National Football Teams

As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers reach a climax, the stage is set for a pivotal Group A showdown between Nigeria and Sao Tome & Principe at the revered Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on September 10, 2023. This encounter carries substantial weight for both the Super Eagles and the Selecao as they conclude their qualifying journey. Nigeria, the …

Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for awarding the prestigious Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour to members of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team. This recognition comes in light of the team’s outstanding performance at the recently concluded AFCON 2023 tournament held in Cote …

As the Super Eagles prepare for their international friendly against Saudi Arabia today in Portugal, Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo highlights the team’s focus on fostering a winning mentality. Read Also: Group Of Death? Nigeria Get Tough Match-up Against Ivory Coast As CAF Releases 2023 AFCON Draw These preparatory matches, which also include a fixture against Mozambique on Monday, serve as …

Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, demonstrated true leadership and sportsmanship by addressing the issue of cyberbullying directed at his teammate, Alex Iwobi, after Nigeria’s recent loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 AFCON finals. In a heartfelt message to fans, Musa urged for an end to the cyberbullying directed at Iwobi, emphasizing that such behaviour is not only …

Super Eagles of Nigeria have been pitched in a dicey group setting up a mouth watering clash with Ivory Coast following the successful completion of the highly anticipated 2023 AFCON event which is set to take place in Coted’Ivoire. The Draw was conducted by a heavyweight quartet of Africa’s biggest current and former football superstars, Didier Drogba, Mikel Obi, Sadio …

Following Nigeria’s heart-wrenching 2-1 loss to Cote d’Ivoire in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations final, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed profound disappointment and frustration, extending his heartfelt apologies to the nation’s fervent supporters. The Super Eagles initially surged ahead in the 18th minute, courtesy of a commanding header from William Troost-Ekong. Read Also: #AFCON23: Troost-Ekong Named TotalEnergies Man Of …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria soared into the AFCON final on the birthday of the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Honorable Gafar Oluwatoyin. Watch Also: Peseiro, Musa Determination: ‘We Want to Win This AFCON’ – Nigeria Vs CIV Press Conference Despite Oluwatoyin’s intention for a low-key celebration, the resounding victory of the national team made it an …

In an exclusive interview with Sports247 conducted at his hotel room in the heart of Abidjan, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association, exuded an air of delight and optimism ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON final showdown against Ivory Coast. Watch Also: Peseiro, Musa Determination: ‘We Want to Win This AFCON’ – Nigeria Vs CIV Press Conference With …

With less than 24 hours to the kick-off of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 final, African football legends who had the honour of lifting Africa’s most coveted piece of silverware addressed members of the media an intimate sit-down held in Abidjan on Saturday, 10 February. Watch Also: Peseiro, Musa Determination: ‘We Want to Win This …

National President of the Nigeria’s leading Supporters Club, Football Fans Club of Nigeria (FFCN), Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa has congratulated the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and the Super Eagles of Nigeria on the qualification of the Senior national team into the final of the 34th edition African Cup of Nations. Watch Also: Peseiro, Musa Determination: ‘We Want to Win This AFCON’ …