Nigeria National Teams

Bafana Bafana of South Africa coach Hugo Broos has explained why his side lost 2-0 to Rwanda in Tuesday’s Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Two first half goals earned Rwanda a first win in the qualifiers while it was South Africa’s first. Also, Rwanda occupy top spot in Group C on four points while South Africa are second …

Wilfred Ndidi has said the Super Eagles must beat South Africa to get their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign back on track. The Super Eagles are yet to record a win in Group C after recording just two points from their opening two games. Finidi George’s side will host Bafana Bafana in a matchday three encounter at the Godswill …

A member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Council, Nse Essien, has said the Super Eagles need committed and determined players. Essien said this following the Eagles’ disappointing results in their opening two games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. After forcing a 1-1 draw against Lesotho in Uyo last Thursday, the Eagles recorded another 1-1 draw against …

Nigeria’s Falconets will face former champions Germany, Korea Republic Venezuela In Group C at the 2024 FIFA Women’s World. The draw for the competition was conducted in Bogota, Colombia on Wednesday. Chris Danjuma’s side will take on Korea Republic in their opening fixture. The Falconets will complete their group stage campaign against Germany and Venezuela. Read Also:Africa Men’s Sevens: Seven …

Alex Iwobi has said the Super Eagles are fired up for their quarter-final clash against the Palancas Negras of Angola. Jose Peseiro’s men will be up against the Palancas Negras at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Friday. The Super Eagles recorded an impressive 2-0 victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 last Saturday. …

Super Eagles handler Jose Peseiro has been linked with the vacant coaching job of Egyptian giant Zamalek. Peseiro has been under criticism of late following the Super Eagles’ poor start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. The three-time AFCON champions have only managed two draws from two games in Group C against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Bafana Bafana of …

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar has revealed that he has no regret skipping his breakfast to watch the Super Falcons’ round of 16 loss against England in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Recall that Nigeria were eliminated from the tournament after after losing to the Three Lionesses of England on …

Six Super Eagles players have arrived the team’s camp in Uyo ahead of Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against São Tomé and Principe. According to the Super Eagles X handle, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye , Bruno Onyemaechi, Frank Onyeka, and new invitees Gift Orban and Jordan Torunarigha. More players are expected to arrive camp today (Wednesday) for …

The Super Eagles will train once on Tuesday as they intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. The session, according to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe will commence at 4pm. It will hold at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. It will be a closed door session …

England head coach, Sarina Wiegman says the Lionesses will exploit Nigeria’s weaknesses in their Round of 16 encounter at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The European champions will take on the Super Falcons at the Lang Park, Brisbane on Monday morning. The Super Falcons are unbeaten in the competition with one win and two draws. Wiegman said the West Africans …