National Football Teams

Nigeria’s U15 boys, nicknamed Future Eagles, are in Morocco for a two-match tour of that country with the Morocco U15 team in the city of Kenitra. Read Also: Ghanaian Sports Reforms Emerge from African Games Success -Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare Kenitra is two-and-half hours by road from Casablanca, Morocco’s industrial and economic capital. Coach Patrick Bassey and assistants Hussein Lawal and …

With Spain crowned as the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup winner for the very first time after edging out England at the Accor Stadium in Sydney yesterday, there are iconic moments that stood out from the record-breaking WWC event ranging from Super Falcon’s dramatic penalty shoot-out with the Lioness in the knockout stage to the trophy and award presentation as …

In a significant development for Nigerian women’s football, Delight Isaac, a promising young talent nurtured by Ablaze and Right to Smile Academy, has earned a call-up to represent the U20 national team. Read Also: Nigerian Tennis Prodigy David Ekpenyong Clinches First J100 Title In Accra This selection not only underscores the rising prominence of female footballers but also exemplifies the …

Former Super Eagles international, Edema Fuludu, has called for equal treatment of domestic coaches by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), emphasizing the need to provide them with the same support and opportunities as their foreign counterparts. Fuludu stressed that for the Super Eagles to thrive, domestic coaches must be given adequate resources and time to build and develop the team. …

In a show of support and commitment to the development of Nigerian football, renowned striker Asisat Oshoala, who plies her trade with Barcelona and represents the Super Falcons, paid an inspirational visit to the Remo Stars Nigerian Premier League club. Read Also: Give Attention To Other Sports, ANFASSC Charges New Sports Minister The visit took place on Thursday and was …

It was a night of unparalleled celebration as Nigerian born American coach, Terry Babatunde Eguaoje became an inductee into the Kennesaw State University Hall of Fame over the weekend. A double Doctorate holder, the Edo state born soccer tactician was an assistant coach for the 2003 NCAA Division II National Championship winning team of the Kennesaw State University Women’s Soccer …

In a recent exclusive interview on Sports World monitored by Sports247, former Nigeria International forward, Emmanuel Amunike, shed light on the pivotal role coaching platforms and fan engagement play in the development of football talent in Nigeria. Amunike, who scored nine goals in 27 appearances for the Super Eagles and played a significant role in securing the AFCON title in …

In a heartfelt congratulatory message, former Nigerian footballer Sam Sodje extended his felicitations to Victor Osimhen for clinching the prestigious African Best Player award. Sodje sees this achievement not only as a personal milestone for Osimhen but also as a significant motivation for the entire national team as they prepare for the upcoming AFCON. Read Also: Nkechi Obi Emphasizes Referee …

The CAF Football Awards in Marrakech, Morocco, saw Nigeria sweep significant honours in a resounding triumph for Nigerian football, leaving Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, overjoyed. The ceremony showcased Nigeria’s prowess in both men’s and women’s categories, securing prestigious awards and making history. Read Also: Super Falcons Reign Supreme: Nigerian Women’s National Team Secures CAF National …

Former Real Madrid midfielder and Nigerian football legend, Mutiu Adepoju, has expressed his confidence in the current Super Eagles team’s potential to win the 2023 AFCON finals. His statement comes following Nigeria’s impressive performance in recent international friendly matches. The Super Eagles secured a 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia and clinched a 3-2 victory over Mozambique during the recent FIFA …