National Football Teams

Ex-international female star, Maureen Mmadu has expressed a view that the current set of players in the Super Falcons know how crucial it is for them to pick the 2024 Olympic Games ticket. Read Also: Dannaz Ladies Gear Up for Redemption Clash Against Adamawa Queens With that view top of her mind, Mmadu has backed Nigeria’s women’s national team to …

In an exclusive interview with Sports247, President of the Nigerian Amputee Football Federation, Chief Paul Maduakor, extended heartfelt New Year wishes to every Nigerian, underlining the significance of 2024 as a year brimming with activity for amputee football in the country. Expressing his joy at the collective journey into the new year, Maduakor emphasized the ample opportunities awaiting the Nigeria …

In a heartfelt New Year’s message, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, distinguished board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and chairman of the Ogun State Football Association, extended warm wishes to Nigerian football enthusiasts, Ogun State natives, fellow board members, and supporters who have steadfastly stood by their side. Expressing gratitude for the grace of entering 2024, Majekodunmi underscored the auspicious …

In a press briefing at Ilorin’s Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Minister Enoh assures meticulous planning for success, marking a decade since Nigeria’s last AFCON triumph. The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has officially conveyed the unreserved support of the Presidency for the Super Eagles’ pursuit of victory in the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to …

Coach Ladan Bosso, the Sporting Director of Niger Tornadoes and President of the Nigerian Coaches Association shed light on the challenges faced by coaches when seeking justice after being sacked by their clubs. Specific instances involving Kennedy Boboye of Heartland FC and Bulus of Katsina United were cited. Read Also: Presidential Backing Boosts Super Eagles’ AFCON Aspirations – Sports Minister …

Former Nigerian international and current chairman of the Anambra Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has emphasized the need for a passionate and dedicated coach to lead the Nigerian Super Eagles to the next level. He insists that the coach, whether home-based or foreign, must prioritize grooming the best of home-based players to complement the foreign professionals. Expressing his dissatisfaction with former …

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been offered a new strategy that could help in reviving fortunes of the nation’s youth national teams. Read Also: GambleFi Projects to Receive $100M Funds: Why Africans Favour GambleFi with WSM and TGC Leading the Market The new strategy becomes cogent, after the under-20 team, Flying Eagles failed to go beyond the group stage of …

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the election of highly-respected club owner, philanthropist and administrator, Hajj Olawake Gafar Liameed as the new chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA). This follows a letter that was sent by the NFF on Wednesday to formally acknowledge and approve the impeachment of Honourable Fouad Oki as the LSFA’s chairman. The NFF’s confirmation comes …

Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has heaped plaudits on the Management of JCI football Academy for consistently exposing grassroots coaches in Nigeria to what is applicable and obtainable globally. Read Also: 2023 World Athletics Championships: New Drug Testing Technique Set To Be Implemented In Bid To Detect Anabolic Steroids Alhaji Majekodunmi who visited the …

Super Eagles and Kasimpasa of Turkey defender Kenneth Omeruo has maintained a positive outlook on the team’s performance despite their 2-0 loss to Mali in their second international friendly match during the March FIFA window. Read Also: Remo Stars Coach Applauds Players’ Resilience Under Pressure in Bendel Insurance Victory Kenneth Omeruo, who led the team as captain, remarked that the …