Featured Archives - The Athletic NG

Chidera Ejuke sends strong message to Eric Chelle after Super Eagles squad omission

Sevilla forward Chidera Ejuke has sent a message to Eric Chelle and his Super Eagles teammates following his omission from the squad

Victor Osimhen has called on the Super Eagles to learn from past mistakes and revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes.

87

Super Eagles

Fix mistakes or forget the World Cup-Osimhen warns Super Eagles

As Nigeria prepares for two crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, star striker Victor Osimhen has called on...

218

Super Eagles

Alex Iwobi snubs Messi and Ronaldo, names unbelievable Super Eagles legend as his GOAT

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has once again hailed his uncle, Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, as the greatest footballer of all...

253

Super Eagles

Betting scandal rocks Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye

Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is facing serious allegations in Italy after being implicated in a betting scandal. The 25-year-old Udinese shot-stopper is...

135

Super Eagles

Eric Chelle reveals why he couldn’t turn down the Super Eagles job

Eric Chelle has revealed that the opportunity to manage the Super Eagles of Nigeria was one he simply could not turn down....

180

NPFL

Brown Ideye rescues Enyimba with crucial goal to end 8-game NPFL drought

Brown Ideye delivered a vital second-half goal as Enyimba FC edged Nasarawa United 2-1 in Aba, snapping their eight-game winless streak in...

NFF stands to receive a combined ₦21.64 billion from the CAF if the Super Eagles B clinch the CHAN title and the Super Eagles win 2025 AFCON

243

How NFF plans to generate ₦21.6 billion in revenue from CHAN and AFCON

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stands to receive a combined $13.9 million (approximately ₦21.64 billion) from the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...