Nigeria

Former Nigeria striker Michael Eneramo died on Friday after collapsing during a local friendly match in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna. He was 40.

Former Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo died after collapsing on the field during a friendly game on Friday, the Nigerian Football Federation has announced.

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle is looking towards Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and Brentford defender Michael Kayode to headline a new group of players at the Unity Cup in London.

Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is now eligible to be selected by Nigeria after his international switch of allegiance from England, and comes at a time when Nigeria's goalkeeping depth chart has gone from stable to unsettled.

Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has had his request to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria approved by FIFA ahead of the World Cup.

Nigeria will play Poland and Portugal in friendly matches during the FIFA international match window in June, the Nigeria Football Federation announced.

Nigeria's strong performances against Jordan and Iran, without most of their starting stars, once again highlighted the frustration of the Super Eagles failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

Rarely has an international break largely devoid of competitive fixtures felt so loaded for Africa's national sides, with the continent still reeling in the aftermath of a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria's upcoming international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan have been relocated.

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee rejected Nigeria's protest over the eligibility of several players used by DR Congo in last November's African World Cup playoff, the Nigeria Football Federation announced Monday.