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NFF Clarifies Position on Chelsea’s Tosin Super Eagles Commitment

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 8, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has addressed the status of Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo concerning his potential commitment to the Super Eagles. Following his recent move from Fulham to Chelsea, there has been increased interest in whether Adarabioyo will represent Nigeria internationally. While local media reports suggest that the defender is open to playing for […]

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Nigeria Names Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Libya

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 6, 2024

The Super Eagles have unveiled their 23-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying matches against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Key players like William Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Wilfred Ndidi, and Alex Iwobi have been called up by head coach Augustine Eguavoen. Injured striker Victor Osimhen, who is currently sidelined,

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Hervé Declines Nigeria Super Eagles Job Despite Best Offer from NFF

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 4, 2024

Renowned French football coach Hervé Renard has revealed the reasons behind his decision to turn down an offer to coach Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Despite receiving what he described as the best offer of his career from the Nigerian Football Federation NFF, Renard ultimately felt that the role was not the right fit for him at

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Eguavoen Lists Conditions for Taking Permanent Super Eagles Role

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 3, 2024

Augustine Eguavoen, the current caretaker coach of the Super Eagles, has outlined his conditions for taking on the role full time. The NFF technical director stated that he would require a long term contract, along with patience and support, to succeed in the position. If I were to switch to the role permanently, it’s something

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Chrisantus’ Rise from Owerri to the Super Eagles Earns AFCON Call Up

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 2, 2024

Uche Chrisantus, a 21 year old Nigerian footballer, has been named in the provisional squad for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya. This is a significant step in his career, as only a year ago, he was playing in Nigeria before moving to Spain’s third division. Now, Chrisantus plays in

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Flamingos Set for FIFA U17 Women’ World Cup with Strong 21 Player Squad

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 1, 2024

The head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has officially revealed the 21-woman Flamingos’ squad for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in the Dominican Republic. Key players like team captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong feature prominently. Harmony Chidi, in particular, has been a standout, scoring 13 goals

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Odegbami Advocates for Siasia and Eguavoen Partnership to Lead Eagles

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 28, 2024

With Nigeria’s Super Eagles set to face Libya in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers, former Nigerian football star Segun Odegbami has suggested a strategic coaching partnership between Augustine Eguavoen and Samson Siasia. Odegbami believes that, given Eguavoen’s current role as head of the Technical Department of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, it is imperative to reinforce

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Eguavoen Fired Up to Silence Doubters as Super Eagles Coach

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 28, 2024

After initial hesitation, Augustine Eguavoen is now fully motivated to make the most of his temporary role as Super Eagles coach and prove his critics wrong. The Nigerian Football Federation NFF has thrown its full support behind the technical director, despite his earlier reluctance to return for a fourth stint as head coach. Eguavoen’s appointment

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NPFL stars step up as Flying Eagles struggle to shine

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 27, 2024

The Flying Eagles are set to bolster their squad by bringing in several Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL stars, following a series of unconvincing performances from the current team, which mainly consists of academy players. Under new coach Aliyu Zubairu, the team has had mixed results in training camp, defeating non league side Water FC

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Tosin’s international future ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 26, 2024

Speculation has been circulating regarding the international future of Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, with reports suggesting that he has committed to representing Nigeria over his birth country, England. However, sources close to the situation indicate that these reports are premature, as the player has not been contacted to clarify his international intentions. The 26 year

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