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The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 edition has come and gone, and it is no longer news that the Nigerian Super Eagles finished in third place for bronze. There are monetary awards associated with the positions of each of the national teams, as the team that secures number one position by winning the gold […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to a third place in Africa and 26th position in the world. The Nigerian national team moved 12 places from 38th to 26th after an impressive outing at the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they […]
Continue ReadingIn preparation for the African Cup of Nations tournament, Wilfred Ndidi has been named the new captain of the national team,Super Eagles of Nigeria. The midfielder takes over the role following William Troost-Ekong’s retirement from international football, signaling a new chapter of leadership for the Nigerian national team. Ndidi’s new position was confirmed via the […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have missed out on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after falling to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the CAF playoff final on Sunday night. The Super Eagles took an early lead in the early minutes of the first half after Frank Onyeka’s shot was deflected in. Not too […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles’ camp officially opened on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco, with the arrival of 10 players, as Nigeria begin final preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs. The first batch of players and team officials arrived at the Rive Hotel, Rabat, on Sunday afternoon, signalling the start of what could be a […]
Continue ReadingGabon is Nigeria’s opponent in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday. Super Eagles booked their place after a 4–0 victory over Benin on Tuesday, while Gabon confirmed second place in Group F with a 2–0 win against Burundi […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have slipped one place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, falling from 44th to 45th globally while maintaining sixth position on the African continent. The new rankings, released via FIFA’s official X handle on Thursday, reflect the team’s continued struggles under Coach Eric Chelle amid a stuttering 2026 World Cup qualifying […]
Continue ReadingNigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted captain William Troost-Ekong after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein. Super Eagles, who needed a victory to revive their fading hopes of qualifying for next year’s tournament in North America, suffered an […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have dropped one spot, from 43rd to 44th, in the latest FIFA world ranking released on Thursday on the FIFA’s official website. In Africa, the Super Eagles are now ranked fifth. Morocco leads the continent at 12th globally, followed by Senegal (18th), Egypt (34th), and Algeria (36th). Rwanda, which will host […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has announced the burial arrangements for his late parents, Chief Godspower Onyekamu Nwabali and Mrs. Grace Nwabali (née Mmai), describing the moment as one of unimaginable grief. Taking to his Instagram page on Friday, Nwabali, in a message shared alongside the burial poster, expressed the depth of his pain. […]
Continue ReadingEric Chelle, the Malian tactician and head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has on Tuesday, announced his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Chelle released an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week. These will be his debut matches in charge […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have sealed the top position in Group D of the 2025 AFCON qualification series after playing a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday. The on loan Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, salvaged a point for Nigeria with an 81st-minute header after the hosts […]
Continue ReadingDisciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their abandoned matchday 4, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, which was scheduled to be held in Benina on 15 October. Its ruling on Saturday, which was signed by chairman Ousmane […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria retained their 39th position in the latest FIFA men’s world football ranking released on Thursday. During the period under review, the Super Eagles played two games. Nigeria defeated the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0, while they were held to a 0-0 draw by the Amavubi of Rwanda. Both fixtures were qualifying […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Super Eagles began their 2025 AFCON qualifiers in emphatic style on Saturday, beating the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The Super Eagles started as expected, on the front foot as they dominated most of the opening half but struggled to find a […]
Continue ReadingThe new Super Eagles manager, Bruno Labbadia, has turned down the job less than two weeks before crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda, according to reports from German publication Kicker. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced Labbadia’s appointment on Tuesday, positioning him as the successor to Finidi George, who resigned […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement on Monday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles winger, Finidi George as the new head coach of the nation’s senior men’s national team. The announcement came with the NFF Board approving the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to hand over the reins to the 52-year-old former […]
Continue ReadingLet us talk about a few foreign coaches since Clemens Westerhof, my friend, the acclaimed best coach in Nigeria’s history, was engaged to coach the national team in 1989. Who was Clemens in the world of coaching when he was hired? Was he a world -class coach? What club or country of renown did he […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, rewarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria with a national honour, Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), flats and piece of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tinubu made the pronouncement when he received the players and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the Council Chamber, […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have lost to the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to defeat Nigeria in the final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. The host started as the better, more aggressive team, creating […]
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