The ongoing African cup of Nations (AFCON) was one competition that did not elicit so much excitement from the average Nigerian because the super eagles had just lost the opportunity to partake in the next world cup, so the morale of Nigerians towards the eagles was at an all-time low. However, the Nigeria Super Eagles …
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has urged Eric Chelle’s side to approach their AFCON 2025 Round of 16 clash with Mozambique with seriousness and discipline. The match, set for Monday night, will decide which team advances to the quarter-finals. “Every team is under pressure at this knockout stage. The Super Eagles must remember that …
Chidozie Awaziem says the Super Eagles must learn from their 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt and shift their focus to AFCON 2025. The match, played at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday night, saw Mahmoud Sabre and Mostafa Mohammed score for Egypt, while Awaziem headed in Nigeria’s lone goal late in the first half. The …
The Super Eagles of Nigeria resumed training on Wednesday morning following their 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium. The team's media officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed that the players will hold another training session in the evening to fine-tune preparations ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament. READ ALSO: 2026 FIFA World Cup …
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says it is time for Nigeria’s women’s team to move beyond African glory and challenge the world’s best. In an interview with FIFA.com, the Paris Saint-Germain winger expressed confidence in the team’s quality and ambition. “We don’t just want to be African champions anymore. We want to be global contenders,” …
...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 …
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho have taken a blow as injuries and visa delays cut the Super Eagles’ 23-man squad down to 21 players. Head coach Eric Sekou Chelle now faces a selection challenge ahead of the Group C showdown in Polokwane, South Africa, this Friday. Key players like …
By Esther Ososanya Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has expressed deep disappointment over the home-based Super Eagles’ disastrous 4-0 defeat to Sudan, which confirmed their early exit from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Zanzibar. The match, played on Tuesday night at the Amman Stadium, saw Sudan net twice in each half, leaving Nigeria …
By Esther Ososanya In a major squad overhaul ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Bendel Insurance Football Club has officially confirmed the departure of 25 players, including some of its most prominent first-team names. Among the key exits are club captain Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi, veteran striker Austin Ogunye, and experienced forward Bernard …
By Esther Ososanya After a season in the lower division, Ekiti United Football Club has confirmed its return to the Nigeria National League (NNL) ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. The announcement was made by the club’s media officer, Blessing Akinyemi, who revealed that the team has successfully acquired a promotion slot to feature in Nigeria’s …
