In this episode, we pay tribute to the late Christian Chukwu and Charles Bassey, legends of the game and former Super Eagles players, who both sadly passed away on Saturday 12th of April 2025.

Nigeria’s participation in the Unity Cup 2025 — the NFF has officially confirmed Nigeria’s participation, with the tournament set to kick off on May 28th at the Gtech Community Stadium in England. First up, it’s Nigeria vs Ghana in a clash of rivals for a place in the final.

After that, Olu dives into Nigerian player performances from across the globe, with Victor Osimhen staying red-hot with his 21st league goal for Galatasaray.

There were notable performances from David Okereke, Bruno Onyemaechi, Leon Balogun, and Daniel Daga.Olu wraps it up with a quick review of the week's standout players, crowns the Starboy of the Week, and previews the key matches involving Nigerian stars in the week ahead.

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In this episode, Olu breaks down the biggest Nigerian football stories from the past week. We start with the latest FIFA rankings update, where Nigeria climbed one spot in the world rankings (now 43rd) but dropped from 5th to 6th in Africa after mixed results in the World Cup qualifiers.

We also bring you updates on a rumored international tournament featuring Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago to be hosted in England. On the pitch, Victor Osimhen put in a match-winning performance for Galatasaray, scoring twice in their 2-1 win over Fenerbahce in the Turkish Cup. Meanwhile, Alex Iwobi was the star of the show for Fulham, scoring and assisting in their 3-2 win over Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Don’t miss the full breakdown, analysis, and discussion on what these updates mean for the Super Eagles and Nigerian football as a whole.

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In this episode, Olu covers all the major talking points from the weekend, including Terem Moffi's long-awaited return from injury, Ola Aina and Nottingham Forest’s incredible FA Cup run, and Victor Boniface getting back on the scoresheet. We also discuss Moses Simon’s standout season, Cyriel Dessers' last-minute heroics, and Tolu Arokodare’s continued dominance in Belgium. Plus, there are rumors of a summer tournament in England featuring Nigeria, Ghana, and Jamaica—what’s the real story? Tune in for all the latest updates on Nigerian football!

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In this episode, Olu breaks down Nigeria’s frustrating 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo, where the Super Eagles conceded a heartbreaking 90th-minute equalizer. He analyzes the positives and negatives from the game, the key performances, and what this result means for Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes. With the road to 2026 now looking even tougher, can the Super Eagles turn things around?

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The Super Eagles finally grab their first win of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, defeating Rwanda 2-0 thanks to a Victor Osimhen brace in the first half!

Olu reviews the match, analyzing the key moments, standout performances, and areas for improvement.

With Nigeria now gaining momentum, all eyes turn to their next crucial clash against Zimbabwe. Can the Eric Chelle lead the Super Eagles to back-to-back wins and push closer to the top of Group C? Stay tuned for all the breakdowns and predictions! 🇳🇬🦅https://bit.ly/NigeriaFootballWeekly

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The Super Eagles face a crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda, and everything is on the line! With Nigeria yet to register a win in the qualifiers, this game is a must-win to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Olu breaks down all you need to know, from the predicted starting XI to key Rwandan players to watch.

He also discusses the importance of this match for the Super Eagles and gives his final score prediction.Can Nigeria finally get their first victory in the qualifiers and take a big step toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup?#SuperEagles #NigerianFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria #fifaworldcup #worldcupqualifiers #wcq2026 Listen to the audio version of the podcast for free on all major podcast platforms here: https://podfollow.com/nigeria-football-weekly/view or https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - [email protected]

The final club game week before the March international break saw Nigerian footballers deliver standout performances! Victor Osimhen stole the show with a hat trick for Galatasaray, becoming Turkey’s top scorer with 20 goals.

Calvin Bassey kept a clean sheet for Fulham, Paul Onuachu scored his 3rd Premier League goal, and Frank Onyeka helped his team extend their unbeaten run to 10 games.

Christantus Uche assisted Getafe’s winner but saw red, while Moses Simon, David Okereke, and Tolu Arokodare all impressed. Plus, the Nigeria U-17 women’s team advances in World Cup qualifiers!

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The official Super Eagles squad for the World Cup Qualifiers has been announced! Olu reacts to the selections, discussing the major inclusions and snubs. Who deserved a spot? Who will be instrumental for Nigeria in these crucial games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe?

Also, there were standout performances from Nigeria players across Europe this past week - Including Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Umar Sadiq, Chidera Ejuke, Victor Osimhen and more!

Let us know your thoughts down in the comments!

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In this episode, Olu breaks down the provisional Super Eagles squad list—who deserved a call-up, who didn’t, and overall thoughts on the selection. He also reviews standout performances from Nigerian players across Europe, including braces from Victor Osimhen and Umar Sadiq, as well as goals from Samuel Chukwueze, Nathan Tella, Calvin Bassey, and more.

Olu also discusses the racial abuse directed at Bassey, Rwanda’s new head coach, and Marvelous Nakamba’s injury ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. Plus, the player reviews, revealing the Starboy of the Week, and highlighting key games to watch.

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Ademola Lookman wasted no time silencing his critics, scoring two goals just days after his manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, publicly criticized him! Meanwhile, Gift Orban continues his hot streak, scoring his 4th goal in 5 games!

However, it’s not all good news for Nigerian football, as three Super Eagles players have picked up injuries. We’ll break down all the key performances from the past week in our player review segment!

I also touch on Jamie Carragher’s condescending  disrespectful comments about AFCON

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