Nigeria National Teams

The Nigeria Football Federation has described as ‘admirable’ the mental toughness displayed by midfielder Peace Efih in helping the Super Falcons to a five-goal spanking of the senior women national team of Cape Verde in Abuja on Thursday. Efih’s biological mother breathed her last 48 hours before the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final round, first leg encounter, but …

Christy Ucheibe has expressed her delight at playing for the Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The Super Falcons reached the Round of 16 stage at the ongoing tournament where they lost 4-2 on penalties to the Three Lionesses of England. The Super Falcons came second in Group B with five points …

Bayer Leverkusen have hailed their striker, Victor Boniface, following his debut for Nigeria in the 6-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe in Super Eagles’ last Group A game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series, Completesports.com reports. The Jose Peseiro-led team walloped Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 on Sunday, September 10 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. …

Former Nigerian international, Mutiu Adepoju has commended the Super Eagles for their impressive performance against Sao Tome in Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Recall that Victor Osimhen scored thrice as Nigeria dispatched Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 at the Goodswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. With the win, Nigeria sealed their spot as the winners of Group A in …

Former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai says he’s delighted that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has solved the country’s goalkeeping crisis after his impressive display at the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nation. Recall that Nwabali’s remarkable performances played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s journey to the tournament final, earning accolades from former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Rufai, who hailed the …

Super Eagles trio William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman have been included in Best X1 for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The three players were recognised for their impressive performance for the three-time champions in Cote d’Ivoire. Troost-Ekong, who was named Player of the Tournament scored three goals for Nigeria in the competition. His fellow defender Aina was …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that the ‘Let’s do it again’ campaign slogan for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, will be launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The NFF secretary general, Sanusi Mohammed made this known in an interview with NFF TV. He noted that the essence of the campaign is to …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has condemned in its entirety the cyber attacks on Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent attacks on the player are uncalled-for given his commitment and dedication to duty for homeland over the years. “Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a record of utmost dedication to duty and a remarkable attitude …

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has called on some Nigerian football fans to stop the attack on Alex Iwobi on social media. Musa made the plea after Iwobi came under heavy criticism for his performance in the Super Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Cote d’Ivoire in Sunday’s AFCON final. Following the constant attacks, Iwobi deleted all his Instagram photos, leaving only …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that the Super Eagles gave their best but was just unfortunate not to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday. Recall that two goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller gave Ivory Coast a 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles. Captain William Troost-Ekong did score a goal for Peseiro’s side …