National Football Teams

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, extends his heartfelt love and support to Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, who recently underwent surgery after bravely playing through pain to defend Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations held in Cote d’Ivoire. In a statement on Wednesday, Senator John Owan Enoh expressed his deep concern for Troost-Ekong’s well-being …

UDINESE shot-stopper Maduka Okoye has declared his readiness to make a comeback to the Super Eagles. The goalkeeper, who is currently in fine form, expressed his eagerness to rejoin the national team after recovering from injury. Read Also: International Friendly Between Nigeria, Argentina Cancelled “The injury is behind us: Now I’m very well. I feel 100%,” he guarantees, with a …

The Nigeria women’s football national team, the Super Falcons, is gearing up for a vital showdown against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the final round of the 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic Games Qualifiers. This eagerly anticipated two-legged tie, scheduled for April, carries immense significance as it will determine which team secures one of the two coveted tickets to #Paris2024 allocated …

In a thrilling encounter at the Paris Olympics 2024 qualifiers, the Super Falcons emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over their resilient counterparts from Cameroon. The lone goal of the match came in the 15th-minute courtesy of Esther Okoronkwo, who seized the opportunity to make amends for her disallowed goals in the first-leg clash in Douala. Read Also: Music …

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia will clash in a senior international friendly match in the city of Portimão, Portugal on Friday, 13th October 2023. Read Also: Nigerian Wrestlers Ready For Pre-Olympic Tournament In Serbia ~ Igali The clash comes barely a month before the three-time African champions, who lashed Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their 2023 AFCON final-day qualification game …

The Eagles of Mali on Tuesday at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao thrashed the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia 3-1 in an International Friendly match where Nigeria’s Super Eagles managed a 2-2 draw score line. The Malians were 2-0 up at half time as Moussa Doubia Al-Adalah FC of Saudi left winger scored the first goal off M. Camara assist …

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is exploring his options for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON), considering the inclusion of Kingsley Eduwo after a review by the NFF technical committee. The committee members have advised Peseiro to look into African or Nigerian-based strikers who can provide robust options, especially in physically demanding and tightly contested matches—a quality reminiscent of …

In a noteworthy development ahead of the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for January, Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has taken a proactive stance by initiating talks with a goalkeeper. The move aims to address concerns within the team’s goalkeeping department and enhance the squad’s overall performance. Read Also: Nigeria Advances to Finals with a 3-1 Victory …

Nigeria’s goalkeeper sensation, Chiamaka Nnadozie, nurtures a profound desire to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament, set to unfold in her adopted city of Paris. The journey from her club stint in Paris to Olympic glory symbolizes a heartfelt aspiration for Nnadozie, crowned CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year in December. Read Also: Five TotalEnergies CAF AFCON …

In a setback for the Cameroonian national team, star forward Ajara Nchout Njoya will miss the upcoming double-tie Olympic qualification game against Nigeria due to injury. The official statement was released from her verified Facebook page, expressing sadness over her injury but confidence in her teammates’ ability and determination to secure the crucial ticket to the next round of the …