National Team News

Nigeria’s Super Falcons dropped from 36th to 43rd in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, the biggest points loss of any nation in the October update. They remain the highest ranked women’s team in Africa. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped seven places in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, falling from 36th to 43rd. The

The Benfica forward came off the bench, scored within eight minutes and joined a long list of Nigerian debut scorers. A debut to remember Peter Edokpolor says he is relishing the stunning goal that brought Nigeria back into Tuesday’s friendly against Russia. The Benfica forward scored eight minutes after replacing Moses Simon, making it 3-2

The coach blames a lack of intensity for the 3-0 loss in Bissau and wants a new-look Nigeria to show it against Russia. Injuries and club refusals have stripped his squad of several regulars. Eric Chelle says the Super Eagles are motivated to return to winning ways against Russia on Tuesday, October 6, at the

Moses Simon has told the Super Eagles’ critics and Russia alike that Nigeria did not fly across continents to lose. The winger is expected to captain a reshaped side in Nizhny Novgorod. Moses Simon has promised the Super Eagles will go all out against Russia on Tuesday, October 6. The 30-year-old Paris FC winger made