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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 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 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 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 Nigeria coach, Jose Peseiro has called up new faces for the national team clash against Sao Tome and Principe in the Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Peseiro who was just handed a contract extension recently by the NFF included only a home based player in the 23 man squad for […]