Nigeria Football Weekly

Nigeria scraped past Lesotho with a 2–1 win in a game that should’ve been comfortable. Despite the quality gap between both sides, the Super Eagles made hard work of it, but crucially, they kept their World Cup hopes alive. With one match left, Nigeria sits 3rd in the group, three points behind Benin and just one point off South Africa. Olu breaks down the Lesotho game, analysing the performance,...

The Super Eagles are back in action as Olu previews the crucial World Cup qualifier between Lesotho and Nigeria. He breaks down the current group standings, what’s at stake for both sides, and gives his predicted lineup and scoreline for Nigeria. Olu also looks at the other key matches in the group: Zimbabwe vs South Africa and Rwanda vs Benin, and how their outcomes could shape the race for quali...

The Super Eagles face a major selection headache ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. Olu reacts to the latest squad changes with Bright Osayi-Samuel now unavailable, leaving Nigeria without a recognised right back. He shares his thoughts on possible replacements, what this means tactically, and how the team can cope with these injuries. Olu also discusses the Flying Eagles’ U-20 World Cup run and t...

In this episode, Olu dives into the Super Eagles’ final squad list for the crucial World Cup qualifiers. He breaks down the selections, asking whether this is really the best team Nigeria could field in such a decisive moment. With no press conference from coach Eric Chelle to justify his decisions once again. The squad features a whopping nine attackers in total, including five centre-forwards, b...

In this episode, Olu breaks down FIFA’s decision to sanction South Africa, deducting three points for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena. This is a ruling that completely changes the landscape of Group C in the World Cup qualifiers. He looks at what this means for Nigeria’s chances of qualification. Olu also covers the latest updates on the Super Eagles, including the announcement of tw...

In this episode, Olu discusses Nigeria’s drop in the latest FIFA rankings, where the Super Eagles have fallen from 44th to 45th in the world and slipped out of the African top five. Just a year ago, after finishing 2nd in the AFCON final, Nigeria was ranked 28th, a reminder of how far the team has regressed. Olu also reflects on Nigeria’s past dominance in World Cup qualifiers between 2004 and 201...

In this episode, Olu reviews the disappointing 1-1 draw between South Africa and Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He breaks down what went wrong in the game, from poor tactics to lack of execution, and questions the NFF’s decisions that have left the Super Eagles struggling just months after reaching the AFCON final. Olu also looks at the bigger picture, asking what this means for Nigeria...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles face South Africa in what could be their biggest game since the AFCON final. With World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, anything short of a win could put Nigeria on the brink of missing back-to-back tournaments. In this episode, Olu is joined by special guest Kome to break down the tale of the tape, possible lineups, tactical battles to expect, and score predictions for this...

In this episode, Olu reviews Nigeria’s narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda in the World Cup qualifiers, sealed by a scrappy goal from Tolu Arokodare, who had to step up after first-choice striker Victor Osimhen got injured in the first half. He breaks down the key positives and negatives from the performance, assessing how the players performed and how the game unfolded. With World Cup qualification on the...

The Super Eagles return to World Cup qualifying action against Rwanda in what will be a pivotal game for their chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup. After a dreadful start to the qualifiers, Nigeria must secure all three points to restore belief and improve their standing in the group. In this episode, Olu previews the clash, breaking down the key players from both sides, what to expect tactical...

In this episode, Olu breaks down all the big deadline day news for Nigerian footballers. Christantus Uche makes a shock move to Crystal Palace, Samuel Chukwueze joins Iwobi and Bassey at Fulham, while Tolu Arokodare finally completes his transfer to Wolves. Ademola Lookman’s situation at Atalanta remains unresolved despite his request to leave. Olu also takes a look at all the Nigerian players com...

Olu breaks down Tolu Arokodare’s imminent move from Genk to Wolves. He reviews the striker’s career so far, his playing style, and what Wolves fans can expect from him in the Premier League. With his impressive form in Belgium and a growing reputation in Nigerian football for the Super Eagles, could Arokodare be a hidden gem for Wolves this season?

In this episode, Olu reviews the official Super Eagles squad list for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda at home and South Africa away. With Nigeria’s chances of qualifying hanging in the balance, could this be the squad that finally turns things around, or are there still concerns in the selection? Olu also reacts to the improved squad announcement graphics, questions why there was a...

In this episode, Olu breaks down the newly released provisional Super Eagles squad and predicts what the final list could look like. With Stanley Nwabali picking up an injury and Maduka Okoye unavailable due to a ban, Olu discusses Nigeria’s growing goalkeeping concerns ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers. He also covers the biggest Nigerian football headlines of the week, including Victor Bonif...

Christantus Uche steals the spotlight, scoring on the opening day for the second consecutive season. Meanwhile, Ademola Lookman's anticipated departure from Atalanta appears stalled, with Inter's modest bid sparking widespread discussion. Olu also delves into key concerns, including Taiwo Awoniyi’s playing time at Nottingham Forest, Alex Iwobi’s impressive streak of eleven consecutive Prem...

The new football season is finally here, and in this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest Nigerian transfers of the 2025 summer window so far. We rate all these moves and we look at how these deals could shape the season ahead. Olu also dives into his Premier League predictions for the new campaign, and we wrap up with a review of Nigerian players who featured over the past week, highlighting...

With the 2025/26 football season just around the corner, Olu looks at the Nigerian players who will be under the spotlight; those who need to bounce back, break through, or finally live up to their potential. From Super Eagles regulars to rising talents across Europe, this episode highlights the key names to keep an eye on and the objectives that could define their season ahead. Olu rounds up the...

The Super Falcons got the job done in a dramatic way! Nigeria came from 2-0 down to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the WAFCON 2024 final and clinch a historic 10th title. In this episode, Olu reviews how it all went down, from the early shock to the thrilling comeback, and shares overall thoughts on the match, standout performers, tactical moments, and what this tournament means for Nigerian women’s...

The Final of the 2024 WAFCON is here, and it's a blockbuster. Olu previews the final between Nigeria and hosts Morocco! With the Super Falcons chasing a record 10th title, dubbed Mission X, Olu breaks down everything you need to know: Morocco and Nigeria’s journey to the final, their tactical strengths, key players to watch, the impact of home advantage, and how Nigeria can rise to the occasio...

The Super Falcons are through to the WAFCON 2024 final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa thanks to goals from Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie. In this episode, Olu breaks down how Nigeria got the job done, the key players who stepped up, and how the team managed to edge out Banyana Banyana in a tense semi-final clash.#SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootbal...

With the possibility of missing the 2026 World Cup looming, Olu shifts focus to the future and asks: “What will the Super Eagles look like in 2030?” He takes a deep dive into the current stars, how old they’ll be by then, and speaks about the rising talents who could become future names for the team. From established names like Osimhen and Lookman to emerging prospects, this episode highlights Nig...

It’s a heavyweight semi-final at WAFCON 2024 as Nigeria face South Africa in a clash between the 9-time champions and the defending champions. In this episode, Olu breaks down what to expect from the Super Falcons tactically, highlights key South African players to watch, and shares his thoughts on Nigeria’s possible starting lineup and the final score prediction. #SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #Niger...

The Super Falcons delivered a statement performance, thrashing Zambia 5-0 in the WAFCON 2024 quarterfinals! In this episode, Olu reviews the dominant display; from the goals, to the standout performances, and what this win means for Nigeria’s chances of lifting the trophy. With a semifinal clash against either South Africa or Senegal coming up, momentum is firmly with the Falcons.#SuperFalcons #Su...

The Super Falcons are into the WAFCON 2024 quarter-finals and face Zambia, the side that edged Nigeria in the third-place match back in 2022. Olu previews the huge clash, looking at key players, tactical expectations, and what Nigeria must do to reach the semi-finals. To wrap up the episode, Olu discusses the big transfer news surrounding Ademola Lookman, with Inter Milan reportedly agreeing perso...

In this episode, Olu reviews Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Botswana at WAFCON 2024 — a match that was settled by Chinwendu Ihezuo’s 89th-minute winner. He breaks down the performance, key moments, positives, and areas to improve, and discusses what it means for the Super Falcons going forward. Olu also previews the final group game against Algeria, with Nigeria already through to the quarter-finals b...