National Football Teams

Paul Maduakor, the President of the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), has extended his Eid al Fitr greetings to the Muslim community and used the occasion to call for support for the national amputee football team, the Special Eagles. Read Also: Africa Games: Kogi Govt Hosts Double Gold Medalist, Arm Wrestling Star Grateful In a heartfelt message, Maduakor congratulated the …

The President of the World Amputee Football Federation, Arif Umit Uzturk, has set the stage for a groundbreaking development in the world of amputee football. The eagerly awaited inaugural Female Amputee World Cup is now official and is scheduled to take place in Colombia in November 2024. This historic announcement marks a significant milestone in the global recognition and promotion …

Christopher Musa Danjuma has returned to his job as Head Coach of the U20 Women National Team, Falconets, following a screening and interview process by the NFF Technical Committee. The committee submitted its recommendation and the same has been approved by the NFF Executive Committee. The process began with a one-week public notice which requested for applications from suitably qualified …

Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum, has highlighted the challenging weather conditions that affected the first leg of their Olympic qualifier against South Africa. Despite Nigeria securing a 1-0 advantage in the crucial fixture, Waldrum acknowledged the difficulties his team faced due to the extreme heat. Speaking about the match, Waldrum commended his team’s performance, noting that they maintained control for …

The joint bid by Nigeria and neighbours Republic of Benin has loomed to the forefront in the race for hosting of the 36th edition of Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, with the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football to vote on the bids for both 2025 and 2027 in Cairo on Wednesday. The meeting will take place …

In a tense showdown at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria’s Super Falcons claimed a vital 1-0 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the Olympic qualifier clash. Read Also: Special Eagles Seek Government Support Towards African Cup of Nations The match, brimming with anticipation, showcased the resilience and tactical prowess of both sides. Under the astute guidance of …

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana suffered a 1-0 defeat against Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the first leg of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games final qualifiers. Read Also: Special Eagles Seek Government Support Towards African Cup of Nations However, head coach Desiree Ellis remains hopeful, stating that her team also deserved a penalty in the match. The lone goal of the match …

Amidst swirling speculations, former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has unequivocally denied rumors suggesting that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed him to a backroom staff role ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Read Also: Ijebu United Parts Ways With Anthony Encho Mid-Season The conjectures gained momentum after Vincent Enyeama posted a cryptic …

Players in the camp of Nigeria’s amputee football national team, Special Eagles, are braving all odds, in order to shine at the forthcoming continental showpiece. The squad is set to storm Egypt in the middle of this month, to line out with 15 other teams at the 2024 African Amputee Football Cup of Nations (AAFCON). The competition, which will serve …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has outlined the strategic approach that the team must adopt to secure victory in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Peseiro stressed that the primary objective is to advance from their group, which includes the host nation, Guinea Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea. Read Also: Sunusi Ibrahim Generosity Shines – Bestows Kano Pillars Players …