Olympic Eagles Lose 2-0 at DR Congo in First Leg

Olympic Eagles Lose 2-0 at DR Congo in First Leg

By / National Team News /
A goalkeeping error and a second goal before half time leave Nigeria needing to overturn a two goal deficit in Ikenne on Tuesday. Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles lost 2-0 to DR Congo in the first leg of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations second-round qualifier in Lubumbashi on Friday, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The result leaves

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Slavia Prague's Suleiman Calls Super Eagles Invite a Shock

Slavia Prague’s Suleiman Calls Super Eagles Invite a Shock

By / Nigerians Abroad /
The Champions League starter has risen from Abuja’s Right2Win Academy to the Super Eagles squad, and could make his debut against Tanzania. Slavia Prague midfielder Mubarak Suleiman says his Super Eagles call up for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Tanzania came as a shock, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The 19-year-old is in Eric Chelle’s 24-man squad

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Chelle Defends Okoye Omission From Super Eagles Squad

Chelle Defends Okoye Omission From Super Eagles Squad

By / National Team News /
The Super Eagles coach says the Udinese goalkeeper remains in the national team picture, but behaviour on and off the pitch shaped his final selection. Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has defended his decision to leave Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye out of the squad for the Tanzania double-header, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. He spoke at

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Boniface Reportedly Wants Leverkusen Exit in January

Boniface Reportedly Wants Leverkusen Exit in January

By / Transfer News /
The former Bundesliga title-winner is struggling for minutes in Germany, and Leverkusen’s sporting director says the club is open to a loan. Nigeria striker Victor Boniface has reportedly told his representatives he wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen in January, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. Sky Germany says he would accept either a loan or a permanent move.

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Queen Joseph: Winning Senior Women's World Cup Is Possible

Queen Joseph: Winning Senior Women’s World Cup Is Possible

By / Women's Football /
The Flamingos’ semi final hero says the U-17 title proves Nigeria’s young women can aim for the biggest prize in world football. Flamingos forward Queen Joseph says winning the senior FIFA Women’s World Cup with the Super Falcons is a realistic goal, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. She made the comment after Nigeria beat Japan 2-1 in

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