Super Eagles

1 Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has expressed his openness to taking up a permanent role as assistant coach of the Super Eagles, if the opportunity arises. Ogunmodede was recently appointed alongside Rangers international coach Fidelis Ilechukwu as interim assistant to Augustine Eguavoen for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He led Remo Stars to a second-place finish …

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has described Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman as the best player against Benin in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Let’s remember that Nigeria broke the tie just before half-time with a great individual shot from Lookman, who cut in from the side before scoring. Osimhen, making his first appearance of the season after …

Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were on target for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as they beat Benin Republic on Saturday night. The match played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo was the first match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series. Nigeria, led by interim coach Austin Eguavoen, secured a 3-0 win to start their journey to …

12 Former Italian football captain Fabio Cannavaro has confirmed that he has turned down an offer to coach the Nigeria national team. Cannavaro, who had been linked to the position, revealed that talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had not progressed. The NFF had also announced German coach Bruno Labbadia as a possible candidate, but later distanced himself from …

12 Benin Republic striker Steve Mounie has expressed confidence ahead of his side’s upcoming match against Nigeria. The Cheetahs will take on three-time champions Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as they begin their qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mounie, speaking during a press conference on Friday, said the team’s resolve is …

1 Nigeria will play Benin Republic in Uyo on September 7 and then face Rwanda in Kigali on September 10. Eguavoen said: “Our objective is clear: to get six points in both games. The players know this and are committed to achieving it.” “The matches will not be easy, no qualifying match can be taken for granted because all the …

All invited players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp ahead of this weekend’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The latest player to join the team was Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, who arrived at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel headquarters on Thursday. Osimhen, 25, is in Turkey to complete his loan move to Galatasaray after failing to …

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen recently spoke about his appointment, making it clear that he did not seek the position. In an interview with the official Super Eagles channel, Eguavoen stressed that his selection was not a result of any lobbying on his part but rather a decision made by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). “I am a member …

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has reinforced his coaching staff with notable figures from the domestic league to assist in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen has called up Enugu Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu who guided his side to victory in Nigeria’s premier league last season and Daniel Ogunmodede of …

Ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, the Super Eagles opened their training camp on Monday, October 2, in Uyo. Players have begun reporting to camp as preparations begin for important upcoming matches. The camp will host the 23 invited players who will prepare for the AFCON qualifiers, starting with a match against Benin Republic on September …