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By Saheed Afolabi The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed German coach Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The announcement was made by NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, on Tuesday. Labbadia, a respected figure in European football, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria international, Chidinma Okeke has teamed up with Mexican side, Club America on a permanent move. The high flying technical defender joined the Mexican club from Japanese side, Mynavi Sendai Ladies where she had a stellar 2023/2024 campaign season. She was an integral part of MySendai scintillating run in the […]
By Saheed Afolabi The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is teaming up with the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) to unearth the next generation of football stars. The FIFA Talent Development Scheme is set to kick off in Lagos, providing a platform for over 500 young talents to showcase their abilities. This initiative marks […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria defeated Cameroon with a fascinating performance to zoom into the quarter final of the 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON). A brace from forward, Ademola Lookman condemned silenced the Indomitable Lions at the Stade de Felix, Abidjan. Historically, the Felix stadium was the ground that Cameroon won the AFCON […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria tricky winger, Moses Simon has revealed the threat posed by Guinea Bissau ahead of their Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) final group A clash at the Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. The Eagles have four points from two matches and must win the encounter against Guinea Bissau to have […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria captain, Ahmed Musa has set a final target for the Super Eagles in the Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) holding in Cote D’Ivoire. The Eagles sparked a shocking waves across Africa by defeating host nation, Ivory Coast 1-0 in front of their home fans to go second in group […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria winger, Moses Simon has charged his teammates to wake up from their slumber following their disappointing result against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. The Super Eagles were far from their best and held Equatorial Guinea to a 1-1 draw despite the wastefulness in front of goal from Osimhen. Simon revealed, […]
By Saheed Afolabi The Nigeria national team were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan. Victor Osimhen 38th minute strike cancelled out Salvador opener in the 36th minute. The first chance of the game fell to Osimhen who blasted his effort over the goal post. Equatorial Guinea […]
By Saheed Afolabi Head Coach Jose Santos Peseiro has invited goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo Awoniyi among a list of 23 players for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. There are […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria thrashed Ethiopia 4-0 to book a place in the next round of the 2024 Olympics qualifiers. Rasheedat Ajibade grabbed a brace with a sole goal each from Uchenna Kanu and Asisat Oshoala. The Super Falcons started the game as the brighter side with some chances created through the midfield combination fluid. […]