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The Digest: The Super Eagles will look to secure another win when they face Jordan in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday, following their 2-1 victory over Iran last week. Head coach Éric Chelle will work with 21 players after the departures of Semi Ajayi and Bruno...

The Digest: The Super Eagles will face Jordan in their second international friendly on Tuesday, looking to extend their impressive 19-match unbeaten run following a 2-1 victory over Iran. Nigeria, ranked 26th in the world, faces Jordan (64th) for only the third time, with the record level at...

The Digest: The Super Eagles defeated Iran 2-1 in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, with goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams securing the win. Simon opened the scoring in the 6th minute, while Adams doubled the lead in the 51st minute after connecting with Ademola Lookman's...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has called up Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu as a replacement for Calvin Bassey, who withdrew from the squad due to a back injury. The 22-year-old, who began his career at Heartland and won the NPFL title with Enyimba, will join the team in...

The Digest: Nigeria's upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Antalya, Turkey, offer the Super Eagles a crucial opportunity to reset following their devastating playoff defeat to DR Congo that ended their 2026 World Cup hopes. Under head coach Éric Chelle, the matches serve as a...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have a full house in their Antalya, Turkey camp ahead of international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, with captain Wilfred Ndidi completing the expected arrivals on Wednesday. However, defender Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the squad due to injury, leaving...

The Digest: The Super Eagles will open camp in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday as they prepare for international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. According to Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe, coaches and team officials have already arrived in Istanbul and will reach their Antalya base...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has omitted Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from the 23-man squad for Nigeria's upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan. The statement released Wednesday shows captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle faces a fresh injury concern as young striker Salim Fago Lawal was forced off during Viktoria Plzeň's 3-0 victory over Hradec Králové. The 23-year-old Nigerian had opened the scoring in the 44th minute with a clinical lob before being substituted...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reinstated Francis Uzoho as Nigeria's first-choice goalkeeper, with Stanley Nwabali currently inactive and without a club after terminating his contract with Chippa United. Uzoho, who served as second choice during Nigeria's third-place...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has defended his request for a $130,000 salary increase, revealing the amount covers payments for his five-man technical staff. Currently on $50,000 monthly, Chelle addressed controversy on the Histores de Foot Podcast, explaining: "What people...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has named Okan Buruk and Luciano Spalletti as the two best coaches of his career, omitting current Nigeria boss Eric Chelle from his personal top list. Speaking about his professional journey, Osimhen praised Galatasaray manager Buruk's humility...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly submitted demands for a fresh contract worth $130,000 monthly, covering his entire technical staff and personal assistant, along with 18 other conditions to continue in his role. According to FlashScore's Shina Oludare, the Malian...

out Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has emerged as a candidate for the vacant managerial position at French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille. According to journalist Lassana Camara, Chelle is among the names under consideration following...

The Digest: Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau has assured fans that new young talents will be integrated into the Super Eagles under head coach Éric Chelle. Speaking on the team's progress since Chelle's appointment in January 2025, Gusau highlighted Nigeria's strong...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has emerged as a candidate for the vacant coaching position at French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille. According to journalist Lassana Camara, Chelle is among the names under consideration following Roberto De Zerbi's departure by mutual consent...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed his ambition to one day manage Spanish giants Real Madrid, aspiring to become the club's first-ever African coach. The Franco-Malian tactician, who led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 AFCON, stated, "My biggest dream is...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has provided details on the on-pitch incident between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the 2025 AFCON, confirming the players resolved it themselves. Chelle stated that Osimhen, frustrated by careless play in front of goal, told Lookman...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has publicly called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to offer head coach Eric Chelle a long-term contract. Osimhen, who served as assistant captain during the 2025 AFCON, cited the team's bronze medal achievement under Chelle as evidence...

The Digest: The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has firmly dismissed widespread speculation linking Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle with a move away from Nigeria. Olopade stated, "Eric Chelle is not going anywhere," addressing reported interest...