Nigeria National Teams

After a disappointing 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A game, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on AFCON 2023 hosts Côte d’Ivoire in their second fixture. The game is billed for Thursday, 18 January inside the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. Ahead of the crucial encounter, Completesports.com’s JAMES AGBEREBI takes a look at how the three-time African …

Former Nigerian international Seyi Olofinjana has faulted the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation (MFF) to offer Super Eagles coach George Finidi a one-year contract. Recall that Finidi was officially unveiled on Monday and will take over from Jose Peseiro, who left the job after taking the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   …

Embark on a visual journey through the vibrant streets of Abidjan with Complete Sports’ ace photographer, Ganiyu Yusuf, as he skillfully captures the essence of the ongoing AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire. In our exclusive “Sights & Sounds of AFCON 2023” feature, witness the heartbeat of this iconic event through Complete Sports’ lens. From the bustling Treichville Ferry Station to …

Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George will be unveiled by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Abuja on Monday. The unveiling will officially kick-start Finidi’s reign in charge of the Super Eagles. The former Ajax winger was appointed Super Eagles head coach two weeks ago. Finidi previously worked as an assistant to former handler of the team, Jose Peseiro. Read Also:Nigerian …

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has said the Blues are yet to find a replacement for John Obi Mikel. Cole made the claim as a guest on Mikel’s podcast Obi One. The 42-year-old was teammate with Mikel at Chelsea for four years (2006 to 2010) before the former England international joined Liverpool ahead of the 2010/11 season. At Chelsea, both …

Bayer Leverkusen have congratulated Nathan Tella on his first call-up to Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Tella was included in the Super Eagles 23-man squad for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The 24-year-old, alongside Victor Boniface, were included for the qualifiers. “Well done on your first call up Nathan! ! ,” Leverkusen wrote on X. The …

Semi Ajayi has said he and his Super Eagles teammates know exactly what to do to put things right as they prepare to face AFCON 2023 hosts Côte d’Ivoire in their next Group A game. Despite going into Sunday’s game as favourites, the Eagles could only settle for a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea. The football minnows scored against the …

Cape Verde stunned the Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 in a thrilling Group B clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Sunday night. Cape Verde took the lead through Jamiro Monteiro on 17 minutes. Ghana fought back with Mohammed Ashimeru slotting the ball home from outside the box. The goal was however ruled out for offside. The Black …

Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabili will be in goal when the Super Eagles take on Equatorial Guinea in a Group B encounter at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday (today). Ola Aina will operate as right-back, while Zaidu Sanusi is preferred ahead of Bruno Onyemaechi in the left-back position. Vice-captain William Troost-EKong will pair West Brom’s Semi Ajayi in …

Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper, Jesus Owono insists he will do his best to stop Victor Osimhen from scoring against him. The Deportivo Alaves shot stopper will be in goal when the Nzalang Nacional take on the three-time African champions at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium on Sunday. Osimhen, who is currently the best player on the continent will be the centre of …