National Team News

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 […]

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

The Super Eagles are set to kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers with two critical matches. They will face Benin on Saturday, September 7, in Uyo, a team that recently shocked them with a 2-1 victory during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June. Following this, the Super Eagles will travel

Dimeji Lawal, a former Nigerian international, has stressed the urgency for the Nigeria Football Federation NFF to appoint a new head coach for the Super Eagles following Finidi George’s resignation in June. With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers approaching, Lawal emphasizes the need for swift action to ensure the team’s preparedness. Since

The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s esteemed women’s football team, concluded their Paris 2024 Olympic campaign with a series of challenging matches against some of the world’s top teams. Despite their determination and fan support, the team did not advance further in the tournament. Led by Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, the team showcased resilience and skill throughout the

Former Nigerian footballer Haruna Doda has expressed his ambition to coach the Nigeria Under 17 Golden Eaglets, with a vision to revive Nigeria’s footballing prestige. Doda believes that his extensive experience and knowledge can bring back the glory days of Nigerian football. Doda has played for Bendel Insurance and Enugu Rangers and holds a UEFA

For the decisive Group C clash against Japan in the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Super Falcons have made a single change to their starting XI. New PSG signing Jennifer Echegini will start in place of Esther Okoronkwo, who played in the previous match against Spain. The core of the team remains unchanged, with Asisat Oshoala

Spanish coach Juan Carlos Magro has applied for the position of head coach of the Nigeria U20 team, the Flying Eagles. The 48 year old UEFA Pro Licensed coach submitted an impressive eight page document in response to the NFF’s advertisement for the vacant post, with the application deadline set for August 4. Magro’s detailed

After several months of delay and initial denial by the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, the women’s U20 team, the Falconets, have finally received their outstanding bonuses and allowances for the 2022 World Cup in Costa Rica. This payment follows the approval of a 12 billion Naira bail out fund by President Bola Tinubu in January,

The Nigerian football scene has been in turmoil since the departure of head coach José Peseiro from the Super Eagles, with no substantive replacement named in the past five months. This absence of leadership has significantly impacted the national teams’ performances under NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau’s tenure. The lack of a head coach