Nigeria National Teams

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the Super Eagles to go for a fourth title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Sanwo-olu, who received the AFCON trophy during its tour highlighted the city’s vibrant sports culture. The Lagos State number one citizen expressed confidence in the potential of the Super Eagles to emerge champions in Cote d’Ivoire. He …

Falconets head coach Chris Danjuma is in buoyant mood ahead of his side’s opening fixture against Morocco at the 13th African Games. Danjuma’s side will begin the defence of their title against the North Africans at the Cape Coast Stadium on Friday (today). The gaffer underlined the importance of his side making a good start in the competition. “Thank God …

Former Nigerian international, Victor Ikpeba has slammed Nigerians who have been criticizing the performance of former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the Portuguese tactician took Nigeria to the final of the tournament, where the team lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast. Although Peseiro was criticised for his negative football in the final, …

Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila believes the club’s first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili will be included in Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nwabili has kept seven clean sheets in 13 league matches this season, including the 2-0 over Golden Arrows over the weekend. Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro was at the club’s training last …

Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum has said he is proud of how his the Super Falcons fared against England and Australia, semi-finalists at this year’s FIFA women’s World Cup. The Three Lionesses of England defeated the Matildas of Australia 3-1 on Wednesday, August 16 to qualify for the final. The Super Falcons faced both Australia and the Three Lionesses at …

Former Super Eagles coach, Adeboye Onigbinde has congratulated Victor Osimhen for winning the 2023 African Footballer of the Year Award. Recall that Osimhen defeated the like of Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah to win the award on Monday in Morocco. Monday’s award capped off a sterling year for the Super Eagles forward whose historic feat in the …

Former Nigerian international, Mikel Obi has assured Chelsea fans that he would do everything to convince Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to join the Blues this summer. Recall that Osimhen, who moved to Napoli in 2020 for a club-record 70 million euros ($76 million) potentially rising to 80 million euros with add-ons, was a pivotal player last season as the …

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili hopes to be included Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-year-old has caught the eye with his impressive displays for South African club Chippa United this season. The shot stopper has kept six clean sheets in 12 league appearances and conceded just 10 goals. Nwabili’s fine form has seen his stake …

Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi has lauded Desire Oparanozie following her decision to retire from professional football. Oparanozie announced her retirement from football on Wednesday. The 29-year-old made the announcement on her X (formerly known as Twitter) handle. “To my fans, family and friends, thank you for the support over the years. It’s time to take a bow, as I …

Nigeria’s D’Tigers began their Paris 2024 FIBA Men’s pre-qualifying Olympic qualifying tournaments off to a losing start after going down to Senegal on Monday. In the first game in Group A and also in the tournament played at Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, D’Tigers lost 93 – 87. D’Tigers took the first quarter 26 – 25 but lost the second quarter …