National Team News

The Nigerian football scene has been in turmoil since the departure of head coach José Peseiro from the Super Eagles, with no substantive replacement named in the past five months. This absence of leadership has significantly impacted the national teams’ performances under NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau’s tenure. The lack of a head coach […]

The Super Falcons will commence their campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a challenging yet promising opening group match against South American champions Brazil. The match is scheduled to take place at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux, kicking off at 6 pm. Returning to the Olympics after 16 years, the Super Falcons last

Former Super Eagles star Osaze Odemwingie has urged supporters not to lose hope in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign despite a challenging start. Nigeria is currently second from bottom in their group, with only three points from four matches, trailing Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin by four points. Odemwingie reminded fans that Nigeria has

Coach Randy Waldrum has named his strongest lineup for the Super Falcons in today’s friendly against the reigning Olympic champions, Canada. The starting XI includes notable players such as goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, skipper Rasheedat Ajibade, winger Toni Payne, striker Chinwendu Ihezuo, and new PSG signing Jennifer Echegini. However, reigning African Player of the Year, Asisat

Jose Peseiro has been commended for his tactical approach that led the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. Despite criticism from fans regarding the style of play, Peseiro’s strategy focused on organizing a compact defence, which proved effective in getting the team to within one game of their

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to drop a spot in the upcoming FIFA ranking, falling to 39th in the world and fourth in Africa, behind Senegal, Egypt, and Côte d’Ivoire. This decline follows a previous drop from 30th to 38th place last month, attributed to indifferent results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The complete schedule for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying matches has been released. The Nigerian national team will begin their campaign in September with a home game against West African rivals Benin, followed by an away match against Rwanda. In October, the Super Eagles will face a double header against

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has announced an open call for applications for the position of Head Coach for the Beach Soccer National Team, known as the Supersand Eagles. The announcement, made via the NFF’s official website, outlines the specific qualifications required for the role. Candidates must have attended at least one beach soccer refresher

A new coach for the Super Eagles is set to be announced soon, following interviews with shortlisted foreign candidates. According to sources, the Nigerian Football Federation NFF President and the Sports Minister recently visited London regarding this appointment. The selection process included virtual interviews with NFF technical committee Vice Chairman Felix Anyansi Agwu, technical director

Super Eagles midfielder Bruno Onyemaechi highlighted the immense pressure and expectations that come with wearing the Nigeria jersey. In an interview with EaglesTracker, the Boavista defender mentioned that the pressure from fans and the need to win every match can be overwhelming. Onyemaechi shared that even though he plays in Portugal, the pressure from representing