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Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi has heaped praise on Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina, acknowledging his impressive performances in the ongoing Premier League season.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has included Super Eagles defender Ola Aina in his Premier League Team of the Season for the first half of the 2024/25 campaign.

Assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has revealed that the team is currently on a break following their successful qualification for the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN.

Former Super Eagles forward Chukwu Ndukwe has called on the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF to focus their efforts on the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, emphasizing that while Nigeria’s path is difficult, it is still achievable.

Josh Maja, the 26-year-old Nigerian striker renowned for his clinical finishing and agility, has reportedly caught the attention of Premier League clubs Southampton, Bournemouth, and Ipswich Town as the transfer window reopens.
Josh Maja, the 26-year-old Nigerian striker renowned for his clinical finishing and agility, has reportedly caught the attention of Premier League clubs Southampton, Bournemouth, and Ipswich Town as the transfer window reopens.

Super Eagles and Fulham attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has opened up on the driving force behind his success under manager Marco Silva at Fulham

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has rated the CHAN Eagles’ preparation for their CAF African Nations Championship qualifiers against Ghana at 60 out of 100, highlighting areas for improvement despite their successful qualification.

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, has assured Nigerians that the football-governing body is committed to adequately preparing the country’s national teams to bring pride and glory to the nation in 2024.

Olympique Lyon has reportedly turned down offers from RC Lens and TSG Hoffenheim for Nigerian striker Gift Orban, signaling a high-stakes transfer battle ahead of the January window.

Former Nigerian international Sylvanus Okpala has praised the indigenous coaches who guided the CHAN Eagles to victory over Ghana, securing their ticket to the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN.