National Team News

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed his admiration for Maduka Okoye and stated there is no rivalry between them. Okoye has been recalled to the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic, following his impressive performances for Serie A club Udinese. Nwabali, who has established […]

AFCON MVP William Ekong has declared himself fit and ready to play for the Super Eagles in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin. Despite his assurance of fitness, Ekong was not initially selected for the qualifiers by coach Finidi George. Ekong emphasized, I am available for the matches because I

In a significant twist for Nigeria’s national football team, Nathan Tella has withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers due to family reasons. His absence opens the door for Enugu Rangers’ midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin, who coach Finidi George has summoned as a replacement. This adjustment comes close on the heels of Kenneth Obinna

NPFL side Rangers celebrated their defender Kenneth Igboke’s first invitation to the national team camp. Igboke was called up by head coach Finidi George as a replacement for injured Napoli striker Victor Osimhen for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and the Benin Republic. Igboke has been a standout performer for

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF and the Super Eagles players have strongly denied a report from an online publication alleging that the players have not received their bonuses and allowances. According to the report, the presidency released funds to the NFF last year, overseen by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, to

Nigeria’s aspirations of reaching the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations AAFCON 2024 final were shattered following a 6-2 defeat to Morocco in the semi finals. Coach Victor Wenwe’s team struggled against the skilful and fast North African side, which had previously eliminated the host nation, Egypt. The Special Eagles’ vulnerabilities were evident earlier in

The Special Eagles of Nigeria have advanced to the semi finals of the Africa Amputee Football Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt, following a hard fought 2-1 victory over Liberia. Nigeria initially took the lead, but Liberia equalized before the Special Eagles netted the winning goal. This victory not only propelled them into the semi

Benjamin James is optimistic about the prospects of the new Super Eagles technical crew under head coach Finidi George. James, along with Daniel Amokachi, will serve as assistants, with Amokachi being the first assistant and James as the second assistant. The former Shooting Stars player emphasized the collaborative effort among the coaching staff to build

Coach Finidi George has expressed his confidence in the talent within Nigeria’s domestic league, stating that at least seven players from the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL are capable of playing for the Super Eagles. During a media tour, the new Super Eagles coach highlighted the potential of these players and emphasized the importance of

Victor Onyekachukwu Nwenwe, coach of Nigeria’s amputee football national team, the Special Eagles, has confidently stated that his team will return home with the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations AAFCON trophy. The team, which departed Lagos on Thursday for the tournament, has undergone extensive preparations, including numerous friendly matches. Nwenwe expressed his gratitude for