By John Ofem, JKNewsMedia DOCTORS HAVE given the family of the veteran Dutch tactician, former Super Eagles Coach, Clemens Westerhof, devastating news, with his wife, Lillian, appealing for prayers and support as he battles the illness in hospital. JKNewsMedia.com reports that his wife, Lillian, confirmed the diagnosis in an Instagram post on...
 By John Ofem, JKNewsMedia Sports Reporter NINETEEN SUPER Eagles players are now available for selection for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia in Nizhny Novgorod after seven players withdrew from the squad. JKNewsMedia.com sports reporter notes that the withdrawals initially left head coach Éric Chelle with 18 players in camp, bu...
By John Ofem, JKNewsMedia Sports Reporter  THREE GOALS, two contrasting performances and a night that quickly turned from a difficult qualifying assignment into one of Nigeria’s heaviest setbacks against an African opponent have left the Super Eagles facing a demanding route to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Nige...
By John Ofem, JKNewsMedia Sports Reporter NIGERIA’s SUPER Eagles opened their campaign for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, September 25. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Madagascar struck first to put Nigeria behind early in the Group L encounter, but the Super [&hell...
By NAN SUPER EAGLES Head Coach Éric Chelle on Wednesday urged Nigeria to start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign strongly and avoid late pressure. Nigeria host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, targeting three points before travelling to Guinea-Bissau for Tuesday’s second qualifier. Chelle said the ...
By John Ofem, Sports Reporter THE SUPER Eagles begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, with Nigeria looking to secure a place at the next continental championship after a difficult period for the country’s national teams. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Eric Chelle’s sid...
By Bamidele Johnson NOT LONG before the now-departed Jose Peseiro was hired as technical adviser to the Super Eagles, I found myself listening to one of those radio stations where everybody is committed to sounding like they schooled at Eton. I was driving, which was my first mistake. The second was leaving the radio on. […]
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s AFRICA Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign ended at the semi-final stage on Wednesday after Morocco defeated the Super Eagles on penalties to qualify for the final of the 2025 tournament. Promptly, the Federal Government (FG) commended the Super Eagles for their performance and resilience despite the defeat. Mohammed Idr...
By Joke Kujenya NO PRESSURE surrounds the Super Eagles as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco, Victor Osimhen has said. Nigeria is facing Morocco tonight, for a place in the 2025 AFCON final on Wednesday at 9.00pm Nigerian time. Morocco is hosting the tournament, with the semi-final scheduled for the [&hell...
By Joke Kujenya CALLS FOR confidence and unity have gone out to the Super Eagles as the Federal Government (FG) urged the national team to approach their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against Morocco with belief and togetherness. In a statement on Wednesday, the minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, said...
