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With the saga settled, Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso expressed satisfaction with keeping the Nigerian forward.

As Nigeria prepares for must-win qualifiers in March, every strong performance could edge Tella closer to a recall.

Napoli have rejected a €65 million bid from Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen, with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis insisting the striker will only be sold for his full €75 million release clause.

Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles advancing with ease from their AFCON 2025 group.

Bayer Leverkusen sealed their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a commanding 2-0 victory over Sparta Prague at the BayArena, thanks to a goal in each half and a standout performance from Nigerian winger Nathan Tella.

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika scored his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal during Club Brugge’s clash against Manchester City, marking a milestone moment in his career despite his team’s eventual defeat.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has emphasized that securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is his top priority, as Nigeria faces a challenging road to qualification following a poor start to their campaign.

Former Nigerian international Sylvanus Okpala has emphasized that the Super Eagles must aim for victory in every match at the upcoming AFCON, regardless of their opponents.

Following the release of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations draw, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has stated his team’s clear intention to claim the title at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

Ugandan striker Denis Omedi has expressed confidence in the Cranes’ ability to progress beyond the group stage at the upcoming AFCON, despite not being considered favorites.