Nigeria National Teams

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said that not all hope is lost despite his team’s humiliating 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in Tuesday’s second round of the 2027 Group L African Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria were outplayed at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau, just three days after defeating Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo to open their campaign. The …

The Acting General Secretary of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged the Super Eagles to remain fully focused and avoid complacency as they prepare to face Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria will face the Wild Dogs at the 24 September Stadium in Bissau on Tuesday, and Ikpeme stressed the importance of getting …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) matchday two qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau. The arrival of the Super Eagles was confirmed by their press officer, Peomise Efoghe. The team, led by coach Eric Chelle, landed at the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport on Sunday night after departing from Uyo. Nigeria will face …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to training on Saturday following their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. completesports.com information. Éric Chelle’s team had a light recovery session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium training ground in Uyo as preparations continue for Tuesday’s matchday two match against Guinea-Bissau. All 24 players present at the …

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle praised his players for showing strong character in their 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign. Nigeria came from behind to defeat Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday night. Madagascar surprised the home crowd in the 16th minute when Kari …

Guinea-Bissau got off to a perfect start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with an impressive 2-0 away win over co-hosts Tanzania in the opening round of Group L on Friday. Goals from Franculino in the 33rd minute and Mama Balde in the 58th minute secured the victory for Guinea-Bissau. Tanzania, which is already automatically qualified for 2027 …

George Ilenikhena is relishing the opportunity to represent the Super Eagles and is looking forward to making his first appearance for the three-time African champions. The 20-year-old Al-Ittihad striker received his first invitation to the national team from coach Éric Chelle ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Ilenikhena excited to begin Super Eagles …

Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat has been appointed to officiate the match on the first day of qualifying for the 2027 African Cup of Nations between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Barea of ​​Madagascar. Mahamat, 40, is one of Africa’s experienced match officials and has officiated in several CAF competitions, including the CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup, U-20 …

Twenty players arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles opened their camp on Monday at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, with coach Éric Chelle, his assistants and other members of the coaching staff among the …

Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has praised his team’s patience after Nigeria recorded a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the ongoing WAFU B Under-17 Women’s Cup. completesports.com information. Busari’s team achieved its third consecutive victory in the competition on Monday, maintaining its perfect record with nine points from three games. Nigeria dominated possession and created several chances early …