In a last-minute twist to Nigeria's AFCON 2023 preparations, Real Sociedad forward Sadiq Umar has been forced to withdraw from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to a knee injury sustained during a friendly match against Guinea.
The Super Eagles quickly announced the substitution on...
In a candid interview with BBC's Osasu Obayiuwana, former Nigerian football star Austine Jay-Jay Okocha has raised concerns over the treatment of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye by Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro.
Okoye was notably absent from the 25-man roster for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed at the Aéroport International Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations set to commence on Saturday.
Led by coach Jose Peseiro and captain Ahmed Musa, the team departed from Murtala Muhammed International...
In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria has been hit with a major setback on the eve of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Equatorial Guinea. Key midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, a linchpin in the Super Eagles' lineup, has been ruled out of the tournament in Ivory Coast due to an injury...
In a strategic move ahead of the 2023 AFCON, Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has laid out a clear plan to guide Nigeria back to the podium, aiming to reclaim the Africa Cup of Nations trophy last secured in 2013. With his contract intricately tied to the team's performance in the upcoming...
In a much-anticipated announcement, head coach Jose Peseiro has unveiled the Super Eagles' formidable 25-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Côte d'Ivoire. The roster, posted on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) X handle, showcases a strategic mix of talent...
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has taken a bold stance against the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee, emphasizing the importance of receiving outstanding allowances over critiques of his coaching abilities.
The dispute unfolded during a meeting with the NFF Technical...
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Super Eagles' forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, is set to miss the highly anticipated 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a recent surgery to address a groin injury sustained during the international break. Nottingham Forest manager, Steve Cooper, confirmed the...
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In the face of mounting criticism over the performance of Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board, Hon. Nse Essien, has emphasized that the decision to retain or dismiss Peseiro lies with the Sports Ministry, not the...
In a nail-biting World Cup qualifier match at Rwanda's Huye Stadium, Nigeria's Super Eagles faced an uphill battle against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, resulting in a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
The pressure mounted on the Super Eagles, eager for a positive outcome following a lackluster draw against...
Nigeria faced an unexpected hurdle as they commenced the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a shaky performance, settling for a 1-1 draw against the underdog Lesotho.
In a surprising turn of events, Lesotho took the lead in the 56th minute, defying expectations and putting the Super Eagles on the...
Super Eagles coach, José Peseiro, has staunchly defended shot-stopper Francis Uzoho ahead of the crucial World Cup qualification tie against Lesotho. With criticism swirling around alternative goalkeepers Daniel Akpeyi and Maduka Okoye, and online harassment targeting the latter, Peseiro...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set a deadline for the submission of final squads for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Super Eagles' head coach, Jose Peseiro, must present his definitive 23-man team by Wednesday, January 3, 2024. This directive applies to all 24 nations...
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