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William Troost-Ekong was instrumental in Al Kholood’s dramatic 3-2 win over Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, delivering a match-winning assist deep into stoppage time.

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has shared an update on Wilfred Ndidi’s injury recovery, with the Nigerian midfielder yet to rejoin team training.

Former Nigerian international Julius Aghahowa has heaped praise on Super Eagles defender Ola Aina, lauding his impressive performances for Nottingham Forest this season.

Former Nigerian international Julius Aghahowa has described the appointment of Eric Chelle as the Super Eagles’ head coach as a “fire-brigade approach,” citing the urgency surrounding Nigeria’s push to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Super Eagles and Valencia striker Sadiq Umar expressed his delight after making his debut for Los Ches in their 2-0 win over CD Eldense in the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Tuesday night.

Nigerian forward Anthony Nwakaeme found the back of the net as Trabzonspor secured a dominant 3-0 win over Alanyaspor in their Turkish Cup opener on Wednesday night.

Nantes forward Moses Simon has become the first Super Eagles player to publicly react to the appointment of Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team.

Valencia coach Carlos Corberán was full of praise for Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq following his debut in Los Ches’ 2-0 Copa del Rey win over Eldense at the Estadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat on Tuesday night.

Former Nigerian international, Ifeanyi Udeze, has criticized the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF for appointing Eric Chelle as the Super Eagles head coach, claiming the Malian tactician accepted the role solely to boost his resume.

Since the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, opinions have been pouring in from fans, pundits, and ex-internationals alike.