Nigeria Football Weekly

Olu delivers a full preview of Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 opener against Tanzania. He breaks down everything you need to know about the match, what’s at stake, why Nigeria must reconnect with the fans after missing out on the World Cup, and how this tournament represents a fresh chance to push for a fourth AFCON title. Olu also analyses Tanzania’s strengths and weaknesses, highlights the players Nigeria...

Olu delivers a full AFCON 2025 tournament preview, breaking down all 24 teams and sharing his expectations for the competition as a whole. He predicts the final group standings across all six groups and reveals which teams he expects to advance to the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Winner of the tournament. He also makes his calls for the tournament awards, including top scorer, p...

In this special Nigeria Football Weekly episode, Olu delivers a complete Super Eagles preview ahead of AFCON 2025. He looks back at Nigeria’s rich AFCON history, major achievements, and recent tournament performances before breaking down how the Super Eagles qualified for the competition. Olu then goes through the full squad list, group opponents, expected strongest XI, key players, and those maki...

Olu delivers his last Super Eagles index ahead of the 2025 AFCON Tournament. He reviews the selected players, highlighting who is heading into AFCON in top form, including Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, and Cyriel Dessers, while also pointing out those struggling for rhythm. Olu also discusses standout performers who were unlucky to miss out on the fina...

Olu reacts to the official Super Eagles squad announcement for AFCON 2025. The list comes with big surprises: Francis Uzoho returns to the team, Maduka Okoye is unexpectedly left out, and several confusing inclusions, including Salim Fago and Usman Muhammed, raise serious questions. Olu goes through the full squad, breaking down the standout selections like Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Ebenezer Akinsan...

Olu looks ahead to the future of Nigerian football by projecting what the Super Eagles could look like in 2030, which is the next World Cup after Nigeria failed to qualify for 2026. He breaks down the young talents who are already showing signs of becoming key players for the national team, along with emerging names that many fans may not even know yet, as well as current players who should still...

Olu talks about the Super Eagles’ AFCON preparation match against Egypt, which has now been rescheduled. He then dives straight into the standout Nigerian performers of the week. Victor Osimhen grabbed a brilliant brace for Galatasaray in a 3–2 win, Umar Sadiq delivered a goal and assist in the Copa del Rey, Anthony Dennis found the net against Trabzonspor, Raphael Onyedika scored for Club Brugge,...

Olu pays tribute to Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong following his decision to retire from international football. He breaks down Ekong’s legacy, his impact on Nigerian football, and what this moment means for the national team in the future. Olu also discusses the possible cancellation of the Nigeria vs Egypt friendly due to the newly approved dates for clubs to release players ahead of...

In this episode, Olu takes a deep dive into the preliminary list of Super Eagles players selected for the AFCON 2025 tournament. After analysing the list, Olu predicts what the final Super Eagles squad could look like, names that he expects to see in the final squad selected by Eric Chelle.#SuperEagles (00:00) Intro (01:10) Full Provisional List (05:42) Final Squad Predictions (06:50) Goalkeepers...

In this episode, Olu breaks down the Nigerian players who are heating up ahead of AFCON and those whose form is becoming a worry just weeks before the tournament kicks off. From Ademola Lookman’s explosive run of goals and assists to Samuel Chukwueze’s latest Player of the Match performance, Paul Onuachu’s brace in Turkey, Philip Otele’s Europa League strike, and strong outings from Maduka Okoye,...

Nigerian players were on fire in Europe this week, with Ademola Lookman grabbing a goal and an assist in the Champions League and Philip Otele scoring his second Europa League goal of the season. Olu breaks down every Nigerian performance across the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League before previewing the Premier League weekend, including fixtures involving Taiwo Awoniyi, Calvi...

In this episode, Olu breaks down the latest Super Eagles form guide as AFCON 2025 draws closer. From players hitting top form, such as Samuel Chukwueze, Chidozie Awaziem, Maduka Okoye, and David Moses, to those struggling for minutes or consistency, Olu analyses who is strengthening their case for the final AFCON squad. He also touches on injury updates for Ola Aina, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Nathan T...

It’s another weekend of club football, and Olu breaks down everything you need to know, from Nigerians in the Premier League to all the big-six matchups on the schedule. He also shares key FPL advice for managers looking to gain an edge, highlighting the must-start players and hidden gems. Olu wraps up with a look at Nigerian players across Europe who are fighting for a place in the AFCON 2025 Sup...

Nigeria’s World Cup dream is over. After a 1–1 draw in regulation time, the Super Eagles fell 4–3 to DR Congo on penalties, confirming a second consecutive World Cup miss. In this episode, Olu breaks down everything that went wrong, from the performance on the night to the deeper structural issues that have held Nigeria back throughout this qualifying campaign. From the NFF’s longstanding failures...

Olu previews the huge CAF Playoff Final between Nigeria and DR Congo, breaking down everything Super Eagles fans need to know including what’s at stake, how to reach the Intercontinental Playoffs, DR Congo’s recent form, key players, strengths, weaknesses, and the history between both teams. He also shares predicted lineups, tactical analysis, and score predictions as the Super Eagles look to move...

What a game! 🇳🇬🔥The Super Eagles have beaten Gabon 4–1 after extra time to book their place in the CAF Playoff Final! Akor Adams gave Nigeria the lead in the 78th minute before Mario Lemina equalised late in the 89th, forcing extra time. But the Super Eagles came alive when it mattered most. Chidera Ejuke scored early in extra time, and Victor Osimhen made up for his earlier miss with a brilliant...

Crazy scenes just two days before Nigeria’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Gabon! The Super Eagles reportedly boycotted training on Tuesday over years of unpaid bonuses and allowances, which is a problem that has plagued Nigerian football for far too long. In this episode, Olu breaks down what really happened, why the players are taking a stand, and how the NFF’s repeated failures have led to...

In this episode, Olu gives a preview of the crucial Nigeria vs. Gabon World Cup Playoff game, breaking down Gabon’s strengths and weaknesses, identifying key players to watch, likely lineups for both sides, key tactical battles, and predicting the starting XI and final score. With a World Cup ticket to fight for, what must Nigeria get right to advance, and which selection decisions could make the...

Olu breaks down how Nigerian players are performing for their clubs ahead of the crucial CAF World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon. The Super Eagles Index is back, featuring the players who are red hot like Victor Osimhen, Chidozie Awaziem, Raphael Onyedika, and Paul Onuachu and those who are struggling for form or playing time, including Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Tolu Arokodare. Wi...

After delaying for days, the Super Eagles squad for the World Cup playoff against Gabon has been released! 🇳🇬 In this episode, Olu shares his honest reaction to the list, discussing the players he’s excited about, those who missed out, and why the late announcement raised eyebrows once again. He also talks about Chiamaka Nnadozie’s FIFA Best Goalkeeper nomination, a proud moment for Nigerian footb...

The countdown to the Gabon playoff is on, and form matters now more than ever. In this episode, Olu breaks down the latest performances of Super Eagles stars across Europe and beyond in the Super Eagles Index: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not. From Maduka Okoye’s consistency to Ademola Lookman’s return to form and Moses Simon's sharpness, we look at who deserves a call-up and who might miss out when th...

This week, The Big Bird (Coachee) publicly called out the NFF, asking where all the FIFA and CAF funding has gone and why there’s still no visible progress in Nigerian football. Olu breaks it down and discusses whether the blame should really be on the players or the federation itself. He also runs through the Super Eagles Index, ranking Nigerian players who are in form and those who may have cool...

In a busy week for Nigerian football, the Super Eagles have moved up in the FIFA and CAF rankings. Olu explains what that means and how it could impact the World Cup playoff seeding. Meanwhile, the Super Falcons squad has been released for the WAFCON qualifiers, but there’s still no Gift Monday. Olu also discusses the CAF Awards nominees, featuring Nigerian stars like Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Oko...

The Super Eagles are back in style! 🇳🇬 Olu breaks down Nigeria’s dominant 4-0 win over Benin that secured a spot in the World Cup second-place playoffs. From Victor Osimhen’s incredible hat-trick to the team’s improved tactics and energy in Uyo, this was a statement performance when it mattered most. Olu also looks ahead to what’s next with Nigeria’s playoff path against Gabon in the semi-final an...

It’s all come down to this. The Super Eagles face Benin in a must-win World Cup qualifier, with their hopes of making it to 2026 hanging by a thread. Olu breaks down all the qualification scenarios, from what Nigeria must do to top the group, to how the 2nd place playoff spots will be decided if South Africa win their game against Rwanda. Can the Super Eagles deliver when it matters most? Olu anal...