National Team News

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

Speculations are circulating that the NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, and Sports Minister, John Enoh, are currently in London to meet with potential foreign coaches for the Super Eagles. Reports indicate that Gusau left Abuja for London on Monday, and Enoh has also made his way to the English capital. The exact purpose of their visit

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against Benin Republic, Rwanda, and Libya in Group D for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers. This draw offers Nigeria an early chance to avenge their recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Benin Republic. Both teams will face each other again in

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are among the 12 teams placed in Pot 1 ahead of the draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. The draw for the biennial competition is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday. According to the Confederation of African Football CAF, the highest ranked