National Team News - Football In Nigeria

Rangers Celebrate Defender’s First Super Eagles Call Up

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 29, 2024

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 […]

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NFF Refutes Claims of Unpaid Bonuses and Allowances

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 28, 2024

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

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Special Eagles Defeated by Morocco, Miss AAFCON 2024 Final Spot

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 26, 2024

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

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Special Eagles Secure Semi Final 2-1 Win Over Liberia in Amputee Cup

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 24, 2024

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

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We Will Build A Strong National Team Super Eagles Assistant Coach James

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 23, 2024

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

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Finidi George Believes Seven NPFL Stars Are Good for Super Eagles

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 23, 2024

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

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Victor Onyekachukwu Special Eagles Will Bring AAFCON Trophy to Nigeria

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 21, 2024

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

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2026 WCQ CAF Announces Venue, Date for Super Eagles vs Benin

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 19, 2024

The Confederation of African Football CAF has scheduled the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Squirrels of Benin Republic for Monday, June 10. The match will take place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, with a kickoff time of 5 PM Nigeria time. Benin will

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Awoniyi Reflects on Missed World Cup, Eyes Qualifiers

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 14, 2024

Taiwo Awoniyi, a prominent player for the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, has openly expressed that the disappointment of not qualifying for the Qatar 2022 World Cup still looms large in the team’s collective memory. The Super Eagles were knocked out by their arch rivals, the Black Stars of Ghana, during the qualifiers after

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Hoffenheim Coaches Benjamin James and Onyeike Join Finidi Coaching Team

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 13, 2024

In a recent unveiling, Finidi George, the newly appointed coach for the Super Eagles, introduced his foreign assistants who share Nigerian heritage. Among the key additions are Benjamin James and Chima Onyeike, bringing a mix of local and international experience to the team. Benjamin James, originally from Lagos’ Ajegunle area and a native of Bayelsa

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