National Team News

As the Nigeria Football Federation NFF deliberates on the future leadership of the Super Eagles following Jose Peseiro’s contract expiration, a prominent team member has voiced scepticism about the suitability of indigenous coaches for the role. Peseiro, who led the team to their best Africa Cup of Nations finish in 11 years, has yet to […]

Following Jose Peseiro’s decision to step down as the head coach of the Super Eagles due to a disagreement over wages, the Nigeria Football Federation NFF has appointed Austine Eguavoen as the interim coach. Eguavoen, who currently serves as the technical director of the NFF, will take charge of the national team, potentially leading them

In a surprising turn of events, Jose Peseiro has announced his departure from the role of head coach for the Super Eagles. The announcement came directly from the Portuguese coach through a statement on his X handle this Friday, marking the end of his tenure with Nigeria’s national football team. Peseiro’s exit comes after a

In a significant announcement for Nigerian football, Daniel Daga is set to lead a contingent of seasoned players to the All Africa Games in Ghana, marking a pivotal moment for the Flying Eagles. Daga, a 17 year old defensive midfielder whose skills have been honed at NPFL champions Enyimba, is among five players with prior

In a heartwarming ceremony at the Government House in Lafia, Nasarawa State’s Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule made a significant financial award to Olatunji Baruwa, the Super Eagles goalkeeper coach who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s journey to the silver medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. Baruwa, who hails from Osun State,

Prince Davidson Owumi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL, has extended his congratulations to Enyimba International FC’s goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke and Stanley Nwabali for their commendable representation of the domestic league in the Super Eagles during the recent AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire. Despite the Super Eagles’ narrow 2-1 defeat

In a remarkable display of talent and determination, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, a promising 2023 Flying Eagles invitee, made his much anticipated Serie A debut with the Italian football powerhouse, Inter Milan. This significant milestone occurred during a triumphant 4-0 victory against Lecce, marking a new chapter in Akinsanmiro’s burgeoning career. The young midfielder, who has been

Nottingham Forest’s manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, has shared that Ola Aina, the club’s defender, valiantly played through the 2023 African Cup of Nations AFCON final despite suffering from an injury. This revelation came during Nuno’s press briefing before their upcoming match against Aston Villa. Aina, who had been a pivotal figure for the Super Eagles

In the bustling world of German football, where Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak has captured widespread attention, the story of Werder Bremen’s Justin Gideon Njinmah emerges as a beacon of emerging talent amidst the shadows of more celebrated narratives. While Leverkusen’s squad, including Victor Boniface and Granit Xhaka, basks in the limelight, Njinmah’s journey at Bremen

In a candid revelation, South Africa’s goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, shared his psychological strategy against Nigeria’s penalty takers during the intense semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on February 7. The match, held at Le Stade de la Paix de Bouaké, saw Jose Peseiro’s team, the Super Eagles, nearly achieving a record of five