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. […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria and Ethiopia’s senior girls put up a hard-fought battle in Addis Ababa on Wednesday afternoon with the game ending 1-1 to set up an interesting return leg in Abuja on Tuesday next week. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade’s scorching shot from the edge of the box, six minutes after the restart, restored parity […]
By Saheed Afolabi Robo Queens founder and head coach, Emmanuel Osahon has canvassed for an indigenous coach to head the technical crew of Nigeria women’s football team side. The Super Falcons proceeded to the 2023 World Cup without an home based player which is the first time in the history of the Nigeria Women Football […]
By Saheed Afolabi The Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh has charged the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to dissect burning football issues in the country. Enoh gave the charge in his office at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja when he engaged the Board Members of the Federation, led by its President, Ibrahim Gusau in […]
By Saheed Afolabi The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau has revealed how the football authorities erased frivolous spendings and live within their resources. The NFF boss said the change started with him as he cut down on unnecessary expenditure so that the resources of the Glass House could be managed properly. Gusau narrated […]
By Saheed Afolabi The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau has disclosed how the Glass House will utilize the FIFA forward support fund. Gusau who just marked a yes in office as NFF boss has outlined the construction of a hostel accommodation for players and officials of the national team in order to ease […]
By Saheed Afolabi The President of the Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club (NESC), Honorable Sunny Gullong has tipped Nigeria to succeed at the 2024 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire. The supporters club boss commended the formidable squad of the Super Eagles and believe they will be victorious at the 2024 AFCON as he […]
By Saheed Afolabi Enyimba International head coach, Finidi George has set the Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) title target for the Nigeria national team. The Ex international recently guided the People’s Elephant to win the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) title at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Largos. Finidi said it’s every Africa nation […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria head coach, Randy Waldrum has included eight home based players in the squad called on to execute the Women Africa Cup Of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe. Waldrum called 24 players for the encounter against the True Patriots Ladies which will be held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, […]
