Foreign Pros
Super Eagles coach: I will respect my contract
Coach Eric Chelle has again doused speculations over his future by assuring the leadership of the NFF that he will see through what is remaining of his contract.
The 48-year-old coach has been linked with various jobs both in Africa and beyond after he led Nigeria to finish third at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
His agents have also moved fast to table proposals for a new deal for the coach that would include a huge pay rise and more oversight responsibilities.
However, a top official told SCORENigeria today: “Eric has maintained he will respect his contract with the NFF and has no plans to leave before the contract is up.
“That’s good because leading the Super Eagles is great for his profile as well, it’s not just anybody who gets a chance to head one of Africa’s top teams.”
The former Mali coach is due in Nigeria soon during which time he will watch the final weeks of the NPFL with the view to calling up players from the domestic league for the Unity Cup in London next month.
Eric Chelle’s contract will run out in January 2027 with an option for an additional year.
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Foreign Pros
Flying Eagles winger completes Saudi Arabia switch
Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has officially sealed a permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah.
He did his routine medicals in Madrid, Spain, before he headed out to Saudi Arabia.
The 20-year-old winger failed to meet high expectations at Bundesliga club RB Liepzig, when he signed up in January.
The transfer to Saudi Arabia is worth around 10 million euros.
He has now signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.
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Foreign Pros
Falconets get Semenya boost for World Cup clash vs China
Falconets of Nigeria have received a major boost ahead of today’s crucial U20 World Cup clash against China after Benfica striker Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei rejoined the squad.
Nigeria have been in a tug-of-war with Benfica over the striker’s release for the World Cup.
She was the first player to arrive in Poland for the tournament only for her Portuguese club to order her back to base after claiming they did not clear her for the competition.
The Falconets lacked fire power when they fell 2-0 to European champions Spain in their opening group game and Semenya, who has been capped by both the Super Falcons and Flamingos, will now be expected to be thier main goals threat.
China re top of the group after a 5-0 bashing of debutants New Caledonia.
Kick-off today is 5pm.
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Foreign Pros
Super Eagles hopeful wins Goal of the Week
Al Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena, who could be called up for Super Eagles forthcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau, has been rewarded for his fine form in Saudi Arabia with the Goal of the Week.
Goal of the Week
Winner is Gorge Ilenikhenapic.twitter.com/1jSg93uUy4
— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) September 8, 2026
One of his two goals in the 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr won him the top prize.
In the absence of injured Victor Osimhen, Ilenikhena, who was born in Lagos but previously played for the France age-grade teams, could well be poised for his Super Eagles debut later this month.
20 year-old in-form Al Ittihad Forward, George Ilenikhena may have just confirmed his allegiance for Nigeria and NOT France, with Coach Eric Chelle liking the post
and the Super Eagles International break Squad list around the corner.
He was born in Lagos but grew up… pic.twitter.com/Ar3X2r5tIE
— Football Fans Tribe
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(@FansTribeHQ) September 9, 2026
He posted on his Instagram page a photo of him fully kitted in Super Eagles colours posing besides an imposing eagle.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle liked the post.
Eric Chelle has convinced the 20-year-old striker to change international allegiance to the Super Eagles after following him while he was still playing in France with AS Monaco.
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20 year-old in-form Al Ittihad Forward, George Ilenikhena may have just confirmed his allegiance for Nigeria and NOT France, with Coach Eric Chelle liking the post
and the Super Eagles International break Squad list around the corner.