Nigerians have received the shocking news from the legendary Segun Odegbami, on the passing of his former team mate, Henry Nwosu, the youngest of the victorious 1980 African Cup of Nations squad, now known as AFCON. It will be recalled in that encounter, Nigeria beat Algeria 3-0, with 2...
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President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi have extended their condolences to the family of Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, a legendary Super Eagles midfielder who passed away on Saturday at the age of 62. President Tinubu in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, joined the Nigerian football community in...
President Bola Tinubu has condoled the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. Chief Onigbinde passed away on Monday at aged 88. President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, extended his condolences to the...
Nigeria has lost one of its most respected football tacticians as former Super Eagles head coach Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away at the age of 88. His family confirmed the development in a statement released on Monday and signed by a family member, Bolade Adesuyi. The statement read:“With great...
Nigeria’s dream of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an abrupt end after FIFA confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative for the inter-confederation play-offs. The global football governing body released an official accreditation notice to journalists, listing the six teams that will compete for the...
Nigerians on social media are sharply divided following reports that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has allegedly submitted a list of 19 conditions to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as part of negotiations for a new contract. The unverified document, which is yet to receive official confirmation, is...
Reports emerging from within the Nigerian football community indicate that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly placed a $130,000 monthly salary benchmark as part of ongoing contract negotiations. Sources claim the proposed figure represents a significant increase from his current earnings of about $50,000 per month. The...
Head coach of the Nigeria national football team, Eric Chelle, has reaffirmed his readiness to scout and integrate players born outside the country as part of efforts to strengthen the Super Eagles. Speaking through the Super Eagles Supporters Club on X, Chelle revealed that several foreign-born players with Nigerian...
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup remain uncertain as the global football body continues to withhold its ruling on the eligibility case involving the DR Congo national football team. Weeks after the conclusion of the African play-offs, football fans across the country are still waiting for clarity...
Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has landed in Madrid as he edges closer to completing a move to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid. The forward is in the Spanish capital to undergo routine medical examinations ahead of the proposed transfer. Sources close to the deal indicate that Atlético Madrid have already...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain and Besiktas midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi. Sunday Ndidi reportedly died in a fatal road accident on Tuesday in Umunede, near Agbor, Delta State, plunging his family and the Nigerian football community...
Father of Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has made a public appeal to Nigerians and his estranged wife, seeking forgiveness and a chance to reconnect with his children after 18 years of separation. Speaking during a TikTok live session with influencer, Hellen Ati, Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba, who...
Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to the 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on Monday, signaling a remarkable rise in global football standings. The new ranking, published on FIFA’s official website, reflects a 12-place leap from Nigeria’s previous 38th spot, accompanied by a notable +79.09...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, for Saturday’s bronze medal victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, commended the Super Eagles for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Egypt in a dramatic penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerging as the match hero. The third-place playoff ended goalless after regulation time, as both African giants struggled to break the deadlock...
Federal Government and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have sent strong messages of encouragement to the Super Eagles, assuring the national team that Nigeria remains proud of their performance despite their exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a statement issued on Thursday, January...
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has praised the Super Eagles for their courage and commitment at the Africa Cup of Nations, assuring the team of Nigeria’s pride and his continued support despite their exit from the tournament. In a heartfelt message shared via his official X handle,...
Super Eagles of Nigeria have been eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after suffering a painful penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the semifinals. The tense encounter ended level after regulation time, forcing the match into penalties where the North Africans held their nerve to seal...
As the Super Eagles prepare for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal showdown against Morocco, the Federal Government has thrown its full weight behind the national team, urging the players to rise with confidence, unity, and pride. In a morale-boosting message released on Wednesday, the Honourable Minister...
Popular media personality Sariki, known on X (formerly Twitter) as @Waspapping_, has stirred public debate following his reaction to the $500,000 (N700 million) pledge reportedly made by BUA Group Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, to Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON semi-final clash against Morocco. While many Nigerians applauded...