National Team News - Football In Nigeria

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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Finidi George Targets World Cup Qualification, Home Player Inclusion

By Kelechi / National Team News / April 30, 2024

Finidi George, the newly appointed coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has been tasked with two critical objectives securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup and integrating more home based players into the national team. Nigeria currently stands third in their qualifying group after drawing with Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November. With crucial matches approaching, the

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Finidi George Takes Helm as Super Eagles Head Coach

By Kelechi / National Team News / April 29, 2024

Finidi George, the celebrated former winger, has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. This decision was sanctioned by the Nigeria Football Federation’s Board following the endorsement from its Technical and Development Committee. George, who previously served as an assistant to José Santos Peseiro, stepped in

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Emmanuel Amunike Appointed as New Super Eagles Coach

By Kelechi / National Team News / April 21, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has appointed Emmanuel Amunike as the new coach of the Super Eagles, the senior national football team of Nigeria. Amunike, a former coach of the Nigeria U17 and U20 teams, was chosen following a review and recommendation process by the NFF’s technical committee, which initially considered three foreign coaches. Pressure

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Boboye Reflects on First 10 Games as Sunshine Coach

By Kelechi / National Team News / April 18, 2024

Kennedy Boboye, the head coach of Sunshine Stars, shared his reflections on his initial ten games in charge, expressing that the journey has been less than ideal. Despite a narrow defeat to Sporting Lagos, underscored by a 19th minute header from Pascal Durugbor, Boboye remains optimistic about the future. Discussing the challenges faced, Boboye highlighted

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7 Players Deserve Super Eagles Call Up for 2026 W/Cup Qualifiers

By Kelechi / National Team News / April 16, 2024

The Super Eagles face pivotal matches against South Africa and the Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this June. Currently positioned third in Group C with two points, behind Rwanda and South Africa, the Eagles are potentially without key players like William Troost Ekong, Moses Simon, Tyronne Ebuehi, and Zaidu Sanusi. In

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