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TRANSFER: Three Clubs Fight For Super Eagle Star, Frank Onyeka

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka is reportedly on the radar of Burnley, VfB Stuttgart, and Fiorentina as uncertainty surrounds his future at Premier League side Brentford.

The 27-year-old recently returned to Brentford following a loan stint with Bundesliga outfit FC Augsburg during the 2023/24 season.

However, with just one year remaining on his contract and the recent departure of Brentford manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham Hotspur, Onyeka’s future remains unclear.

Speaking recently, Onyeka admitted he is uncertain about where he will be playing next season and is waiting for the club to appoint a new head coach before making any decision regarding his future.

According to transfer expert Ben Jacobs, additional clubs have also shown interest in the defensive midfielder, who may be reluctant to sign a contract extension with the Bees.

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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles pocket $1,000 each for beating Rwanda

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Super Eagles player received $1,000 as appearance fee for Friday’s 2-0 win in Rwanda, which revived Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes.

Officials also informed SCORENigeria that each player will receive a camp allowance of $200-a-day during the international break.

In addition, it has now been clarified that they be paid another $1,000 as appearance fee for Tuesday’s match against Zimbabwe.

Nigeria will firmy get their World Cup qualifying campaign firmly back on course with a home victory over Zimbabwe after a rather difficult start.

Nigeria have now climbed to fourth in Group C with six points from five matches.

They are four points adrift of group leaders South Africa.

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BREAKING: Super Eagles qualify for 2025 AFCON

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Super Eagles have secured qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two matches remaining in the qualifiers.

With 10 points in the bag, the Super Eagles are guaranteed a top-two finish, following a 1-0 victory for Libya over Rwanda in Kigali, Group D.

Next up, the Super Eagles will face Benin Republic’s Cheetahs in Abidjan tonight before returning home to complete their qualifying campaign against Rwanda on Monday.

Rwanda, with five points and Libya, now on four, cannot surpass Nigeria with just one matchday left for both teams.

The three-time African champions were runners-up in the last edition held in Côte d’Ivoire.

The 35th Africa Cup of Nations will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

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JUST IN: Be Prepared for Libya Rematch – Peter Obi Tells Super Eagles

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Super Eagles to gear up for a rematch against Libya, following the team’s harrowing experience at a Libyan airport last Sunday.

The Nigerian players and officials were stranded for hours, denied food and internet access, ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights.

In a statement on his X handle, Obi expressed sympathy for the team’s ordeal and commended their patriotism and patience in the face of unfair treatment.

He encouraged the players not to let the experience dampen their spirits, but rather recharge their determination to win the match and qualify for the Morocco 2025 AFCON.

The statement reads: Like every other patriotic Nigerian, I sincerely sympathize with our dear Super Eagles over their ordeal in Libya on their way to play the Morocco 2025 AFCON Qualifier return leg match, which was later delisted by CAF following the players’ decision not to play the match.

The neglect and abandonment they and their officials suffered at a remote Libyan airport is highly regrettable and justifies their alternative decision of returning home.

While we await the outcome of an investigation ordered by CAF, I wish to use this opportunity to commend the players for their patriotism, patience, and forbearance in the face of the unfair treatment by our Libyan brothers.

I appeal to them not to allow this sad experience dampen their zeal or break their spirit.

On the other hand, it should recharge their determination to fight to win the match whenever it takes place, to qualify for the Morocco 2025 AFCON, and, to win the championship.

In times like this, when Nigerians are left dejected by the sorry state of affairs in the country, every victory by the Super Eagles would not only serve to unite the country but also give Nigerians something to celebrate.

The sad experience of our national team in Libya should encourage all of us to work hard to bring more respect and dignity to our nation.

With the right leadership in place, Nigeria surely will rise again. Indeed, a new Nigeria is POssible.

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BREAKING: Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles Coach

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Former Ajax winger, Finidi George, has stepped down as coach of the Super Eagles.

This was made known by ex-Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye in a post on X.com on Saturday.

He wrote, “News just in. Finidi George #FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his #NGSuperEagles manager position.”

The resignation follows the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) decision to appoint a foreign coach to oversee him, despite his recent appointment in May.

George, 53, took the reins after Jose Peseiro’s contract ended in February, having served as his assistant for 20 months. However, the team’s disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin led to his demotion.

As a result, George’s one-year contract will be downgraded, and his reported monthly salary of N15m will be reduced to N5m. His handpicked assistants will also be replaced by the new foreign coach’s staff.

In a meeting with Sports Minister John Enoh, George expressed his frustration with the lack of support from the NFF and questioned the commitment of Nigeria’s top players in the crucial World Cup qualifiers.

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BREAKING: Super Eagles Ignores Presidential order, recite ‘Arise O’ Compatriot’ in Benin clash (VIDEO)

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday in an ongoing clash against Benin Republic in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, recited the ‘Arise O Compatriot’ anthem as opposed to the newly signed ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’.

As observed by a PUNCH reporter, the players sang the now ‘old anthem’ at the beginning of the match.

President Bola Tinubu on May 29, signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law.

The bill reinstated the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”

This was disclosed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the joint plenary that Tinubu attended.

The final assent to the passage of the bill will bring about a shift from the now-recognised, “Arise O Compatriots.” The bill was rapidly cleared by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Meanwhile, Head coach Finidi George, ahead of the match named Terem Moffi and Ademola Lookman to spearhead the attack, while Victor Boniface has been placed on the bench.

The Super Eagles take to the field with the following lineup:

Goalkeeper: Nwabali

Defenders: Bassey, Tanimu, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel

Midfielders: Ndidi, Onyeka, Iwobi

Attackers: Chukwueze, Lookman, Moffi

The substitutes include; Iheanacho, Boniface, Onuachu, Abdullahi, Dele-Bashiru, Onyeka Awaziem, Olawoyin, Igboke, Ismaila, Okoye (GK) and Ojo (GK).

The match is currently ongoing at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.

Last Friday, Pressure mounted on the Super Eagles after the team played a 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifier.

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BREAKING: Amokachi rejects being Finidi George’s assistant

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

There is tension in the Super Eagles’ camp, as Daniel Amokachi is yet to show up, with only a few days to the 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa.

Amokachi’s absence has raised questions about his role as one of Finidi George’s assistant coaches.

Leading reporters learnt that he has rejected the contract offered by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

This comes amid speculations that Amokachi and Finidi are not on good terms.

Amokachi was one of the assistants announced by the NFF alongside Benjamin James, Olatunji Baruwa, Chima Onyeike, and Mehmet Ozturk.

But there are suggestions that the NFF imposed Amokachi on Finidi.

This led to NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, debunking the rumours.

“I am very happy when we unveiled Finidi to Nigeria.

“The NFF Technical Director put all the names on the list and they chose the best they felt would work.

“All the names you saw as assistants to Finidi were chosen by him,” Gusau said.

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Peseiro Goes Tough On Players Diet, Distances Family, Friends from Team’s Hotel

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

In a bid to ensure his players make the cut against Leone Stars on Thursday, Coach Jose Peseiro on Sunday read a fresh riot act regarding teams’ diet and discipline around the hotels.

The former Venezuelan gaffer has warned Super Eagles stars to desist from over-feeding while in camp in a bit to stay fit for the tasks ahead.

Findings revealed that the Portuguese have also barred friends and families from visiting players in camp in a desperate measure to avoid distraction, which according to him could be counterproductive for the team.

” The new manager has warned the player to wary of how they eat in camp. Peseiro has fumed at over-feeding because he said such habits will surely take its toll on players at the long run.

” He also warned players to avoid all sorts of distractions coming from friends, and family members while in camp. Towards this end, anyone without any business in the camp are not allowed around the hotel,”.

Peseiro will face Sierra Leone in what will be his first official match as Nigeria’s gaffer after Super Eagles lost to Mexico and Ecuador in an international friendly match.

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Super Eagles Lose First Match Under New Coach,Peseiro

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Cyril Desser netted his first goal as the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 1-2 to Mexico in an international friendly game on Sunday.

Jose Peseiro, the three-time African champions handler, also became the first Nigerian coach to lose a debut game in twenty-eight years — after Amodu Shaibu led the team to a respectable 1-0 loss to England at the old Wembley on November 16, 1994.

In an enthralling game of two halves at the AT & T stadium in Arlington, Texas, Santiago Gimenez caught the Super Eagles defense napping to open scoring for the El Tri of Mexico in the 13th minute.

The South American side continued their forage upfront and almost doubled their lead in the 18th minute.

Francis Uzoho rose to the occasion to save the blushes of Nigeria in the 31st minute as Mexico kept on tormenting the Jose Peseiro’s side.

The first forty-five minutes ended 1-0 in favour of the CONCACAF team.

I’m the second half, the Eagles came out gun blazing, with Dessers netting the equaliser for Nigeria.

Barely a minute after the Nigerian side leveled up, William Troost-Ekong gifted Mexico an own goal when he headed into his own net to put the opposition ahead again.

The Super Eagles tried everything possible l to salvage a point from the game but all their efforts proved abortive as the game ended 2-1 in favour of Mexico.

The Super Eagles will play the second tune up game ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Ecuador on Tuesday in New Jersey.

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Williams Ekong’s own goal hands Mexico 2-1 win over Super Eagles

by Leading Reporters
written by Leading Reporters

Super Eagles’ captain William Troost-Ekong on Saturday cleared into his team’s net to gift Mexico a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in an international friendly at Dallas in the United States.

The match was the Super Eagles’ first of two international friendlies lined up by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). It was also head coach Jose Peseiro’s first game in charge of the team, and part of their preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

While Nigeria failed to qualify for this year’s FIFA World Cup, El Tri are using the game to prepare for the event in Qatar.

The match was the first of three friendlies for the Mexicans before their CONCACAF Nations League opener against Suriname in June.

Santiago Gimenez opened the scoring for a makeshift Mexico squad in the 13th minute.

It was with a great finish as they got their international window off to a positive start In front of a healthy crowd in Arlington.

The Mexicans bossed the first half with Gerardo Martino using the second half primarily as an opportunity to integrate Diego Lainez and Edson Alvarez from the bench.

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho made some superb saves to contain their opponents in the first half and keep the Super Eagles in the game.

Peseiro’s boys however grew more into the game in the second half and got a well-deserved equaliser through Cyriel Dessers in the 54th minute from a powerful header. It was Dessers first international goal for the national team.

However, defender Troost-Ekong inadvertently conceded an own goal in an attempt to clear the ball from a delicate cross into the penalty box in the 56th minute.

The match was thereafter cagey and saw the introduction of a few players from the Nigeria Professional Football League League (NPFL) towards the end, with about 20 minutes left.

Enyimba’s Victor Mbaoma, and Ishaq Rafiu and Chiamaka Madu (both from Rivers United) replaced Terem Moffi (Lorient FC, France), Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France) and Dessers (Feyenoord, Netherlands) respectively.

They helped the team to hold on for a commendable finish.

Troost-Ekong’s own-goal eventually proved the difference between the two sides, in spite of coming barely two minutes after Dessers equaliser for Nigeria.

Super Eagles will face Ecuador on Thursday before attention shifts to the 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Mauritius in June. NAN




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