National Team News

In a thrilling international friendly, Nigeria’s Super Falcons emerged victorious over Algeria’s Green Ladies with a 2-0 win at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne Remo. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade led the team with two brilliant first half goals. Her first strike, set up by defender Oluwatosin Demehin in the 24th minute, saw Ajibade outpace […]

The Confederation of African Football CAF has awarded Nigeria’s Super Eagles three points and three goals following the cancellation of their 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Libya. This decision solidifies Nigeria’s position at the top of their qualifying group with 10 points from four matches, putting them four points ahead of their nearest competitor, Benin.

Interim coach of the Super Falcons, Justine Madugu, has expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver a “masterclass performance” in their upcoming friendlies against Algeria, aiming to bounce back after a disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Nigerian team, nine time African champions, lost all three of their group games during the

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed three places in the latest FIFA rankings, now sitting as the 36th best team in the world, despite a disrupted 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier against Libya. Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over Libya in Uyo but could not play the reverse fixture after being held

Former Nigerian World Cup star Victor Ikpeba has defended the Super Eagles’ decision to boycott their recent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier after being held hostage for 20 hours at a Libyan airport. The team was scheduled to play in Benina, Libya, but after the ordeal, the players and officials decided it was

Super Falcons’ head coach, Justine Madugu, has called up 25 players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade and top goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, for two international friendly matches against Algeria’s national women’s team. These matches, scheduled for October 26th and 29th at Lagos’ Mobolaji Johnson Arena, mark the first time in three years that the Super Falcons will

Paris FC goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is set to lead a group of five other foreign based players as the Super Falcons prepare for their upcoming friendlies against Algeria in Lagos. Among those joining Nnadozie are Christy Uchiebe from Benfica, Rasheedat Ajibade of Atletico Madrid, Deborah Abiodun from the University of Pittsburgh, Monday Gift from UD

CAF has issued a Sunday deadline for Libya to submit relevant documents concerning the 2025 AFCON Group D qualifier against Nigeria, which was cancelled after the Super Eagles refused to play. The Super Eagles were held at a Libyan airport for 20 hours, which led to the match, scheduled for Tuesday night in Benina, being

The Nigerian Football Federation NFF has announced that arrangements are underway to bring the Super Eagles back to Nigeria after the team reportedly endured inhumane treatment in Libya ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifier. According to the NFF, the players have decided to boycott the match, citing unacceptable conditions and concerns for their safety. This

In a thrilling 2025 AFCON qualifier match, Fisayo Dele Bashiru came off the bench to secure a late victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against a resolute Libyan side in Uyo. The Lazio midfielder capitalized on an 86th minute cross from Moses Simon, finally breaking through Libya’s defence to score the winning goal, ending the game