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Nigeria Super Eagles’ 2-2 draw with Jordan in Turkey was the kind of result that leaves more questions than answers, Soccernet.ng reports.  On paper, it was a friendly against lower-ranked opposition. On the pitch, it became a revealing test of a side still searching for balance under Eric Chelle. There were clear positives. Emmanuel Fernandez marked his full debut with a goal and an assured display, while Moses Simon once again showed leadership and attacking sharpness. Nigeria also demonstrated resilience, coming from behind and responding well to setbacks during the game. But the performance was far from complete. Defensive lapses,…

​The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to an entertaining 2-2 draw against Jordan at the Mardan Sports Complex on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria locked horns with the Al-Nashama of Jordan in their second fixture of the March international break. Having defeated Iran 2-1 in their opening game, the Eagles were favorites to secure another positive result against a Jordanian side that, on paper, possessed less quality. ​Heading into the encounter, coach Eric Chelle made six changes to his starting eleven, partly due to injuries and also to afford fringe players valuable match minutes. ​The impact of these rotations was…

The Chief of United Nations Children’s Fund Bauchi Field Office, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, on Monday reaffirmed the commitment of partners and the Gombe State Government to eradicate polio, as the state commenced its first immunisation campaign for 2026. Dr Rafique made this known during an interactive session with journalists shortly after an evening review meeting on the ongoing polio immunisation exercise in Gombe. “This is the first polio campaign of 2026 in Gombe, and it is going to be very rigorous. It is very important for Nigeria to eradicate polio soon and become completely polio-free. Gombe is doing its best…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho starts in goal after Maduka Okoye was ruled out with a thigh injury sustained in training, Soccernet.ng reports. The backline has been reshuffled, with Emmanuel Fernandez making his full international debut alongside Igoh Ogbu at centre-back. Genk’s Yira Sor is also handed his first senior cap, starting on the right side of the attack, while Moses Simon captains the side from the left wing. Here is the confirmed Super Eagles XI for the Jordan clash: Goalkeeper: Francis Uzoho Francis Uzoho steps in between the sticks following Maduka Okoye’s withdrawal from the squad. The Omonia Nicosia…

Welcome to our live coverage of Jordan vs Nigeria at the Mardan Antalyaspor Stadium in Turkiye, as both sides eye silverware to end the March International break on a high. Stay with us for live commentary, goals, play-by-play and all the key updates as they happen. Follow Iran vs Nigeria’s Super Eagles live here: The match serves different purposes for both teams. For Eric Chelle’s men, it’s an opportunity to infuse new tactical ideas and bring in new players ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. For Jordan, every game is a test of fortitude, technical and mental, as they prepare…

By Peter Dada The Ondo State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association has expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the state following the abduction of three nurses at a primary healthcare centre in Akure by suspected hoodlums last week. The incident occurred at the Comprehensive Health Centre in the Oke Ijebu area of Akure in the early hours of Saturday, when the nurses were reportedly robbed and abducted by the assailants. The victims were later abandoned in a bush along the Ondo–Akure Expressway after the attackers allegedly transferred money from their bank accounts. They were subsequently rescued by operatives…

Super Eagles star Bruno Onyemaechi recently announced the birth of his first child, and he has now revealed the baby’s name and sex, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Recall that the Olympiacos star played the full 90 minutes in the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Iran last week. However, he left the camp just hours later to join his partner, Ines Fontes, who had given birth to their first child. Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi and Cyriel Dessers of Nigeria during match between the Super Eagles. (Photo by: ImagoxAkpan Nsidibe) ​The 26-year-old left-back initially shared pictures on his social media pages to mark the…

Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has received praise from the club’s technical director after his return to the Nigerian National team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old opted against joining the Super Eagles AFCON 2025 squad, solely because he wasn’t guaranteed a starting spot in Morocco. In Okoye’s absence, Eric Chelle’s men went on to claim the bronze medal, as Stanley Nwabali stood out in two consecutive penalty shoot-outs against Morocco and Egypt. Maduka Okoye in action for Udinese. Copyright: Imago Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Udinese technical director weighs in on Okoye’s development Scared…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ultimate Health Management Services, Otunba Lekan Ewenla, has urged employers in both the organised private and informal sectors to convert workers’ medical allowances into health insurance premiums in line with the provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022. Citing the Act, which makes health insurance mandatory for all Nigerian citizens and legal residents, Ewenla explained that the law requires employers with at least five workers to enrol their staff in a health insurance programme. He emphasised the need for stronger awareness and sensitisation to enhance compliance with the law, noting…

Ronaldo Delima’s old club, Cruzeiro have intensified their push into the African market after sending a scouting representative to a youth tournament in Nigeria as part of a broader recruitment strategy, Soccernet.ng reports. The Belo Horizonte club dispatched scout Isaque Silva to monitor the fifth edition of the Jagaban Cup, held in Lagos between March 26 and 29. Widely regarded as a key talent showcase, the tournament continues to attract scouts from clubs across the globe. Photo – Jagaban Cup Jagaban Cup continues to produce global talents Eight teams featured in this year’s competition, with Broad City of Lagos emerging…