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The Nigeria Football Federation NFF and the Super Eagles players have strongly denied a report from an online publication alleging that the players have not received their bonuses and allowances. According to the report, the presidency released funds to the NFF last year, overseen by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, to […]

Nigeria’s aspirations of reaching the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations AAFCON 2024 final were shattered following a 6-2 defeat to Morocco in the semi finals. Coach Victor Wenwe’s team struggled against the skilful and fast North African side, which had previously eliminated the host nation, Egypt. The Special Eagles’ vulnerabilities were evident earlier in

The Special Eagles of Nigeria have advanced to the semi finals of the Africa Amputee Football Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt, following a hard fought 2-1 victory over Liberia. Nigeria initially took the lead, but Liberia equalized before the Special Eagles netted the winning goal. This victory not only propelled them into the semi

Benjamin James is optimistic about the prospects of the new Super Eagles technical crew under head coach Finidi George. James, along with Daniel Amokachi, will serve as assistants, with Amokachi being the first assistant and James as the second assistant. The former Shooting Stars player emphasized the collaborative effort among the coaching staff to build

Coach Finidi George has expressed his confidence in the talent within Nigeria’s domestic league, stating that at least seven players from the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL are capable of playing for the Super Eagles. During a media tour, the new Super Eagles coach highlighted the potential of these players and emphasized the importance of

Victor Onyekachukwu Nwenwe, coach of Nigeria’s amputee football national team, the Special Eagles, has confidently stated that his team will return home with the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations AAFCON trophy. The team, which departed Lagos on Thursday for the tournament, has undergone extensive preparations, including numerous friendly matches. Nwenwe expressed his gratitude for

The Confederation of African Football CAF has scheduled the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Squirrels of Benin Republic for Monday, June 10. The match will take place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, with a kickoff time of 5 PM Nigeria time. Benin will

Taiwo Awoniyi, a prominent player for the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, has openly expressed that the disappointment of not qualifying for the Qatar 2022 World Cup still looms large in the team’s collective memory. The Super Eagles were knocked out by their arch rivals, the Black Stars of Ghana, during the qualifiers after

In a recent unveiling, Finidi George, the newly appointed coach for the Super Eagles, introduced his foreign assistants who share Nigerian heritage. Among the key additions are Benjamin James and Chima Onyeike, bringing a mix of local and international experience to the team. Benjamin James, originally from Lagos’ Ajegunle area and a native of Bayelsa

Finidi George, the newly appointed coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has been tasked with two critical objectives securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup and integrating more home based players into the national team. Nigeria currently stands third in their qualifying group after drawing with Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November. With crucial matches approaching, the