National Teams News

Super Eagles starting XI: Debuts for Okonkwo, Azeez; Moffi captain; Ogbu, Nwaiwu at centre-back

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting line-up for Tuesday evening’s Unity Cup semi-final clash against Zimbabwe's Warriors at The Valley in London.With an experimental squad...

Ex-Flying Eagles invitee, former Nigeria U23 star, Abuja-born forward named in Canada's preliminary WC squad

The Canadian Soccer Association have announced Canada men's national soccer team's preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup.Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has named three players of Nigerian descent i...

'It's a well known fact' - Zimbabwe coach admits Super Eagles among Africa's strongest teams

Zimbabwe head coach Kaitano Tembo has described the Super Eagles as one of the biggest teams in African football ahead of both nations' clash at the Unity Cup tournament in London.Nigeria and Zimbabwe...

'Not possible' - Nigeria captain for Zimbabwe clash insists Super Eagles are not intimidated

Speaking at Monday's pre-match press conference, Francis Uzoho has insisted that the Super Eagles are fully focused and unaffected by Zimbabwe's build-up to the Unity Cup.Defending champions Nigeria w...

'This is not a present' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle urges NPFL stars to fight for their place

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has challenged the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players invited to the national team to prove their worth ahead of the Unity Cup tournament in London, ins...

'We have some new and former players' - Chelle reveals Super Eagles' mission at Unity Cup

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has outlined his major objectives for Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup tournament in London, stressing the importance of giving players the opportunity to prove ...

Interim Italy coach hands first senior call ups to three Super Eagles-eligible players

Interim Italy coach Silvio Baldini has named an experimental 24-man squad for the Azzurri's final two matches of the season against Luxembourg and Greece, with three players eligible for the Super Eag...

'Osimhen, Onuachu, Adams good examples for me" - Pisa striker reacts to maiden Super Eagles call-up

Pisa forward Rafiu Durosinmi has described his maiden invitation to the national team as a dream come true, while identifying fellow forwards Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu and Akor Adams as strikers in...

'Playing for Nigeria comes with so much pressure' - Uzoho sends message to Okonkwo and Atata

Francis Uzoho was on media duties on Monday ahead of Nigeria's Unity Cup clash with Zimbabwe's Warriors at the Valley. The Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper is one of the most experienced in camp, having...

'I can finish, cross and assist' - Otele reveals what he can bring to the Super Eagles attack

Hamburg winger Philip Otele has expressed his delight at being part of the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 Unity Cup.The Basel-owned player has been considered by manager Eric Chelle despite his limit...

Former Nigeria-eligible player Chukwuemeka set to represent Austria at 2026 World Cup

Carney Chukwuemeka was born in Vienna to Nigerian parents but moved to Northampton as a child. However, the 22-year-old decided to switch nations late in the day to force a call-up to the World Cup 20...

Camp update: Chelle welcomes Ogbu and Yusuf as Super Eagles intensify preparations for Zimbabwe clash

Super Eagles midfielders Alhassan Yusuf and defender Igoh Ogbu have arrived in London at the national team camp ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup, bringing the total number of players in camp to 19 as prepa...