Nigeria/Zambia:   Super Eagles, Chipolopolo Lock Horns

Premium Times, 8 October 2016

The 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are on the cards this weekend with many matches to be played all around the world. Africa's qualifiers kick off with Nigeria keen not to miss the… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Mikel - We Are Ready for Zambia Challenge

This Day, 7 October 2016

Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi, reassured Nigerians yesterday that the team is ready for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification battle against Zambia's Chipolopolo. Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Mikel Sure of Victory Over Zambia

Daily Trust, 7 October 2016

The Super Eagles are committed to improving Nigeria's superior record against Zambia at senior international level, when both teams clash in a 2018 FIFA World Cup African Round 3… Read more »

Nigeria:   Buhari Approves Funds for Super Eagles' Game Against Zambia

Guardian, 7 October 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday approved funds for the Super Eagles' Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier away to Zambia, Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung,… Read more »

Nigeria:   No Fund to Accommodate Eagles in Zambia, NFF Boss Pinnick Tells Senate

Guardian, 6 October 2016

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has raised an alarm over paucity of fund to facilitate the Super Eagles' World Cup qualifiers against the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Iwobi Scores Brace As Eagles Beat Plateau Utd

Vanguard, 6 October 2016

In preparation for the all important Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Chpolopolo of Zambia this Sunday, the Super Eagles yesterday defeated Nigeria Premier League side,… Read more »

Nigeria:   40 Things You Must Know About Kelechi Iheanacho

Daily Trust, 3 October 2016

Nigeria international and Manchester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho turns 20 today. DailyTrust chronicles 40 things you need to know about the superstar. Read more »

Nigeria:   Rohr Tips Eagles to Beat Zambia

Daily Trust, 6 October 2016

Nigeria's senior national team coach Gernot Rohr has declared that picking all three points remains his side target in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualifier clash with Zambia in Ndola. Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   World Cup Qualifier in Lusaka - We Don't Have Funds, Pinnick Tells Senate

Vanguard, 5 October 2016

Four days to the World Cup Qualifiers match between the Super Eagles and the Chipolopolo of Zambia slated to take place in Lusaka Sunday, the President of the Nigeria Football… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Iheanacho - Nigerians Can Count On Me

CAF, 5 October 2016

Manchester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is relishing the prospect of leading Nigeria's Super Eagles' charge towards FIFA World Cup Russia 2018. Read more »

Nigeria:   Eagles' Camp Records Full House

Daily Trust, 5 October 2016

All the 23 invited players are now at the Super Eagles' Bolton White Hotel and Apartments in Abuja as the countdown began for Sunday's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zambia… Read more »

Zambia/Nigeria:   Money Woes Mar Eagles Preparations for Zambia Match

CAJ News, 5 October 2016

NIGERIA'S preparations for the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup 2018 qualifier against Zambia have suffered a financial setback. Read more »

Nigeria:   Russia 2018 WCQ - Mikel, Omeruo, Others Storm Eagles Camp

Vanguard, 5 October 2016

The duo of Super Eagles captain Mikel John Obi and Turkey-based Kenneth Omeruo have stormed the team's camp in Abuja Monday night, while other players like, Kenneth Omeruo, William… Read more »

Nigeria:   Egbuchulam, Obaje Good Replacements for Moses, Success - Yusuf

Daily Trust, 4 October 2016

Super Eagles Head Coach Salisu Yusuf has dismissed insinuations that Home based players, Wikki Tourists Godwin Obaje and Rangers Chisom Egbuchulam called up to replace injured… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Moses Pulls Out of Zambia Tie

Vanguard, 3 October 2016

Super Eagles forward Victor Moses has pulled out of the Nigeria squad for their upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers Zambia with a hamstring injury picked up in Chelsea 2-0 win over… Read more »

Nigeria:   Mikel, Musa, Iheanacho to Arrive in Camp Today

Guardian, 3 October 2016

Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho, and other invited players for the group opening match against Zambia are expected to arrive camp today. Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   World Cup 2018 Qualifier Mikel - We're All Ready for Chipolopolo of Zambia

This Day, 3 October 2016

Super Eagles Captain, Mikel John Obi yesterday reinstated the readyness of the players to give in their best in the World Cup qualifying round of matches Day-one next Sunday… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   We're All Ready for Zambia, Mikel Assures

Vanguard, 3 October 2016

Super Eagles captain, Mikel John Obi has reassured Nigerian football fans that he and his team-mates are fit and ready to play the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia at the… Read more »

Nigeria:   We Didn't Say We Can't Fly Super Eagles to World Cup Qualifier Against Zambia

Daily Trust, 29 September 2016

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied saying it cannot fly the national team, Super Eagles to a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Ndola on Sunday, 9th October… Read more »

Nigeria:   Eagles Begin Camping On Sunday, NFF Finalises Flight Arrangement for Team

Guardian, 30 September 2016

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday confirmed that players and officials of the Super Eagles will begin camping in preparation for their Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier… Read more »

Nigeria/Algeria:   World Cup Qualifiers - Rohr Makes U-Turn, Accepts Uyo for Algeria

Vanguard, 30 September 2016

Super Eagles coach has agreed with the Nigeria Football Federation to play the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria November 7 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Read more »

Nigeria:   Lawal Rubbishes Osimhen Exclusion Theories

Daily Trust, 29 September 2016

Former Super Eagles player Garba Lawal has said the exclusion of young striker Victor Osimhen in Nigeria's squad to face Zambia in a World Cup qualifier has not portrayed lack of… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Balogun Sad to Miss World Cup Qualifier With Zambia

Daily Trust, 28 September 2016

Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, has declared that he is not delighted with his latest injury setback which rules him out of Nigeria's clash against Zambia on October 9. Read more »

Nigeria:   Broke NFF Needs N85 Million for Eagles' World Cup Qualifier Against Zambia

Guardian, 28 September 2016

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is shopping for N85 million to execute the 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Chipolopolo of Zambia on October 9 in Ndola. Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Injury Blow for Super Eagles

Vanguard, 25 September 2016

The Super Eagles are set to take on Zambia without key central defender Leon Balogun who pulled out injured early during Mainz 05 clash against Bayern Leverkusen. Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Iheanacho Tops Super Eagles Squad for Zambia

Daily Trust, 23 September 2016

Nigeria has released a list of 23 players invited for next month's 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Matchday 1 clash between the Super Eagles and Zambia's Chipolopolo in Ndola. Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Mikel, Musa, Ikeme, 20 Others to Battle Zambia

Vanguard, 23 September 2016

Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has released a list of 23 players invited for next month's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying Match day 1 clash between the Super Eagles… Read more »

Nigeria:   Super Eagles Are in Good Hands, Says Pinnick

Vanguard, 23 September 2016

Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick said there is no panic as the national team prepares for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zambia on October 9. Read more »

Nigeria:   Siasia Gives NFF 2-Week Ultimatum

Vanguard, 24 September 2016

Unless there is a dramatic change in the fortunes of the Nigeria Football Federation, the nation's football governing body could witness a drama on its premises if plans by former… Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigeria Invite Mikel, Iheanacho, Iwobi, 20 Others to Battle Zambia

Daily Trust, 22 September 2016

Nigeria has released a list of 23 players invited for next month's 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Matchday 1 clash between her Senior National Football Team, Super Eagles and… Read more »

Nigeria:   2018 World Cup Qualifiers - Nigeria Invites Mikel, 22 Others for Zambia Clash

Premium Times, 22 September 2016

Nigeria's Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has released a list of 23 players invited for next month's 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Matchday 1 clash between the Super Eagles and… Read more »

Nigeria:   Don't Blame Rohr If Eagles Fail to Qualify - Babangida

Vanguard, 22 September 2016

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers billed to begin next month, former Super Eagles winger Tijani Babangida says the new technical adviser of the team, Genort Rorh is not to… Read more »

Nigeria:   FIFA U20 World Cup - Nigeria Calls 30 to Camp

Daily Trust, 20 September 2016

Head Coach of the Nigerian U20 Women National Football Team, Peter Dedevbo has invited forward Chinwendu Ihezuo and 29 other players to camp to kick -start preparations for the 8th… Read more »

Nigeria:   Rohr Sticks With Same Players, Iwobi Set for Return

Vanguard, 21 September 2016

A member of the NFF Technical Committee, Barrister Isaac Danladi, has disclosed that the committee would be meeting soon, to finalise preparations for the game against Zambia, but… Read more »

Nigeria:   Super Eagles Coach to Name Squad Against Zambia

Vanguard, 12 September 2016

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr will pick his squad for next month's 2018 World Cup qualifier in Zambia in two weeks, officials have disclosed. Read more »

Nigeria:   Rohr to Name Squad Against Zambia It Two Weeks

This Day, 12 September 2016

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr will pick his squad for next month's 2018 World Cup qualifier in Zambia in two weeks, officials have disclosed. Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigerians Should Always Get Behind Eagles - Musa

Daily Trust, 11 September 2016

Former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles captain Musa Mohammed recently won his third cap and first competitive appearance with the Super Eagles, he sat down for a chat with FEVER… Read more »

Nigeria:   NFF to Unveil Eagles' New Kits This Week

Guardian, 12 September 2016

Super Eagles' new kits for the 2016/17 football season may be unveiled before the end of this week, officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), have revealed. Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Super Eagles to Resume Training for Zambia Clash

Guardian, 12 September 2016

The Super Eagles camp would open on October 3 for preparations for the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia slated to hold in Ndola six days later. Read more »

Nigeria:   Why Eagles Will Struggle to Qualify for 2018 World Cup - Emordi

Daily Trust, 7 September 2016

Former Technical Adviser of Enyimba FC, Okey Emordi has said it will be difficult for the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2018 World Cup because it would take time for the players… Read more »

Nigeria:   Rohr Rules Out Uyo for Eagles' Matches

Vanguard, 7 September 2016

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr said the national team will not play its games at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, until there is an improvement on the bad… Read more »

Nigeria:   Iheanacho's Answer to Eagles Attacking Headache - Coach

Vanguard, 7 September 2016

Golden Eaglets coach, Manu Garba believes Kelechi Iheanacho can solve the striking problem of the Super Eagles if given the opportunity. Read more »

Nigeria:   No Coach Would Have Qualified Eagles for Gabon 2017 - Abbey

Daily Trust, 6 September 2016

Former Super Eagles defender George Abbey has dismissed insinuations that had the Nigeria Football Federation appointed new manager Gernot Rohr instead of Sunday Oliseh earlier,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Rohr Set to Assess Iwobi, Etebo's Fitness, Plots Zambia's Fall

Guardian, 6 September 2016

Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, will assess Alex Iwobi and Oghenekaro Etebo's fitness before the national team reconvenes towards the end of the month to begin preparation for the… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Eagles Not Yet Ready for Zambia, Rohr Admits

Guardian, 5 September 2016

Super Eagles' Coach, Gernot Rohr, at the weekend admitted that much still needed to be done on the national team to get it ready for the task of qualifying for the Russia 2018… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Eagles Turn Attention to World Cup Qualifier Against Zambia

Guardian, 5 September 2016

Fresh from their 1-0 defeat of Tanzania in an African Nations Cup qualifier, players of the Super Eagles have assured Nigerians that they are committed to winning a Russia 2018… Read more »

Nigeria:   Eagles Victory Good for 2018 World Cup Qualifiers - Yusuf

Daily Trust, 5 September 2016

Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Salisu Yusuf has said the 1-0 victory over Taifa Stars of Tanzania in the final group match of the 2017 AFCON qualifiers will boost the confidence… Read more »

Nigeria:   Eagles 'Ll Score During W/Cup Qualifiers - Ideye

Vanguard, 6 September 2016

Olympiacos striker Brown Ideye has assured that the Super Eagles will have their shooting boots on when the 2018 World Cup qualifiers begin next month. Read more »