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Fidelis Ilechukwu, has expressed his deep appreciation for the opportunity to join the Super Eagles coaching crew for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

In the early hours of Monday, Remo Stars head Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede was appointed and announced as one of the assistant coaches of the Super Eagles, and will be on international duty for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku declined the opportunity to wear Napoli’s number 9 shirt, opting for the number 11 out of respect for Victor Osimhen.

Victor Osimhen has completed a loan move to Galatasaray, with all documents approved and finalized.

Interim Super Eagles manager Augustine Eguavoen has bolstered his coaching staff with notable domestic league figures to assist in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

Former Nigerian footballer, Prince Ikpe Ekong has expressed his concerns over the recent developments within the Super Eagles’ camp.

Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, the former chairman of the Gombe State Football Association, has strongly criticized the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) over their handling of the Super Eagles coach appointment, labeling it as a “national embarrassment.”

Olalekan Soetan, an athletics coach and former member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Technical Committee, has expressed optimism about the performance of Nigerian athletes at the Paris Olympics, despite the absence of medals.

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is poised to join Turkish club Galatasaray after an agreement was reached with his current club, Napoli. 

Team Nigeria’s Kayode Alabi has secured his place in the quarter-finals of the Men’s Singles Para-Table Tennis Class 6.