National Football Teams

The Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, one of the venues for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, was officially inaugurated on Saturday, 09 September 2023 by both Ivorian and CAF officials. The hand-over and official opening of the stadium is another milestone in the journey of Cote d’Ivoire and CAF in preparations for next year’s …

Taiwo Awoniyi’s extraordinary odyssey from the streets of Ilorin to the pinnacle of English football is a story of perseverance, resilience, and unyielding determination that has captured the hearts of football fans around the world. Born into a modest family of six in the industrial city of Ilorin, Kwara State, Taiwo’s childhood was defined by humble beginnings. Read Also: Esther …

In an exclusive interview with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Super Falcons Head Coach Randy Waldrum shared his thoughts on his return to Nigeria and the upcoming doubleheader against Cameroon. Read Also: “It’s Not Athletics, It’s Football”: Remo Stars Coach Ogunmodede Reflects on Draw Against Abia Warriors in NPFL Clash Waldrum, whose contract was extended based on his World Cup …

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has spoken out about the online abuse directed at teammate Ola Aina following Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the AFCON final. Omeruo revealed shocking messages, including death threats, that Aina received on social media platforms like Instagram. Read Also: Ibom Angels Suffer Opening Defeat To Unical Malabresses in First Lady’s Football Competition “For example, …

Following the conclusion of the 34th edition of TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, the focus has shifted to the next edition, with the preliminary draw of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 scheduled for Tuesday, 20 February 2024 in Cairo, Egypt. The draw will be conducted at 14h00 local time (12h00 GMT). The preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa …

The CAF Disciplinary Board met to deliberate on several matters. Below is the summary. TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023: Match No. 47 Mali vs Côte d’Ivoire played on 3. 02.2024:   The Fédération Malienne de Football was charged with misconduct following unsporting behavior of its players towards the match official. The Disciplinary Board found  the player Hamari Traore guilty of …

In a heartwarming tale of perseverance and talent, 17-year-old Emmanuel Michael’s remarkable journey from the streets of Kaduna to the cusp of international football stardom has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Scouted while playing football barefooted on the streets of Kaduna, Emmanuel’s raw talent caught the eye of talent scouts, leading to his signing with Simoiben. Read Also: Basketball …

Former Nigeria international and 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold medalist, Emmanuel Amuneke, has expressed his willingness to serve as the coach of the Super Eagles if given the opportunity, stating his readiness to add value to the team. In an interview on News Central TV, Amuneke conveyed his eagerness to contribute to Nigerian football, emphasizing his lifelong dedication to the nation …

In a developing story, the Algeria Football Association is reportedly making significant moves to secure the services of José Peseiro, amidst uncertainty surrounding his future as the coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles. Reports circulating in the media suggest that the Algeria FA is prepared to offer Peseiro a staggering salary of approximately N150,000,000. Read Also: Emmanuel Amuneke Open To …

In a significant step towards enhancing Nigeria’s football landscape, the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing top-notch sporting facilities and a conducive environment, aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s participation in the co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside the Republic of Benin. Read Also: FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament: Ranking the Teams to Watch Dr. Kadri Obafemi …