13:54 24-Mar-25

“World-class” – Zimbabwe coach lauds Nigeria’s hospitality, impressed by training facilities Soccernet Nigeria13:44 24-Mar-25

2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe defender admits Nigeria has quality but backs Warriors to defy the odds All Nigeria Soccer13:13 24-Mar-25

“I’ll do everything”- Akor Adams makes promise to Sevilla fans ahead of La Liga home stretch Soccernet Nigeria13:13 24-Mar-25

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