National Team News

Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has urged the Benin Republic not to underestimate Nigeria ahead of their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier in Uyo. Nigeria, runners-up in the 2023 AFCON, will face Benin on September 7, 2024, in their opening match of the qualifiers. Despite recent struggles, including a winless streak […]

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed his readiness to compete with Stanley Nwabali for the starting role in the national team ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After a long absence from the squad, Okoye has returned following his resurgence in form at Serie A club Udinese, where he helped

Crawley Town’s new signing, Benjamin Tanimu, has been called up to the Super Eagles squad to replace Fenerbahçe fullback Bright Osayi Samuel for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Osayi Samuel has been sidelined due to an ankle injury, missing Fenerbahçe’s recent league games and now the

Interim manager of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed strong confidence in his team’s ability to secure victories in their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The Super Eagles will face the Benin Republic on September 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium before traveling to Kigali

Seven Super Eagles players have arrived in Uyo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin’s Cheetahs. The players who landed in Uyo at 10 am include Nottingham Forest duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina, Lazio’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, William Troost Ekong, West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi, Olisa Ndah, and Atalanta

Stringent German tax regulations have derailed the agreement between the Nigeria Football Federation NFF and Coach Bruno Labbadia, which would have seen Labbadia take charge as the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The NFF, after reaching an agreement in principle with Labbadia, was unable to finalize the deal due to the tax obligations imposed

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has officially withdrawn the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as the head coach of the Super Eagles after contract negotiations fell through. The NFF had initially announced Labbadia’s appointment with immediate effect on Tuesday, but the deal collapsed due to issues surrounding tax obligations in Germany. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau explained

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has announced a 23-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The roster features a balanced mix of seasoned players and rising talents as Nigeria aims to secure a spot in the tournament. The goalkeepers include Stanley Nwabali, who was outstanding in

Several Super Eagles players who contributed to Nigeria’s qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON have expressed their frustration over being excluded from a share of the prize money. Nigeria finished as runners up in the tournament, securing $4 million after losing 2-1 to Cote d’Ivoire in the final. While each player in

A German football tactician and former Bayern Munich striker, Bruno Labbadia, has been appointed as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The Nigerian Football Federation NFF confirmed this appointment following the resignation of former coach Finidi George, who led the team in only two matches. With Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers on the