Head coach Eric Chelle names Nigeria's World Cup play-off semi-final squad
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup play-off semi-final with Gabon.
Nigeria confirm Venezuela, Colombia friendlies ahead of AFCON 2025
According to the NFF's FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport, Nigeria will play both matches in the United States of America, before selecting the squad to participate at the African Cup of Nations 2025 in December.
Nigeria will play Venezuela at the Shell Stadium in Houston, Texas on Friday 14 November, before facing Colombia at the Citi Field Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York four days later.
The three-time African champions are currently heading into their final must win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month against Lesotho and Benin in third position in Group C.
Nigeria will have to win and hope South Africa and Benin stumble in their respective matches for Nigeria to snatch a miraculous qualification.
The Super Eagles were drawn to face Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda in Group C of AFCON 2025 which is set to start on 21 December in Morocco.
Pape Thiaw names Senegal squad for Brazil and Kenya friendlies
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has unveiled a 27-man squad that reflects both continuity and renewal, as the Lions of Teranga prepare for high-profile friendlies against Brazil and Kenya this month.
Chelsea loanee Mamadou Sarr chooses to represent Senegal over France
Strasbourg's on-loan defender Mamadou Sarr has chosen to represent Senegal at international level despite having represented multiple France youth teams.
Yoane Wissa remains sidelined for Newcastle's trip to Brentford
Newcastle United's plans have taken another hit after it was confirmed that Yoane Wissa will remain sidelined for this weekend's Premier League trip to Brentford, extending his wait for a debut with the Magpies.