NIGERIA

Eric Chelle coach of Nigeria

Eric Chelle delighted as CAF opens door to AFCON’s return to two-year cycle

African coaches have welcomed CAF’s decision to review the staging of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament every four years and revert back to the popular frequency of every two years.

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AFCON 2027 qualifiers wrap: Nigeria rally, Egypt held, Senegal draw

Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a nervy 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo on Friday.

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Chelle announces Super Eagles squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

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Taiwo Awoniyi makes honest admission after costly Hull City defeat

Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi is already feeling the pressure to deliver for Coventry City after admitting he should have been more clinical in their 1-0 defeat to Hull City this past weekend.

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NFF leadership resigns amid Nigeria's national team crisis

Nigeria's football crisis has taken a dramatic turn after the country's top football administrators resigned, leaving the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) facing a major leadership vacuum just weeks before its scheduled elections.

Nwabali opens up about Chilli Boys return and relationship with Mpengesi

Nwabali opens up about Chilli Boys return and relationship with Mpengesi

Chippa United and Nigerian international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says his immediate focus is not on returning to the Super Eagles squad but helping Chippa United to have a good start to the new season.

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