SCORENigeria has specially learnt that coach Eric Chelle will start a back four for tomorrow’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda led by captain William Ekong. From the training in Kigali, Ekong will play alongside Calvin Bassey in the heart of the defence in the absence of the injured Semi Ajayi. The fullbacks will … Read more
The NFF and Eric Sekou Chelle have both taken a massive chance for the Super Eagles to get the faltering 2026 World Cup campaign back on course beginning with tomorrow’s must-win clash in Rwanda. Three-time African champions languish second from bottom of Group C with three points after they failed to record a win in … Read more
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar will have to battle Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid and three other players for the prestigious La Liga Player of the Month for Month. The other nominees are Marcos Alonso, Pedro Diaz and Isco. In the month under review, Sadiq scored all his four goals for Valencia. The 28-year-old striker … Read more
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will today hope to end Benin poor away record when they take on Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Durban, South Africa. The Cheetahs of Benin have not won on their travels for over three years. Benin are the front runners of Group C with seven points … Read more
SCORENigeria has exclusively gathered that coach Eric Chelle is going all out for goals from the first whistle in Rwanda and could therefore unleash two strikers in Victor Osimhen and Ademola lookman as well as two wingers – Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon. The team’s second training in Rwanda suggested that the new Super Eagles … Read more
SCORENigeria has been told there are moves for Victor Osimhen to be named as one of the assistant captains of the Super Eagles. As first reported by SCORENigeria, William Ekong is the substantive skipper of the Super Eagles under new coach Eric Chelle after he was stand-in captain in the absence of the record capped … Read more
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has said it has to be victory on Friday in Rwanda or nothing. Positive mindset.Positive spirit.Positive focus. Victory is the only option! 💪🏾🔥 Go go super eagles 🇳🇬🦅 pic.twitter.com/aILXqbpF5q — Éric Chelle (@EricChelle1) March 19, 2025 Nigeria have their backs against the wall after they failed to win in four … Read more
The Super Eagles have what it takes to beat Rwanda Friday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track, but they have to work for it, according to former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba. “The Super Eagles have what it takes to win in Rwanda, but they have to earn … Read more
Barcelona have identified Victor Osimhen as a direct replacement for the ageing Robert Lewandowski, but various reports have now suggested that the Catalan giants may struggle to meet up his release clause of 75 Million Euros. Corriere dello Sport reported Barcelona interest for the 26-year-old striker, but also quickly added that the top Spanish club … Read more
The Super Eagles have expressed confidence they will record their first victory in Rwanda Friday to revive their hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup. The three-time African champions are yet to achieve victory over Rwanda in that country, going back to 20 years ago, when a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying match ended … Read more
The Transfermarkt valuation of Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has shot up as he has played a starring role in Nottingham Forest superb run in the Premier League this season. From flirting with relegation, Forest are this season pushing for a UEFA Champions League slot among the front runners in the English top league. Ola … Read more
All 23 players called up by the Super Eagles for a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Rwanda are now in training camp and will have a second full squad training today. Officials told SCORENigeria that USA-based midfielder Alhassan Yusuf joined the Super Eagles Tuesday night to complete the squad. The team had their … Read more
Rwanda are aware that Victor Osimhen is on top form and so they will need to stop him on Friday, according to the spokesman of the FERWAFA, the Rwanda football federation. Osimhen scored his first hat-trick in Turkey just before the international break and he is now the leading scorer in the Super Lig with … Read more
Going by the riot act read out to the team by coach Eric Chelle, USA-based midfielder Alhassan Yusuf is in danger of missing Friday’s World Cup qualifier after he did not feature in the team’s first training in Kigali. Coach Eric Chelle has insisted that any player who was not part of the first training, … Read more
Goztepe midfielder Anthony Dennis, who was named in the Super Eagles provisional squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, has set two top targets with his Turkish club. The 20-year-old box-to-box midfielder said he hopes to win the Turkish Cup as well as qualify his team for a European competition come next … Read more
A special report out of Belgium has compared the son of former Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi, Kaye Furo, with Victor Osimhen. According to a comprehensive scouting report by voetbalprimeur, Kaye Furo, 18, who has fired eight goals in the Belgian second division with ClubNXT, could go on to play for a top European club … Read more
SCORENigeria has learnt that two special flights will leave for Rwanda for the Super Eagles must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier on matchday Friday. The main flight carrying 150 people will depart from Lagos, while a smaller aircraft will take off from Abuja, all on same day. The Lagos flight will have at least 90 supporters … Read more
The era of Ahmed Musa as Super Eagles captain has ended and enter William Ekong as the substantive leader of the national team. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will confirm Ekong’s appointment in Rwanda. Ahmed Musa, 32, is the most capped Nigerian player with 110 caps. He made the provisional squad for the must-win 2026 … Read more
The Super Eagles training camp is bubbling after 21 players reported ahead of their first training later today in Rwanda, officials said. USA-based midfielder Alhassan Yusuf and Valencia striker Sadiq Umar are now the only yet to report. Nine players led by William Ekong checked in to the Radisson Blu Hotel in Kigali early morning … Read more
Galatasaray Vice President Abdullah Kavukcu has revealed that Victor Osimhen will inform the Turkish champions of his decision for the future next month. The top official also acknowledged that at least five top clubs want to sign the Super Eagles striker. Osimhen, 26, is on loan at Galatasaray till the end of the season as … Read more
Coach Eric Chelle is not taking any chances leading up to Friday’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier in Rwanda and so he has come out to read the riot act to the team. SCORENigeria can exclusively report that the former Mali coach told the backroom staff that no visitors will be allowed in his training … Read more
The NFF executive committee has tasked the Super Eagles to beat Rwanda and Zimbabwe to boost the country’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles will face Rwanda in Kigali Friday evening before they welcome Zimbabwe to Uyo on Tuesday, March 25. They are second bottom of Group C with … Read more
The NPFL Player of Week 29 is Samson Obi of Rivers United. The experienced striker scored his second goal of the season, which proved to be the match winner for Rivers United at El Kanemi Warriors. It was El Kanemi’s first home loss in 687 days as their last defeat was recorded when they fell … Read more
Tolu Arokodare can still not contain the excitement caused by his first-ever Super Eagles invitation. The Genk striker, 24, has been rewarded by the national team selectors after his 17 goals in the regular season, which crowned him the league’s top scorer. “I still don’t know how to feel. It’s a mix of only great … Read more
The Super Eagles early arrivals hit the gym this evening in Rwanda and will be expected to have their first training Tuesday evening, officials informed SCORENigeria The roll call of the players in Rwanda include Victor Osimhen, Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Papa Daniel, Kayode Bankole and Amas Obasogie. A good number of players are due … Read more