NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Nigeria’s inability to host the African Cup of Nations since 2000 is “sad” and “a great shame”, according to former Super Eagles winger Obinna Nsofor. Speaking on the country’s deteriorating stadium standards and inability to meet CAF requirements, Nsofor said Nigeria must urgently address its infrastructure issues. “The fact is that it has been a long time since Nigeria, as …

Despite recent discussions about a possible expansion of representation by clubs from Africa’s top-ranked football nations, CAF will not be making any changes to the format of the Champions League and Confederation Cup for next season. CAF had reportedly been reviewing a proposal that could have significantly reformed its inter-club competitions by allowing the continent’s 12 top-ranked football associations to …

NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi has revealed that there will be a significantly revamped Super Eagles team for the upcoming Unity Cup. Sanusi confirmed that the team will primarily feature players from the domestic league, along with eligible players born in the diaspora. He also noted that established veteran stars, including Victor Osimhen, will not be part of the squad …

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has stated that the country’s goalkeeping challenge is not a lack of quality but deeper structural issues within the team’s defensive setup. Oliseh emphasized that even top-level goalkeepers cannot perform optimally without a solid defense. “A goalkeeper is only as good as the defense,” Oliseh said. “If you have a very poor defense, whether …

Super Falcons head coach, Justin Maduguhas opened up about the growing frustration surrounding Nigeria’s lack of international matches, revealing that several countries are deliberately avoiding friendlies against the African giants. Speaking in an exclusive interview with to Brila.netMadugu admitted that the situation is harming the team’s preparations and revealed that the Nigerian Football Federation has approached several countries for matches, …

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has insisted that the biggest obstacle facing local players is a lack of confidence and opportunities from coaches. Speaking on the state of goalkeepers in Nigeria, Dosu emphasized that talented goalkeepers can be found in the NPFL, NNL and NLO. According to him, local goalkeepers are capable of excelling at the highest level once they …

Taiwo Awoniyi has stressed that Nottingham Forest will approach their decisive clash against Aston Villa with a firm “three-point mentality”. The Nigerian striker highlighted the team’s collective progress this season and noted that the team remains focused on taking it game by game as it aims for a good finish. “I think for us as a team, when you look …

Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score Celtic’s decisive goal in a 2-1 win over Hibernian. The Nigerian striker made a strong impact in just 20 minutes of action, contributing several passes, a tackle and two ball recoveries along with his winning shot. Speaking after the match, Iheanacho expressed his joy at helping the team get the three points. …

The Confederation of African Football has officially announced that the 2027 African Cup of Nations will take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027. The schedule was approved by the FIFA Council during its recent meeting in Vancouver, Canada. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda; All East African nations will host this edition of the tournament. It is the first time …

Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has called for greater private sector involvement, saying government ownership remains a major obstacle to the growth of the NPFL. Speaking on the state of club management and structure, Ekpo highlighted that the dominance of government-owned teams creates an unequal and often unhealthy competitive environment. “The government-owned teams want to win at all costs; …