Nigeria football news: Key facts about Super Eagles AFCON Q list, Falconets smash England & more

It has been a thrilling week for Nigerian football, and you can get everything on Nigeria football news here on Afrik-Foot.

The Super Eagles are preparing for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and Chelle has revealed his squad list.

The Falconets have also stolen the spotlight by dismantling England in a spectacular showcase of talent. Look below to see more on the Nigeria football news.

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Super Eagles Squad Revealed

​Eric Chelle’s squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and a friendly match against Russia has been confirmed.

​The Franco-Malian manager named two different squads—one for the AFCON qualifiers and another to handle the friendly against Russia.

Super Eagles squad announcement: Osimhen, Nwabali in; Brighton star out as Chelle names AFCON Q roster ℹ️https://t.co/kzxIykdd4P

— Soccernet.ng (@soccernet_ng) September 17, 2026

You can toggle any of these to know about the key highlights of Chelle’s squad reveal: the notable absentees, Chelle’s hits and misses, and why the injured Victor Osimhen made the list.

​Falconets Thrash England

​Just a few hours before the Super Eagles’ squad list was announced on Thursday, Nigeria’s Under-20 women’s national team was in action at the World Cup in Poland.

​They thrashed England 3–0 in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei, and Mary Mamudu sealed what was an unprecedented win for the Falconets.

​Read on to find out Nigeria’s next opponent at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.