Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped one spot in the latest men’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), on Thursday. The three-time African champions are now ranked 44th in the world. Eric Chelle’s side are ranked in fifth position in Africa. Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria occupy the top four positions on the continent. In the month under …

The Rufai family has described the death of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Prince Peter Rufai, as an irreplaceable loss, expressing deep sorrow at the passing of their beloved father, brother, and national icon. In an official statement on Thursday, the family paid tribute to the former Nigerian international, affectionately known as ‘Dodo Mayana’, who passed away in the early hours …

Nigeria’s goalkeeping legend, Peter Rufai is dead. He was 61 years old. His former teammate and associate,  Waidi Akanni confirmed the death to TheCable on Thursday. While the family is yet to issue an official statement, the news of his death has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian football community and beyond, as tributes begin to pour in for the iconic …

The Federal Government has finally fulfilled its three-decade-old promise of house allocations to members of the 1994 Super Eagles squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tunisia. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the ministry’s website on Wednesday. One of the beneficiaries, former striker Efan Ekoku, was presented with an allocation letter for a house …

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, in partnership with the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation, played host to 3,000 young football talents at the New Maracana Stadium, Ajegunle, Lagos on Saturday, as they continue their holidays at home, Sunday PUNCH reports. Tagged ‘2025 Maracana Children’s Fest with Ndidi and Friends’, the Leicester City player was joined by some of his Super Eagles teammates, …

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has announced the burial arrangements for his late parents, Chief Nwabali Godspower Onyekamu and Mrs. Grace Nwabali (née Mmai), describing the moment as one of unimaginable grief. In a message shared alongside the burial poster on his Instagram on Friday, Nwabali expressed the depth of his pain. ‘About time to put my dad and mom …

A former captain and head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, is dead. He was 74. The football legend reportedly passed away in the early hours of Saturday though the exact circumstances surrounding the situation remain unclear as of the time of filing this report. His longtime teammate and friend, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, confirmed the development. Odegbami, who won …

The Super Eagles have witnessed a rise and fall in the first FIFA rankings of 2025, dropping a place to sixth in Africa but moving up one spot to 43rd in the world. Nigeria surrendered the fifth place in Africa to the reigning Africa Cup of Nations winners, Ivory Coast but still managed to move up in the global rankings …

Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has withdrawn from Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe with Gent defender Jordan Torunarigha called up to replace him. The replacement comes two days after the release of the final 23-man squad for coach Eric Chelle’s first assignments in charge of the Super Eagles. ‘Camp update: Jordan Torunarigha has been …

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to announce his final 23-man squad this week ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month. The Malian tactician, who released an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week, has kept the Nigerian football community waiting as fans eagerly anticipate his selection for …