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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The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has officially withdrawn the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as the head coach of the Super Eagles after contract negotiations fell through.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

Super Eagles midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi have expressed their determination ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Speaking after Fulham’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City, Iwobi emphasised the importance of securing the points needed for qualification and called on his teammates to rise to the

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has secured a sponsor to cover the salary of the new Super Eagles coach, a senior official confirmed. This development resolves concerns about payment, which had previously been a point of contention due to the NFF’s financial struggles. In the past, the NFF had difficulties meeting salary obligations, even after

The Super Eagles will open their training camp in Uyo on September 1, 2024, as they prepare for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. The Nigerian national team will first face Benin at home on September 7, with the match scheduled for 5 pm. Three days later, they will travel to Rwanda for

Jan Olof ‘Janne’ Andersson, former Swedish national football team coach, will be the new coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Andersson, aged 61, led Sweden from 2016 to 2023, during which time he qualified the team for the 2018 World Cup and the 2020 Euros. However, he could not guide Sweden to the 2022 World Cup

Augustine Eguavoen, the current Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, may step in as the interim coach for the Super Eagles during their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. With no permanent coach appointed since Finidi George’s departure, Eguavoen has been placed on standby to monitor