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Members of Nigeria’s Super Eagles technical team are set to depart for Antalya, Turkey on Monday night ahead of upcoming international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan. The delegation will be led by assistant coaches Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede, while head coach Eric Chelle and other members of the backroom staff will join the squad from various locations in Europe. The team is expected to officially open camp on Tuesday as preparations begin for the two fixtures. Nigeria, three-time African champions, will take on Iran in their first match on Friday, before facing Jordan in a second friendly scheduled…

Global rights group Amnesty International has criticised FIFA for declining to sanction the Israel Football Association over the inclusion of clubs based in Israeli settlements in its domestic league system. The organisation said FIFA’s decision ignores both its own rules and established principles of international law, particularly regarding activities in occupied territories. The criticism follows FIFA’s recent ruling not to take disciplinary action despite a formal complaint submitted by the Palestinian Football Association. Reacting to the development, Amnesty International’s Head of Economic and Social Justice, Steve Cockburn, accused the global football body of failing to act when it had the…

Nigerian forward Philip Otele enjoyed a breakthrough moment in the Bundesliga on Saturday, scoring his first goal in Germany’s top flight, although it ended in disappointment as Hamburger SV suffered a dramatic 3-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund at the iconic Signal Iduna Park. For Otele, the match told two stories, one of personal achievement and another of collective frustration. Despite the defeat, the Nigerian’s performance stood out as a clear sign that he is beginning to find his feet in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues. The 24-year-old, who joined Hamburg on loan from FC Basel during the winter transfer…

Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, will open training camp in Antalya, Turkey next week Tuesday as part of preparations for an upcoming four-nation invitational tournament. The camping exercise is expected to bring together invited players and members of the technical crew ahead of two scheduled fixtures in the competition. The tournament will serve as an important opportunity for the team to fine-tune strategies, assess player performance, and build cohesion. Head coach Eric Chelle on Wednesday released a 23-man squad for the invitational, with a blend of experienced players and fresh faces expected to report to camp. The selection…

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has singled out Manchester United as the most in-form side in the Premier League, placing them ahead of title challengers like Arsenal and Manchester City. The Spaniard made this assessment while speaking to journalists during his pre-match press conference ahead of Bournemouth’s clash with United at the Vitality Stadium on Friday night. Iraola pointed to United’s recent performances as evidence of their resurgence, praising the team’s consistency and intensity under interim manager Michael Carrick. According to him, the Red Devils have developed into one of the most difficult sides to face in the division. He acknowledged…

Iranian authorities have carried out the execution of three men accused of killing security personnel during the country’s recent anti government demonstrations, according to state affiliated media reports. The executions, which took place early Thursday in Qom province, mark the first known implementation of death sentences linked to the wave of protests that intensified earlier this year. Among those executed was Saleh Mohammadi, reportedly a teenager and member of Iran’s national wrestling team, according to sources cited by CBS, a partner of the BBC. Iran’s judiciary confirmed that the Supreme Court had upheld the death penalties prior to the executions.…

African football icon George Weah has strongly criticised the Confederation of African Football’s decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. CAF’s Appeal Board reached the verdict after reviewing a petition submitted by Morocco following the controversial final. The panel ruled that Senegal forfeited the match after abandoning play during the chaotic encounter, leading to the cancellation of the original 1-0 result. In its place, the board awarded Morocco a 3-0 walkover victory, officially declaring the host nation as the new African champions. Reacting in a lengthy statement on Thursday, Weah…

Iran’s football authorities have confirmed that the national team will continue gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite lingering doubts about playing matches in the United States. The head of the Iran Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, disclosed this in a video statement released on Wednesday. He emphasized that while Iran remains committed to participating in the tournament, the team may avoid traveling to the U.S. due to ongoing political tensions. According to Taj, preparations for the competition will proceed as planned, but Iran is considering boycotting matches scheduled on American soil rather than withdrawing from the tournament entirely.…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has extended a first-ever invitation to Emmanuel Fernandez as part of his squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international engagements. The Rangers F.C. centre-back has earned recognition following a string of impressive performances since completing his move to the club in July. Fernandez quickly settled into life at Rangers and has grown into a dependable figure in the heart of the defence, featuring consistently in both domestic and continental fixtures. So far this season, the defender has made 26 appearances across all competitions, underlining his importance to the team. Beyond his defensive duties, Fernandez has also…

Nigeria’s national team coach, Eric Chelle, has released a 23-man squad for the Super Eagles’ upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. Key figures in the team include captain Wilfred Ndidi, alongside Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman, all of whom headline the list. Other notable inclusions are Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, and Akor Adams. Three players have earned their first-ever call-ups to the national team: Emmanuel Fernandez, Philip Otele, and Yira Collins Sor. In goal, Maduka Okoye and Adebayo Adeleye return to the squad after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles are…