Nigeria defeated Iran 2-1 on Friday in an international friendly match at Corendon Airlines Park. The Super Eagles claimed victory through early goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams, while Mehdi Taremi scored a consolation goal for Iran. Early Dominance from Nigeria Moses Simon opened the scoring in the sixth minute. The winger cut in…
The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed on March 20, 2026, that the national team will wear shirts bearing two stars from September 2026. The announcement addressed widespread supporter concerns regarding current jerseys that display only one star. Federation officials released an official statement to explain the delay in updating the kits. Federation Issues Clarification The governing…
Head coach Eric Chelle announced his 23-man squad for Nigeria’s March international fixtures. The list featured a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents. The announcement confirmed selections across goalkeeping, defense, midfield, and attack. Chelle stated, “We selected players based on current form, fitness, and tactical balance.” He added, “This squad reflected our immediate objectives…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Tuesday. The CAF Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the championship match and awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory. Consequently, the Atlas Lions received the AFCON trophy. The decision nullified Senegal’s on-field 1-0 extra-time victory from January…
FIFA sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association following disciplinary breaches during their 2026 World Cup African play-off match. The world football governing body released its latest disciplinary overview on March 15, 2026, detailing the penalties imposed on both federations. FIFA stated that Nigeria was penalised for a breach relating to…
Nigeria’s football community plunged into mourning on Saturday following the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu. The 62 year old died in the early hours of Saturday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Idi-Araba, Lagos. His death came barely one week after the passing of former national coach Adegboye Onigbinde. Announcement…
Graham Potter signed a new contract to remain head coach of the Swedish national football team until June 2030. The English manager extended his deal with the Swedish Football Association after guiding the team through a successful qualification period. Potter originally took charge of the Swedish side in 2024 and quickly established a clear tactical…
Iran qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and received placement in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand. The team is scheduled to play two group stage matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and one match at Lumen Field in Seattle. Additionally, Iran plans to establish its training base in Tucson, Arizona….
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle submitted a 19-point list of conditions to the Nigeria Football Federation for the extension of his contract. The Franco-Malian coach presented the detailed demands on January 22, 2026. He sought better facilities, financial terms and greater control over technical matters. Eric Chelle requested a private car in the form…
Marseille-based Wilders Sport announced the partnership on its official platforms. Eric Chelle ended his long relationship with previous representative Sidibe Abraham Brehima before he joined the French agency. The move happened amid growing speculation about the coach’s future. Chelle Explains Partnership Decision Chelle issued a clear statement on the change. “This step allows me to…
