National Team News

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 […]

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

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

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,

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’

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

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

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, says the Super Eagles are on course to achieve “great things” under head coach Éric Chelle, following Nigeria’s impressive showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Gusau expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance in the tournament — where Nigeria finished third

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed the FIFA Men’s World Rankings after a strong showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and recent competitive results, reflecting improvement on the global stage. In the latest rankings released by FIFA, Nigeria moved up to 38th in the world, a jump of three places since the previous list.

Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey and Stanley Nwabali have been selected in the Best XI for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, recognising their outstanding performances during the tournament’s high-stakes stages. Bassey, the Fulham centre-back, was named among the standout defenders after leading Nigeria’s rearguard with consistent, commanding displays — particularly in the semi-final stalemate against hosts