National Team News

Alex Iwobi, the Super Eagles midfielder, opened up about the tactical limitations he faced during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON under the guidance of then head coach Jose Peseiro. As Nigeria gears up for a friendly match against Ghana in Marrakesh, Iwobi reflected on the team’s performance at the AFCON, particularly the 1-2 defeat […]

Manchester City’s celebrated coach Pep Guardiola has endorsed Domenec Torrent, his long standing assistant, for the prestigious role of head coach for Nigeria’s senior national team. This development follows the departure of Jose Peseiro, whose contract concluded last month, leaving the Super Eagles in search of a new leader. Torrent, who boasts an impressive resume

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the arrival of ten players in Morocco for the Super Eagles’ March international fixtures, as reported by All Nigeria Soccer. Among the early arrivals is Rangers’ striker Cyriel Dessers, marking his return to the national team after approximately fourteen months. Despite being part of the provisional squad for the

Tyronne Ebuehi, the Nigerian defender playing for Empoli in Italy, has been ruled out of the upcoming Super Eagles friendlies against Ghana and Mali due to a significant knee injury. Empoli confirmed that Ebuehi suffered a partial tear of his ACL in his right knee during a match against Bologna last weekend, an injury that

In the latest FIFA women’s world rankings, Nigeria’s Super Falcons and South Africa’s Banyana Banyana have been recognized as the top two ranked teams in Africa. Despite a slight drop, the Super Falcons have fallen two places to 36th in the global rankings but remain the leading African team. This ranking comes after their aggregate

In a recent update from the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, the appointment of a permanent head coach for the Super Eagles has been postponed until the end of April. This decision comes as the team prepares for upcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Mali, with Finidi George stepping in as the interim head coach. George,

Finidi George, who served as an assistant to Jose Peseiro at the recent African Cup of Nations AFCON, is set to take the helm of the Super Eagles for their upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali. The decision comes as the matches, scheduled between March 22 and 26, maybe too soon for a newly appointed

Gabriel Adebayo Osho, the Luton Town central defender, has been presented with a golden opportunity to make his mark with the Super Eagles in the upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali. This season, Osho has been a standout performer in the Premier League, showcasing his versatility and defensive prowess. Born in Reading, England, to Nigerian

Stanley Nwabali, the distinguished goalkeeper for the Super Eagles, is on the verge of a complete recovery, just in time for the forthcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Mali. The talented goalkeeper had to prematurely exit the pitch during a recent game between Chippa United and Mamelodi Sundowns due to an injury, raising concerns about

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for an exciting double header of friendly matches against the Black Stars of Ghana and the Eagles of Mali, scheduled to take place in March in Marrakech, Morocco. This announcement comes from the Nigeria Football Federation NFF Communications Department, marking a significant moment in the team’s preparations.