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NFF Technical Committee Meets Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Ahead of Major Decisions

NFF Technical Committee Meets Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Ahead of Major Decisions

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee held a meeting with Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle as part of preparations for upcoming national team commitments and squad selections. The session brought together key NFF officials and the French-Malian coach to finalise plans for the team. The gathering was aimed at discussing squad lists and […]

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Super Eagles Target March Friendly With Iran Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Super Eagles Target March Friendly With Iran Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in talks to play an international friendly match against Iran in March 2026 as both nations prepare for the FIFA World Cup later this year, according to reports. The proposed fixture is part of a series of warm-up games being scheduled for the next international window, with March 27,

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Super Falcons to Face Cameroon in WAFCON 2026 Preparatory Friendlies

Super Falcons to Face Cameroon in WAFCON 2026 Preparatory Friendlies

Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, will take on Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in two international friendly matches as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The matches will be played in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with the first clash scheduled for Saturday, 28 February 2026, and the second

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We’re Still Waiting — Dikko on FIFA 2026 WC Petition Ruling

We’re Still Waiting — Dikko on FIFA 2026 WC Petition Ruling

Shehu Dikko, Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), says the country is still waiting for FIFA’s verdict on its petition against DR Congo over player eligibility in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, with the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the tournament hanging in the balance. Dikko stressed that Nigeria has submitted its

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Super Eagles Set for Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire Nations League Clash

Super Eagles Set for Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire Nations League Clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are preparing for tough tests against regional rivals Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as the inaugural “African Nations League” gets underway, marking a fresh competitive chapter in African football. Nigeria will face both West African opponents in the zonal phase of the tournament, which is set to be played across four

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Super Falcons Set to Open 2026 WAFCON Camp on February 24

Super Falcons Set to Open 2026 WAFCON Camp on February 24

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will begin preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when their training camp opens on Tuesday, February 24, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed. The reigning African champions are aiming to defend their continental title next month. Nigeria are drawn in Group C alongside Malawi, Zambia

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Portugal Propose High-Profile Friendly Against Super Eagles

Portugal Propose High-Profile Friendly Against Super Eagles

Portugal’s national football team has proposed an international friendly match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles as part of preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, multiple reports confirm. The friendly — currently in advanced talks between the Portuguese Football Federation and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to take place in Lisbon in June,

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Osimhen, Lookman & Yekini Lead Nigeria’s All-Time AFCON Goal Kings List

Osimhen, Lookman & Yekini Lead Nigeria’s All-Time AFCON Goal Kings List

Nigeria’s rich history at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been defined by goals and creative play, and a new ranking highlights the nation’s most prolific contributors in terms of goals and assists in the competition. The list, compiled by Complete Sports, blends historic legends with modern stars who have shaped the Super Eagles’

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NFF Explains Why Super Eagles Missed AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Ceremony

NFF Explains Why Super Eagles Missed AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Ceremony

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has explained why the Super Eagles players were absent from the medal presentation ceremony following their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Although Nigeria secured the bronze medal with a 4–2 penalty shootout win over Egypt in the third-place playoff, the squad did not

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Yaya Touré Hails Super Eagles as Most Impressive Team at AFCON 2025

Yaya Touré Hails Super Eagles as Most Impressive Team at AFCON 2025

African football legend Yaya Touré has described Nigeria’s Super Eagles as the most impressive team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, despite their campaign ending in a semi-final defeat. Touré praised Nigeria’s attacking style, goal output and overall performances throughout the tournament, saying they stood out above other contenders. In his

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