National Football Teams

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 …

Just as happened in their only previous encounter 13 years ago, which was also a friendly match, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia could not be separated at the end of their second-ever meeting in Portugal on Friday, with the three-time Asian champions netting a last-gasp equalizer from a free-kick at the edge of the box that deflected off Calvin Bassey. Victor …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the online assaults directed at Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi, denouncing the unwarranted attacks against the player despite his unwavering commitment and dedication to representing his homeland. Read Also: Sports Minister, John Enoh Expresses Gratitude To President Tinubu For Honoring Super Eagles “Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a …

Under the leadership of Chief Paul Maduaku, the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation is set to celebrate Valentine’s Day uniquely with the second edition of Kick for Love. The initiative, which began last year with the inaugural edition, aims to spread love and camaraderie through the sport of amputee football. Read Also: President Tinubu Honors Super Eagles With MON Title, Other …