Nigeria National Teams

Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed her disappointment after being left out of Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. Coach Justine Madugu unveiled his 25-player squad for the tournament on Friday, with Plumptre among the notable absences. The versatile defender has been sidelined since March after suffering a foot injury while playing for Saudi club Al-Ittihad Ladies. Although …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ugandan coach Shamirah Nabadda as central referee for the second leg of the final qualifying round for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 on Saturday between Benin Republic and the Nigerian Flamingos. Malian official Fanta Idrissa Kone will act as first assistant referee, while Burundi’s Fides Bangurambona has been named second …

Benin U-17 women’s team coach Idah Azonsou has praised her players for their spirited performance despite Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026. Azonsou remains confident that his team will be able to overcome the deficit in the second leg, scheduled for Saturday, July …

Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, will take another significant step towards the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 when they host their neighbours, Benin Republic, in the first leg of the final qualifying round at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Saturday. A place in the world’s top competition is now within reach, with just two matches between the Flamingos …

Super Eagles legend Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha received the special ‘Top Man of the Match’ award for his impressive performance in Nigeria’s dramatic 3-2 defeat of Spain in their opening match of the 1998 FIFA World Cup France. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday, Okocha revealed the silver trophy from a personalized case. “Hello, I’m JJ Okocha. …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has heaped plaudits on his players after they earned a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The West Africans defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties in a keenly contested semi-final tie at the Stade de la Paix on Wednesday night. William Troost-Ekong gave Nigeria the lead from the spot …

Following the Super Eagles’ 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly in Leiria on Wednesday night. Completessports.com’s ADEBOYE ​​​​AMOSU values ​​the performance of the players… Maduka Okoye 7/10 The Udinese goalkeeper conceded two goals but made a couple of saves to help keep the scoreline respectable. Christian Akpan 5/10 He struggled to make much of an impact in his …

A Przemyslaw Wisniewski goal in added time allowed Poland to force the Nigerian Super Eagles to a 2-2 draw in Wednesday’s international friendly match in Warsaw. The Super Eagles were on the verge of achieving two consecutive victories against Poland, thanks to goals from Moffi and substitute Paul Onuachu. But with just seconds left in the game, Wisniewski volleyed a …

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru arrived in Warsaw ahead of Wednesday’s international friendly match between Poland and the Nigerian Super Eagles. Dele-Bashiru’s arrival was announced by Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe. Following the arrival of Dele-Bashiru, the number of Super Eagles players in Warsaw has increased to 19. Players in Warsaw:Maduka OkoyeFrancisco UzohoArthur OkonkwoMoses SimonWilfred NdidiAkor AdamsTerem MoffiTochukwu NnadiEmanuel Fernandezsemi …

Victor Osimhen insists Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle’s comments about his club’s future were taken out of context and exaggerated by some media outlets, reports completesports.com. Speaking after his team successfully defended the Unity Cup title in London, Chelle explained that Osimhen was excluded from friendlies against Poland and Portugal to allow the striker to focus on sorting out his …