Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been appointed the new assistant captain of the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen, who will serve as deputy to the newly appointed captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has also been handed the responsibility of taking penalties for the national team. The latest appointments follow a leadership …
The Super Eagles have received the house allocations promised to them following their runners-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Documents for the houses were presented to the players on Monday night in Fès, Morocco, by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, alongside the President of the Nigeria Football …
...Ex-NFF boss urges players to give their best against Lesotho, backs team to qualify for 2026 World Cup Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and FIFA Vice Chairman for Men’s National Teams Competitions, Amaju Pinnick, has charged the Super Eagles to show patriotism, discipline, and total commitment when they face Lesotho in Friday’s 2026 …
Nigerian trio Ibrahim Musa Gusau, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF); legal luminary Abdulhakeem Mustapha (SAN); and seasoned journalist and NFF executive committee member Aisha Falode have been appointed to key FIFA Standing Committees. In a development that further solidifies Nigeria’s growing influence in global football governance, the appointments place Nigerian expertise at the …
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic this month. The list, released on Friday morning by the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Director of Communication, Dr Ademola Olajire, includes experienced names and notable recalls as the three-time African …
