National Team News

Gabriel Osho, a defender nurtured at Reading, has arrived in Abidjan ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin’s Cheetahs, set for this week at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium. Osho, who has previously been called up but missed out due to injury, is eager for a potential cap tying debut with the […]

The Super Eagles are set to face Benin and Rwanda in their final qualifying matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, with coach Augustine Eguavoen stressing the importance of securing maximum points. Currently, Nigeria tops Group D with 10 points from four matches and requires at least one point to guarantee their place

Coach Augustine Eguavoen’s latest Super Eagles squad list has sparked debate, particularly regarding the inclusion of Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar. Despite his prolonged goal drought having failed to score in eight appearances this season Umar has been recalled for Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This decision has raised questions about the

Nigeria’s interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has backtracked on his earlier commitment to include Cyriel Dessers, Rangers’ dual national striker, in the squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. Despite previously promising Dessers’ inclusion, Eguavoen has instead opted for Real Sociedad’s Umar Sadiq, despite Sadiq’s recent lack of form

Nwankwo Kanu, the two-time African Player of the Year, has voiced his support for Ademola Lookman, calling him a prime candidate for this year’s CAF Player of the Year. The awards ceremony is set for December 16 in Marrakech, Morocco, and Lookman has already been shortlisted in the top 10, alongside Nigerian defender William Ekong.

Victor Osimhen has returned to full training with Galatasaray ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 7. The Nigerian forward was seen participating in team exercises at the Florya Metin Oktay Facilities after recovering from a minor injury. This development brings relief to Nigeria’s interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, who had

Nigeria’s Flamingos have been awarded the Fair Play Award at the recently concluded FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. This recognition was given to the team for their exemplary conduct, which included respecting opponents and officials, adhering to the rules, and actively opposing discrimination throughout the tournament. The Fair Play Award highlights

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will commence their training camp on November 10 in Abidjan ahead of a critical 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin. According to reports, players will fly directly from their respective clubs abroad to join the camp in the Ivorian capital. This strategic preparation comes ahead of their match against Benin on

Several Super Eagles legends, including Victor Ikpeba, the 1997 CAF Player of the Year, have voiced their support for Ademola Lookman to follow Victor Osimhen’s footsteps and become Africa’s top footballer at the CAF Awards in Morocco next month. Lookman’s remarkable achievements, notably his hat trick for Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League and his

Super Falcons’ interim manager, Justin Magudu, has announced his commitment to providing more opportunities for Nigerian based players to secure spots on the national team. Speaking after Nigeria’s 4-1 victory over Algeria in Lagos, which completed a 6-1 aggregate win in their international friendlies, Magudu emphasized that talent, not location, will determine player selection. This