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➡️Super Eagles Camp

🚨🇳🇬🦅 Super Eagles stars en route to camp.

Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Arthur Okonkwo, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Ola Aina are all on their way to the Super Eagles camp ahead of Nigeria’s crucial AFCON qualifiers.

The Eagles are coming together. pic.twitter.com/ptcltWoQIe

— SportBlits (@sportblitsX) September 21, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
Chimaobi Igwilo's Solo Goal for Champions Enugu Rangers in their 4-2 away win at Kun Khalifat in the 2026/27 Euromatch NPFL.

⚡️ SOLO BRILLIANCE | What a run and finish by Igwilo! Dribbles through the defense to seal a stunning goal.
Pure class on the ball. 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/6YVVlzYiY3

— Rangers International FC (@Rangers_Intl) September 20, 2026

Same Chimaobi Igwilo from 2025/26 season:

Some goals are simply a trademark. ⚡️ Chimobi Igwilo has always had this in his locker. Pure individual brilliance. 🔴⚪️ @IgwiloChim30 pic.twitter.com/nqVQYAfzV7

— Rangers International FC (@Rangers_Intl) September 21, 2026

Nice goal!!! Do you know.how old he is? Hoping oyinbo go still give am vosa.

EElopa:
If Alex Iwobi moses Simon Akor Adams or Nwabili was seen at the club you guys will not say anything but because it is Fine boy Maduka Okoye you guys are shouting. Be honest with yourself Maduka Okoye looks just dey intimidate all of una especially when your girl is around dey watch him keep for Naija. I beginning to believe that this is where the jealousy is coming from.

Oga abegi leave fine boy talk,so cuz he is handsome any critics dey jealous,nawa o...the guy that raised the point here saying what he observed but to you he is or am jealous of Okoye who I can father....pls,some of us here are above all these petty talks.

Nigeria vs Burkina Faso U17 W

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaP6LHgJfak

Blueelf:
This george ilenikhina is just hype

Maybe I'm been too critical because he's just 20

But I went theough his career stats and omo, for a striker, those numbers are really uninspiring.

Cc mujtahida kog45

I no trust am jare. But let's see

Joebie:
dreamers utd

Allow. 😄😄

I saw the arrival of the French national team members to their training ground and I was grossly ashamed of how we treat our football stars.
Nothing stops the NFF from organising registered airport taxis to take these boys from the airport to their hotels after long trips.

We have to do better than this, these are guys that sacrifice their precious few days rest/visiting loved ones, to play for the honour of the country and we treat them like common nobodies

Yet we can quickly condemn some players that chose other countries above ours

EElopa:
I don't really understand how you guys reason in that country. How many times have we seen Victor osimhen in the club in Lagos having a good time. Maduka Okoye was not dancing or messing around with strippers. He was in a party with a female friend. I just don't see anything wrong with it. If Maduka Okoye was seen drunk then you will have a case against him but simply having a good time in the club with a female friend is not a crime or an issue to any reasonable person. He was not on the clock last weekend. He was off the clock as a professional having a good time before reporting to camp for a serious business. Camp is open and he is now on the clock. Maduka Okoye is a professional. Looking at his physique tell you that he takes his craft seriously. If you guys were actually talking about Victor Boniface I would have aligned with guys knowing how overweight and unfit he always look as a professional footballer.

Which one be "that country",are you not part of us again?

Blueelf said "There's no sportsman who has this much distractions and is consistent"
that was his observation,and he is not wrong.
It's standard anywhere,as a professional footballer to be selective on what you do,go,eat or even what you say in public.
There is nothing difficult there to understand.

I only came in when you said that what a player does is no one's business,which i disagree,
if any player does what is capable of attracting attention, he should be ready for it as a public figure,
if his actions leads to poor performance, he also be ready for hash criticisms.
Do what you like,but if the fans are not ok with it,they have the right to say what they feel also.

Now you mentioned Victor Boniface, when some were complaining of him speeding too much time on social media, some also defended there was nothing wrong with that,but now it's easy for people to say he is overweight and accuse him of all sorts of things which they shouldn't have.
When Okoye will sit on the post for our next match and mistakenly concede a goal that leads to our loss,then you will see that they would not blame it only on the party he had with the so female friend but the ones he had with Cardi B.

Records say 19.

AndSunGorilla:
Nice goal!!! Do you know.how old he is? Hoping oyinbo go still give am vosa.

Gift Orban eligibility dispute: No Verifiable Records Show That he Played For Togo National Team With Different Name and Age

There are no publicly verifiable records showing that Super Eagles-eligible forward Gift Emmanuel Orban represented Togo in a CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier under a different name and age, despite an eligibility allegation that has followed the striker since 2023.

The controversy resurfaced recently after reports again raised questions about Orban's eligibility to represent Nigeria, following his impressive start to the 2026/27 season with Turkish club Amedspor.

The allegation dates back to 2023, when the Togolese Football Federation reportedly questioned Orban's eligibility for Nigeria and claimed that he had previously represented Togo in a CHAN qualifier using a different identity.

However, the reports that have repeated the allegation have not publicly identified the alleged alternative name, date of birth or age.

OwnGoalNigeria reported in November 2023 that Togo claimed Orban had played for its B team under a different name and identity and that documents supporting the claim had been forwarded to the Nigeria Football Federation.

The report did not publish the alleged name, age, or documents.

A subsequent OwnGoalNigeria report published in June 2025 described the allegation more specifically, saying Orban had allegedly represented Togo in a CHAN qualifier under a different name and age.

Again, however, no alternative identity or match documentation was provided.

RSSSF records provide no evidence of an Orban appearance

A review of the available RSSSF records for Togo's 2020 CHAN qualifying campaign provides no evidence of Orban playing for the country under his known name.

Togo faced Benin in the first round before meeting Nigeria in the second round.

In the first leg against Nigeria on September 22, 2019, RSSSF lists Togo's starting XI as Abdoul Aigba, Klousseh Agbozo, Abdoul Bode, Kossi Jean Ozou, Messan Toudji, Gnama Akaté, Junior Akakpo, Koukouvi Amekoudji, Yendoutie Nane, Ashraf Agoro, and Marouf Tchakei. Orban is not among them.

The return leg, played in Lagos on October 19, 2019, also has a detailed Togo line-up in the RSSSF archive.

The listed players were Abdoul Aigba, Abdoul Bode, Kossi Jean Ozou, Kangnivi Tchoutchoui, Messan Toudji, Gnama Akaté, Koukouvi Amekoudji, Yendoutie Nane, Ashraf Agoro, Kossi Koudagba, and Marouf Tchakei, with Ismail Ouro-Agoro and Kparo Ahoro introduced as substitutes.

Orban is again absent from the record.

Togo won the tie 4-3 on aggregate and subsequently reached the 2020 CHAN tournament.

No alternative identity established

The central issue is that the allegation concerns an alleged appearance under another identity.

Therefore, the absence of the name “Gift Orban” from the match records cannot by itself disprove the allegation.

A player using an entirely different registered identity would not necessarily appear under his known name.

However, no publicly accessible record reviewed for this report identifies the supposed alternative name or age.

That means there is currently no verifiable basis for publishing a specific name or date of birth as the identity Orban allegedly used.

The distinction is important because repeating an allegation does not establish the underlying event.

Orban has denied representing Togo

Orban has consistently rejected the allegation.

Recent reporting by Afrik-Foot recalled the dispute and quoted the striker as saying: “It’s false, I have never played for Togo.”

The publication also reported that the Togolese Football Federation had contacted the NFF after Orban's first Super Eagles call-up and alleged that he had appeared for Togo in a CHAN qualifier under a different name and age.

Orban's publicly recorded identity is Gift Emmanuel Orban, born on July 17, 2002, in Benue, Nigeria.

Transfermarkt and BDFutbol both list the same name and date of birth, while FIFA also identified him as a Nigerian player born on July 17, 2002, in a 2023 profile.

Nigeria had already called him up

The Nigeria Football Federation officially included Orban in José Peseiro's squad for the September 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against São Tomé and Príncipe.

The NFF's announcement, published on September 3, 2023, listed Orban among the forwards invited for the match in Uyo. It was his first senior call-up to the Super Eagles.

Orban did not make his senior international debut in that match.

The eligibility controversy subsequently became part of the discussion surrounding his international future.

Previous reports claimed the issue was settled

There is another important element to the story.

In November 2023, OwnGoalNigeria reported that sources within the NFF considered Orban free to represent Nigeria after the eligibility issue had apparently been settled in his favour.

The report described the alleged Togo claim and said documents had been sent to the NFF.

However, that report did not publish an official CAF ruling, the alleged Togo documents or the supposed alternative identity.

Consequently, the report can establish that such a claim was made, and that sources said the matter had been settled, but it does not independently establish the alleged Togo appearance.

What the records establish

The available evidence therefore supports several points.

Orban was officially called up by Nigeria in 2023.

The Togolese side reportedly challenged his eligibility and alleged that he had previously played for Togo in a CHAN qualifier under a different identity.

Orban denied ever playing for Togo.

RSSSF's publicly accessible records for Togo's 2020 CHAN qualifying matches do not list Orban under his known name.

Most importantly, the reviewed sources do not identify the alleged alternative name and age.

Therefore, it would be inaccurate to state as an established fact that Orban played for Togo under another identity.

The story remains an eligibility allegation

Orban's current club form has brought the issue back into the spotlight.

He has scored seven goals and provided two assists in six Turkish Süper Lig appearances for Amedspor this season, according to Opta Analyst.

His performances have renewed interest in whether he could eventually receive another Super Eagles invitation.

But the available evidence does not establish that he previously represented Togo under a different name and age.

For a definitive answer, the relevant football authorities would need to produce the alleged CHAN registration, match sheet, player identification documents or an official eligibility decision showing the name and date of birth under which the player was registered.

Until such documentation is made publicly available, the claim that Gift Orban represented Togo under a different name and age remains an unverified allegation, rather than an established fact.[color=#990000][/color]

Madagascar's Raveloson: We are not scared of Nigeria.

“We are not scared of Nigeria.”

Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson sends a confident message ahead of their clash with the Super Eagles. 🇲🇬🆚🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/BSsE7nZPNv

— Brila Media (@Brilamedia) September 22, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
Records say 19.

Audacious goals for sure. Consistency is the next thing he needs.

George Ilenikhena🆕️
Benjamin Frederick
Emmanuel Fernandez
Etc arriving Uyo.

🚨 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: The first batch of Super Eagles players have arrived in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers. 🇳🇬🦅

Taiwo Awoniyi
Moses Simon
Benjamin Fredrick
Moses Usor
Isaac James
Akor Adams
George Ilenikhena

More players are expected to join the squad as… pic.twitter.com/3Gq5EBw86Q

— Brila Media (@Brilamedia) September 22, 2026

The Innit boyz (Aina, Arthur, Lookman, Semi, Iwobi, Bassey) and Tolu in on their way earlier today to Uyo. This was in Lagos at the MMA.

🚨🇳🇬🦅✈️ Super Eagles on the move to Uyo.

Iwobi, Arokodare, Bassey, Aina & Lookman are on their way to Uyo as Nigeria step up preparations for the upcoming AFCON qualifier.

📍 Uyo awaits. #SuperEagles #SoarSuperEagles #AFCONQualifiers pic.twitter.com/IXbljVKqsQ

— SportBlits (@sportblitsX) September 22, 2026

Some of the lads arriving camp....

Awoniyi
Usor
Fredericks
Isaac James
Ilenikhena and much more

🚨 Super Eagles arrive camp ⛺️

Peep the first set of Super Eagles to arrive camp in Akwa Ibom.

Who can you spot?#SuperEagles | #AFCON2027Q pic.twitter.com/z5p4ucHBWw

— NPFL Tori Podcast (@NpflTori) September 22, 2026

Super Eagles camp update:

20 players hit camp, prepare for first training session.

1️⃣Simon Moses
2️⃣Akor Adams
3️⃣Taiwo awoniyi
4️⃣Isaac James
5️⃣Emmanuel Fernandez
6️⃣Benjamin Fredericks
7️⃣Moses Usor
8️⃣George Ilenikhena
9️⃣Arthur Okonkwo
🔟Alex Iwobi
1️⃣1️⃣Semi Ajayi
1️⃣2️⃣Calvin Bassey
1️⃣3️⃣Ola Aina
1️⃣4️⃣Ademola Lookman
1️⃣5️⃣Bright Osayi-Samuel
1️⃣6️⃣Chibuike Nwaiwu
1️⃣7️⃣Tolu Arokodare
1️⃣8️⃣Bruno Onyemaechi
1️⃣9️⃣Raphael Onyedika
2️⃣0️⃣Frank Onyeka

Three more expected at noon/past noon (should be in by now)

✅️Wilfred Ndidi
✅️Samuel Chukwueze
✅️Stanley Nwabali

Mubarak Suleiman - from the moment I watched him vs Arsenal and the likes in the Uefa Youth League, I knew another solid Naija talent has emerged.

A strong addition to the U23s.

The Other Slavia lads are all very solid ballers: Ayaosi, Moses, Isife.

There is also Izuchukwu Okonkwo.

George Ilenikhena x Akor Adams

One of Coach Chelle's Twin Attack Combo Options in the 4312/442 Diamond approach.

Akor x Simon x Awoniyi

oloriooko:
I saw the arrival of the French national team members to their training ground and I was grossly ashamed of how we treat our football stars.
Nothing stops the NFF from organising registered airport taxis to take these boys from the airport to their hotels after long trips.

We have to do better than this, these are guys that sacrifice their precious few days rest/visiting loved ones, to play for the honour of the country and we treat them like common nobodies

Yet we can quickly condemn some players that chose other countries above ours

I agree with dignifying labour. In fact I think we're too classless as a nation in that regard.
However, that thing about sacrifice? Bruh no o.

EElopa:
If Alex Iwobi moses Simon Akor Adams or Nwabili was seen at the club you guys will not say anything but because it is Fine boy Maduka Okoye you guys are shouting. Be honest with yourself Maduka Okoye looks just dey intimidate all of una especially when your girl is around dey watch him keep for Naija. I beginning to believe that this is where the jealousy is coming from.

the jealousy no be small

TheSuperNerd:
Mubarak Suleiman - from the moment I watched him vs Arsenal and the likes in the Uefa Youth League, I knew another solid Naija talent has emerged.

A strong addition to the U23s.

The Other Slavia lads are all very solid ballers: Ayaosi, Moses, Isife.

There is also Izuchukwu Okonkwo.

the boy is a baller. I wouldn’t hv had any issues adding him to the afcon qualifier team sef

oloriooko:
I saw the arrival of the French national team members to their training ground and I was grossly ashamed of how we treat our football stars.
Nothing stops the NFF from organising registered airport taxis to take these boys from the airport to their hotels after long trips.

We have to do better than this, these are guys that sacrifice their precious few days rest/visiting loved ones, to play for the honour of the country and we treat them like common nobodies

Yet we can quickly condemn some players that chose other countries above ours

na danfo dey pick our own players from airport?

Una too complain abeg 🤦‍♀️

Blueelf:

Most NIgerian football fans don't know and understand football 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/FWEPfgCrg1

— Proudly Biafran (@BiafranProudly) September 18, 2026

Yet someone wants me to accept our players playing in Turkish second division

You people on this thread aren't truthful, especially those of ypu that "claim" to have contacts of scouts and players

Akor Afams to Venezia was a bad move from the start and someone was saying that venezia is rebuilding"

The only players currently in the SE playing for prestigious club is Lookman

Are we saying Osimhen can't play for barca or bayern, or akor Adams can't play for valenc8a or even athletic club bilbao

Or Bassey can't play for AC Milan at least??

Common, which kind of agents do these guys have for Gods sake?

After an AAFCON like that, better agents would've sold Akor and Bassey at least to better clubs but zilch happened

Those of una wey dey claim "I get connection with this player, I get that player number", don't you talk to them??

Abi na only to flex your connect on this thread una sabi?

I see worse players play in better clubs

It's gotten to the point where someone wants me to accept KC Nacho in thw team??

Tufiakwa..make person from second league Turkish enter our team...

Are we Rwanda or Benin Republic??

These players are

1) Either not very ambitious
2) Have really bad agents and have refused to change such agents

Osimhen is looking like he'll waste his pr8mw years in Turkey and at the end of the day, it'll be a "what if, what if" situation. God forbid for him sha. He's too good for that league

Where a player plays doesn’t matter, what matters if how productive/good the player is 😁


Players balling for top clubs our own na to dey argue about those playing in “Amadispor” and Turkish 2nd division, a whole super eagles of Nigeria not squirrels of Benin or hawks of Togo

We no get shame true true 🤦‍♀️

Marketing is the key to successful product. This is why I always advocate for people with strong business background to be running institutions in Nigeria. When you are talking of attracting diasporan talents to rep Nigeria you have to make the supereagles brand attractive. Watching some of these players arrive at the hotel in a mini bus packed like a sardine is just not attractive. If I am a Francis Onyeka, Ethan Nwaneri watching these it will be a total turn off for me. Organizing it in a way where a whole bunch of the players arrive at a specified time then a proper bus will go pick them up and drop them off at the hotel.

TheSuperNerd:
Mubarak Suleiman - from the moment I watched him vs Arsenal and the likes in the Uefa Youth League, I knew another solid Naija talent has emerged.

A strong addition to the U23s.

The Other Slavia lads are all very solid ballers: Ayaosi, Moses, Isife.

There is also Izuchukwu Okonkwo.

He is talented. No doubt.

https://x.com/biafranproudly/status/2102377715227644282?s=46 Coach wan run mad 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Big fan of Okoye here, but if he comes late to camp again, I will be rooting for Okonkwo to start and probably be made the first choice going forward.

Mujtahida:
I no trust am jare. But let's see

Sentiments aside, in terms of aggression and never say die attitude, he is next to Osimhen currently. Add his long range shooting....he will come good. He is only Twenty.

ChrisKels:
Big fan of Okoye here, but if he comes late to camp again, I will be rooting for Okonkwo to start and probably be made the first choice going forward.

When there is Nwabali in camp?

Papi85:
Where a player plays doesn’t matter, what matters if how productive/good the player is 😁


Players balling for top clubs our own na to dey argue about those playing in “Amadispor” and Turkish 2nd division, a whole super eagles of Nigeria not squirrels of Benin or hawks of Togo

We no get shame true true 🤦‍♀️

My brother...different times we live in. I remember the time when every player and their agents made every effort to play in a top 5 league, cause our coach then insisted on that or no national team call up. We pray these set come good and attract scouts from the top Leagues.