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Eight Super Eagles players yet to arrive camp due to strike
Eight Super Eagles players are yet to arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and the Benin Republic due to the ongoing indefinite strike in the country.
NLC strike stalls Super Eagles preparations for crucial World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are continuing their preparations for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, even though the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress has prevented head coach Finidi George from having all invited players in camp.
Rising NPFL star Kenneth Igboke thrilled with maiden Super Eagles call-up
The rising star of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), Kenneth Igboke, has expressed his delight after receiving his maiden call-up to the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national team, from manager Finidi George.
Sodiq Ismail’s Super Eagles selection inspires Remo Stars squad
The invitation of Remo Stars right-back Sodiq Ismail to the Super Eagles by coach Finidi George has been described as a door opener for other players at the club, as the 20-year-old defender is the first Remo Stars player to be invited into the men’s national team.
Olawoyin replaces Tella in Super Eagles squad for South Africa, Benin
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Nathan Tella has withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad ahead of the Nigerian national team’s World Cup qualifiers.
Injury knocks Osimhen out of S/Africa, Benin games
• Eagles call up Enugu Rangers’ defender as replacement
Osimhen out of Nigeria's World Cup qualifiers due to injury
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria's two upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to injury, the Nigeria Football Federation said on Tuesday.