Nigeria National Teams

Indications that Jose Peseiro will be on the bench when the Super Eagles tackle their Sao Tome counterparts in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital have emerged with confirmation that the Portuguese-born coach has submitted a squad list to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Completesports.com reports. An official source at the Dankaro Football …

Kelechi Iheanacho will link up with his Super Eagles teammates on Tuesday, January 9 ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, according to president, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Ibrahim Gusau. Iheanacho is currently recovering from a muscle injury and is yet to link up with his international teammates at their Abu Dhabi training base ahead of the competition. The …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will now take on Syli National of Guinea in a friendly game as part of preparations for the AFCON 2023. The game between the Eagles and Guinea is billed for Monday, 8 January, 2024. The Eagles were initially billed to play two friendly games with Burkina Faso and Cape Verde before it was called off. Guinea are …

The joint bid by Nigeria and neighbours Republic of Benin has loomed to the forefront in the race for hosting of the 36th edition of Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, with the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football to vote on the bids for both 2025 and 2027 in Cairo on Wednesday. The meeting will take place …

Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabili have arrived the Super Eagles camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The duo’s arrival increased the number of players in camp to 19. Six more players are now being expected in camp. Read Also: Rivers State Plans International Marathon To Mark 57th Anniversary The Super Eagles will hold their first training session tonight. Jose …

Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has said there are reasons to be worried about Jose Peseiro’s 25-man Super Eagles squad for the AFCON 2023. Speaking on Brila FM, Sodje posited that Peseiro is taking an imbalance squad to this year’s tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. “We are going to the AFCON with an imbalance squad, we are taking too many strikers, …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro arrived Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Tuesday night ahead of his team’s preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Peseiro arrived Abu Dhabi in company of his assistants. A delegation of players and officials of the team flew out of Abuja on Tuesday afternoon. Captain Ahmed Musa, Kenneth Omeruo and Olorunleke Ojo …

The Super Eagles will be without Wilfred Ndidi for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, Completesports.com reports. Ndidi has missed Leicester City’s last two games due to a muscle injury. Manager Enzo Maresca revealed ahead of Friday’s (today) Sky Bet Championship clash against Leeds United that the midfielder will only return to action after the upcoming …

Banyana Banyana of South Africa defender, Lebohang Ramalepe has described the team’s upcoming 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against Nigeria a “do or die” affair. The two rivals are battling for one of Africa’s two spots for the women’s football event. The two-legged qualifier is expected to be keenly contested with both teams desperate to feature at the Olympics. While the …

Three players have arrived the Super Falcons camp ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa. According to information available on the Super Falcons official X handle, Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeper Tochukwu Oluehi and Jumoke Alani are the early birds in camp. Alani is a replacement for Al Ittihad defender, Ashleigh Plumptre. Plumptre pulled out of the two-legged …