NIGERIA

– Continue reading after the announcement – Libya’s senior national team have stepped up plans to recruit a new coach ahead of their back-to-back AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Nigeria’s senior national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Serbian coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević left his position as coach after his contract expired following the final qualifying round, where they drew 1-1 at home to …

Nigeria has vowed to strengthen cultural ties with other West African countries in pursuit of its policy of promoting cultural diplomacy. The promise was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa during the event sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) “Sharing experiences and good practices in …

Ademola Lookman reacted to Atalanta’s hard-fought win over Fiorentina at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday. La Dea reacted twice and won the exciting match 3-2. Lookman, making his Serie A debut of the season for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side, scored a goal and also provided an assist. Read also: “Too much stress”: Peseiro reveals the reason for his departure from …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Former Nigeria senior team captain John Obi Mikel has backed Austine Eguavoen to continue as head coach of the Nigerian side following the expiration of his two-game tenure as interim coach, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Eguavoen was tasked with leading the Super Eagles in the AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda respectively, games in …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Italian Serie A side Atalanta are unhappy with the Nigerian senior national team squad over the use of star striker Ademola Lookman in their two AFCON 2025 qualifying games, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Lookman scored twice for Nigeria as they earned a 3-0 win over Benin Republic, a match he featured for the entire duration …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Former Nigeria international defender Emeka Ezeugo says Austine Eguavoen should resign from his position as technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if he wants to remain the head coach of the senior national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Eguavoen was given a two-game mandate to lead the team in the AFCON qualifiers against …

– Continue reading after the announcement – 61-year-old Swede Janne Andersson is still keen on becoming the head coach of the Nigerian senior national team despite failing to reach an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a month ago, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The NFF offered Andersson the position but he was undecided on when to resume his new role and …

United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr. said on Friday that his country wants Nigeria to play a bigger role in world affairs. Mills stated this at a welcoming reception hosted by the US Consulate in Lagos. The Ambassador said he was committed to strengthening collaboration in all areas. Mills was assigned to Nigeria on May 2, 2024, …

– Continue reading after the announcement – English Premier League side Nottingham Forest have released their list of registered players for the season following the closure of the transfer window and also the conclusion of all transfers related to the team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Coach Nuno Espirito Santo has decided to leave Nigerian international striker Emmanuel Dennis out of his squad …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, world football’s governing body FIFA is expected to release the latest international team rankings. Nigeria got into the action and beat Benin Republic 3-0 before drawing 0-0 with Rwanda. In the process, they picked up four points from a possible six, …