Several Super Eagles players who contributed to Nigeria’s qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON have expressed their frustration over being excluded from a share of the prize money. Nigeria finished as runners up in the tournament, securing $4 million after losing 2-1 to Cote d’Ivoire in the final. While each player in […]
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A German football tactician and former Bayern Munich striker, Bruno Labbadia, has been appointed as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The Nigerian Football Federation NFF confirmed this appointment following the resignation of former coach Finidi George, who led the team in only two matches. With Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers on the
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Super Eagles midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi have expressed their determination ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Speaking after Fulham’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City, Iwobi emphasised the importance of securing the points needed for qualification and called on his teammates to rise to the
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The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has secured a sponsor to cover the salary of the new Super Eagles coach, a senior official confirmed. This development resolves concerns about payment, which had previously been a point of contention due to the NFF’s financial struggles. In the past, the NFF had difficulties meeting salary obligations, even after
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The Super Eagles will open their training camp in Uyo on September 1, 2024, as they prepare for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. The Nigerian national team will first face Benin at home on September 7, with the match scheduled for 5 pm. Three days later, they will travel to Rwanda for
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Jan Olof ‘Janne’ Andersson, former Swedish national football team coach, will be the new coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Andersson, aged 61, led Sweden from 2016 to 2023, during which time he qualified the team for the 2018 World Cup and the 2020 Euros. However, he could not guide Sweden to the 2022 World Cup
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Augustine Eguavoen, the current Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, may step in as the interim coach for the Super Eagles during their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. With no permanent coach appointed since Finidi George’s departure, Eguavoen has been placed on standby to monitor
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The Nigeria Football Federation NFF is facing significant pressure over the delayed appointment of a new head coach for the Super Eagles. It has been two months since Finidi George resigned from the position, and with just three weeks remaining before the opening match of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin, the NFF has yet
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A senior player in the Super Eagles has expressed the urgent need for a “crazy” coach to lead the Nigerian national team back to its former glory. The player, who has extensive experience in Europe and is considered a team leader, emphasized the need for a no nonsense coach who commands respect and makes decisive
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Top corporate sponsor has been secured to cover the salary of the new Super Eagles coach. A senior official disclosed that this sponsor is one of Nigeria’s leading banks. While the story is still developing, further details are expected to emerge soon. This arrangement mirrors a previous sponsorship where oil company Aiteo paid the salaries
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