Rivers United Announces Striker Missing in Action Amid Contract Violation Claims

Rivers United centre forward Seiyefa Jackson has been declared Absent Without Leave (AWOL) after failing to report to the club despite being registered for the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Jackson, a product of the club’s Feeders team, initially claimed to be unwell. However, subsequent examinations by the club’s medical staff found no…

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Eguavoen raises concerns over Iheanacho’s potential omission from Super Eagles team

Former Super Eagles Coach and NFF Technical director Augustine Eguavoen has expressed his concerns over the possible exclusion of Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria’s final squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Head coach Eric Chelle initially named a 39-man provisional squad for the crucial encounters, expanding the usual 23-man…

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Musa, Okoye, and Iheanacho Dropped from Super Eagles’ Final 23-Man Roster for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has unveiled the final 23-player squad for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the squad release in a statement on Tuesday, one week after unveiling a provisional list of 39 players. One of the most surprising aspects of…

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Exploring Eric Chelle’s 23-player Super Eagles Team: Unexpected Choices, Exclusions, and Strategic Perspectives

Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Franco-Malian tactician trimmed his initial 39-man provisional list, revealing the final selection on Tuesday via the team’s official social media channels. One of the most surprising aspects of the final list…

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NFF Technical Director Eguavoen Reveals Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle’s Final Decision on Team Selection

Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) Technical Director, Austin Eguavoen, has clarified that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle had full control over the final squad selection for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with no interference from the technical committee. Nigeria will take on Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, March 21, before hosting Zimbabwe at the…

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NFF Dispatches Pre-Operation Team to Kigali for Key Super Eagles World Cup Qualifying Match

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finalized plans to dispatch an advance party to Kigali ahead of the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The delegation is scheduled to leave Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, on Friday, March 14, 2025—seven days before Nigeria’s must-win clash against Rwanda. With the Super Eagles struggling in…

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