Super Eagles latest news today: Key winger to miss Tanzania games, Iheanacho breaks new record & more

Club football is dominating the news all over the world, but Nigerian fans will have their eyes peeled on the Super Eagles and the other national teams as it is set to be a busy end to the year.

As anticipation builds for the upcoming international window, some Nigerian players like Kelechi Iheanacho are working wonders abroad. Here is a look at the major updates around Nigerian football in the past 24 hours.

Super Eagles News Today LIVE:

Kelechi Iheanacho Breaks New Record

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored for his Bursaspor side on Sunday as they claimed an interesting 4-2 win over Keciorengucu.

The first half had ended 2-2, but Iheanacho turned up with the goods in the second half, scoring just five minutes after the restart.

Kelechi Iheanacho scores his 16th goal of the season 👏 He has now scored in 13 consecutive matches for Club and country 🇳🇬🫶 https://t.co/GYMmdiKnhN

— Leagues Reporter (@LeaguesReporter) October 25, 2026

He showed fine skill, cutting past two defenders before firing a shot that beat the goalkeeper and found the back of the net.

That strike took him to 16 for the season in addition to three assists from 12 games. The Super Eagles star has broken his previous record for the longest scoring streak in Turkish football.

Chelle Could Be Without 60-Cap Winger For Tanzania Double-Header

In another crucial update in the Nigeria football news, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle could be without one of his experienced heads for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania.

This comes as Samuel Chukwueze is nursing hip problem, which reports suggest could keep him sidelined for up to two months. This means he might have played his last bit of football for the year.

Losing Chukwueze would be a slight blow for Chelle, as Chukwueze is one of the more experienced heads in the Super Eagles dressing room and can be a gem on his day.

More to follow…