National Football Teams

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has assured that the Nigeria U17 girls have their minds firmly trained on Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against their counterparts from Burkina Faso, and not on the final round of the qualifiers against either of Senegal and Liberia. “We have one hurdle to cross before the final hurdle, and that is what …

The Attom Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to providing eye care to people in need, is set to kick off the inaugural Charity Champions Cup at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on June 15, 2024. Read Also: Chiamaka Nnadozie Makes History as First African to Clinch Top Goalkeeper Honors in French Women’s League The Charity Champions Cup aims …

In a pulsating encounter in Dar es Salaam, the U20 girls from Nigeria and Tanzania showcased their skills and determination, culminating in a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the first leg of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup African qualifying series. The match remained scoreless in the first period, with both teams testing each other’s defences. Read Also: Sulaimon Babatunde …

Nigerian winger, Ademola Lookman, shared his optimism and positive mindset as the Super Eagles gear up for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 encounter against the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire. Lookman acknowledged the significance of facing the host team on their home turf but emphasized the team’s determination to leverage the vibrant atmosphere. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCON: “I’d like …

Stanley Nwabali, the Chippa United goalkeeper, has emerged as a shining example for players in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Breaking into the national team during the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, Nwabali’s journey from the NPFL to the Super Eagles serves as an inspiration for aspiring talents. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCON: Dimeji Lawal Anticipates Improved Super Eagles Showing Against …

Former Super Eagles winger, Tijani Babangida, has urged the current squad to maintain composure and view the draw against Equatorial Guinea as motivation to enhance their performance in upcoming matches. Speaking in a chat with Brila, Babangida emphasized the importance of creating chances and encouraged the team to focus on improving their conversion rate. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCON – Sam Sodje …

Christian Chukwu, former coach of the Super Eagles, has challenged the current coach, Jose Peseiro, to address the team’s performance issues, emphasizing the lack of coordination and proper team play witnessed in the draw against Equatorial Guinea. Expressing concern over the midfield control, Chukwu called for improvement and stressed the need for the team to function cohesively. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCON …

In a development sparking excitement among fans, Terem Moffi has officially landed at the Super Eagles camp in Abidjan! The 24-year-old striker arrived at the team’s Pullman Hotel base on Sunday night, ready to make a significant contribution to the squad. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCON – Christian Chukwu Challenges Coach Peseiro To Improve Team Coordination After Disjointed Performance Moffi steps into …

Former Super Eagles star, Finidi George, recently announced as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team, has received backing from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for his choice of foreign assistants. The revelation was made by Amaju Pinnick, the former president of the NFF, in an interview with Arise TV. Pinnick expressed his belief that it is within …

In a keenly contested match at the ongoing AFCON 2023, Nigeria faced Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, resulting in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Coach Jose Peseiro expressed his sentiments in a post-match conference acknowledging the team’s efforts and the challenges they encountered during the game. Read Also: Falconets Triumph With 1-0 Win Over Burundi in FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier, …