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Millwall winger Femi Azeez marked his Super Eagles debut with a brace against Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup, boosting Nigeria’s attacking depth and intensifying competition for wide attacking roles ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
Former Southampton and Royal Antwerp winger Victor Udoh has died at the age of 21, with initial reports suggesting suspected food or alcohol poisoning, prompting tributes from both clubs and widespread mourning across the Nigerian football community.
Former American athlete Kyle Merber says critics who doubted Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan after her 2022 world record performance owe her an apology, as recent sprint times now suggest her record is increasingly credible.
Stakeholders in Nigerian football have called for greater transparency and discipline in the NPFL, arguing that improved governance, accountability, and professionalism are essential to restoring confidence, attracting investment, and strengthening the league’s long-term competitiveness.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has told NPFL players in his squad that selection is strictly based on merit, urging them to prove themselves in camp as he continues assessing both local and foreign-based players ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Sunday Oliseh has praised Mikel Arteta after Arsenal’s Premier League title win, describing the achievement as a result of the manager’s tactical structure, consistency, and long-term team development following years of near misses.
Pisa forward Rafiu Durosinmi has described his first Super Eagles call-up as a major career milestone, while naming Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu, and Akor Adams as key striker inspirations ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international fixtures.
Fulham manager Marco Silva has praised his squad’s depth and highlighted the importance of his Super Eagles players, noting their impact on team performance as the club prepares for a busy run of Premier League fixtures.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has invited goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri to train with the national team ahead of the Unity Cup, as Nigeria continues assessing squad options for their upcoming clash against Zimbabwe in London.
Morgan Gibbs-White has expressed disappointment after being left out of England’s World Cup squad by manager Thomas Tuchel, despite a strong Premier League season with Nottingham Forest and public praise from teammates and supporters.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has welcomed Igoh Ogbu and Alhassan Yusuf to camp as Nigeria intensifies preparations for its upcoming clash against Zimbabwe, with training focused on tactics, fitness, and squad cohesion ahead of the fixture.
Nigeria won 49 medals at the African Open Para-Powerlifting Championships as Onyinyechi Mark broke world and African records, helping the country finish second behind Egypt in Oran.
