William Troost-Ekong, the former captain of the Super Eagles, disclosed that he attempted to persuade Canadian striker Promise David to represent Nigeria instead of Canada. Despite considering a switch to Nigeria, David ultimately chose to play for Canada, following his participation with Nigeria's Olympic national team in 2023.

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed his belief that Stanley Nwabali is "too good" to be without a club and anticipates that he will find a new team soon. This statement highlights Nwabali's skills and potential in the football community.

Former Nigeria captain Troost-Ekong has expressed the opinion that Stanley Nwabali should have remained at Chippa United to enhance his chances of being selected for the Super Eagles. Troost-Ekong's comments suggest that staying with the club could have been more beneficial for Nwabali's international career.

Amaju Pinnick has sparked discussion regarding his role in Nigerian football after a recent appearance on Arise TV, where he addressed the ongoing FIFA World Cup and the absence of Nigeria's Super Eagles. The conversation has raised questions about his position and leadership within the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), particularly as many believe he should be stepping down from his role.

Nigeria has extended the contract of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, granting him additional responsibilities to oversee the country's Under-23 team, known as the Olympic Eagles. This decision was made during a meeting between the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Abuja.

Udinese has communicated to Juventus that Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is valued similarly to Aston Villa's Emiliano Martínez. This development comes as Juventus intensifies its search for a new goalkeeper this summer, with a particular interest in acquiring Okoye after exploring other options.