National Football Teams

France’s Paris FC winger Moses Simon has revealed three ‘secret factors’ that enabled him to earn 100 appearances for the Nigerian national team, saying it was thanks to the support of his family, friends and journalists. Sports247 reports that former AS Trenčín of Slovakia, KK Gent of Belgium, Levante of Spain and FC Nantes of France made the revelation after …

Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju added his voice to the reactions following Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their first match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, saying he was excited to see new players appear in the team. Sports247 reports that Adepoju, who was affectionately called ‘Director’ during his playing days and is now the ambassador of …

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye congratulated the Super Eagles on their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar, describing the winning contributions of debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor as a powerful statement on the future of Nigerian football. READ ALSO: Debut goals from George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor save Super Eagles …

Early goals from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad forward George Osazehmen Ilenikhena and Austria’s LASK’s Miaes Usor saved the Super Eagles on Friday from a potential home defeat to Madagascar. Sports247 reports that Nigeria’s first of the night in Uyo came from Ilenikhena, as the former Amiens and AS Monaco striker of France, who last played for Belgium’s Antwerp, scored in the …

The Nigerian Flamingos maintained their perfect run in the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Women’s Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast in Yamoussoukro on Thursday. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi gave Nigeria a perfect start when he scored in the fourth minute, putting the Flamingos ahead at the Lycée Scientifique. The early goal allowed Nigeria to settle into the match as …

Nigerian goalkeeper Samuel Friday James is emerging as one of the country’s young football promises after his move from Mavlon FC to Finnish SJK Seinäjoki. Born on April 5, 2006, the 1.95 meter goalkeeper got his start in football at Mavlon FC, where his height, reflexes and command of the area caught the attention of scouts. His performances also helped …

The Super Eagles camp in Uyo has grown to 23 players following the arrival of captain Wilfred Ndidi and winger Samuel Chukwueze as Nigeria steps up preparations for Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar. Ndidi and Chukwueze landed at Uyo’s Victor Attah International Airport at exactly 5.20pm on Tuesday, arriving from Lagos aboard an Ibom Air flight …

The Super Eagles have stepped up preparations for Friday’s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar, with 20 players now in camp in Uyo ahead of the much-anticipated fixture. READ ALSO: “The balance is right”: Eguavoen backs Chelle’s combination of youth and experience at Super Eagles | Sports247 Nigeria Sports247 reports that several players arrived on Monday, while …

Former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi has called for an end to divisions among Nigerian players’ unions, revealing that the existence of different factions became a major talking point during recent discussions with FIFA over reforms in Nigerian football. Iloenyosi was part of the delegation of professional players who met with FIFA and CAF officials during their assessment mission in …

Nigeria’s women’s youth national team, Falconets, have been given a stern warning to beware of Colombia’s might in Sunday’s quarter-final match at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: Aduku dares to Colombia, says: The Falconets have an extraordinary opportunity to write their names in gold Ahead of the start of the competition at …