Author: Brila

FIFA has dismissed a petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation challenging the eligibility of players used by the DR Congo in their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off clash.

Moses Simon has now made 200 Ligue 1 appearances, becoming only the second Nigerian player to reach that milestone after John Utaka.

Former Super Eagles assistant coach Fanny Amun has paid glowing tributes to late Nigerian football icons Adegboye Onigbinde and Henry Nwosu, describing their deaths as a painful loss.

The aftermath of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final has taken a dramatic turn, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially overturned the match result and awarded victory to Morocco.

The four-nation invitational tournament involving the Nigeria, Jordan, Iran and Costa Rica has been officially relocated to Turkey, due to ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East.

Tosin Adarabioyo has reportedly indicated a willingness to commit his international future to the Nigeria. Adarabioyo has reportedly reached out to head coach Eric Chelle to express his interest in representing the Super Eagles. The Chelsea FC defender, who progressed through England’s youth system, has been on Nigeria’s radar since 2018 but is yet to make a senior international appearance. In a recent interview, Adarabioyo reaffirmed his connection to Nigeria while maintaining a measured stance on his immediate future: “I played for England at youth level. I was born in London, but I remain attached to my country of origin,…

Tolu Arokodare made a decisive impact off the bench as Wolverhampton Wanderers fought back to secure a 2–2 draw against Brentford.

Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray secured an emphatic 3–0 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir in their latest league outing, with the Nigerian striker once again demonstrating his ability.

FIFA has sanctioned both the NFF and their Congolese counterpart, Fédération Congolaise de Football Association, following incidents that occurred during the 2026 African World Cup play-off final.

Alex Iwobi has spoken candidly about the differences between playing for England and the Nigeria national team, highlighting challenges faced while on international duty with Nigeria.