Fulham's Calvin Bassey revealed that Lionel Messi's iconic goal against Nigeria during the 2018 FIFA World Cup inspired him to choose Nigeria as his international footballing nation. Born in Italy to Nigerian parents, Bassey debuted for the Super Eagles in 2022 and has since earned 28 caps...
CAF has scheduled Nigeria's final AFCON 2025 qualifiers. The Super Eagles will face Benin Republic on November 14 and Rwanda on November 18 in Uyo. The matches, managed by Senegalese and Moroccan officials, will determine Nigeria’s path to the tournament’s finals in Morocco in December 2025...
Libyan officials plan legal action against a Tunisian pilot, Captain Abdellatif Merchergui, following his testimony in favor of Nigeria during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hearing. Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani criticized the evidence as biased and vowed to challenge any unfavorable outcomes from...
Bruno Labbadia has revealed that logistical and organizational challenges, not financial disagreements, led to the collapse of his appointment as Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach. The NFF continues its search for a permanent manager as Augustine Eguavoen temporarily oversees the team's AFCON...
Former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie condemned Libya’s response to the team's arrival, which included being rerouted and stranded for hours. He criticized the Libyan Football Association for not filing an official complaint and highlighted the need for football officials to resolve...
Victor Osimhen has resumed full training with Galatasaray after recovering from a muscle injury. The striker missed two weeks of action, including Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifiers. Now back on the field, he’s set to play in Galatasaray’s upcoming games, boosting their attacking lineup in both...
Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi returned safely to England after being stranded in Libya with the Super Eagles for over 13 hours. Manager Steve Cooper confirmed Ndidi’s well-being and readiness to play, emphasizing the club's support during the ordeal. Ndidi remains a vital asset, contributing...
The Super Eagles' flight to Libya was diverted to Al-Abraq airport at the order of Libyan authorities, stranding the team for over 16 hours. The pilot revealed concerns about safety and landing conditions, prompting the Nigeria Football Federation to withdraw from the AFCON qualifier match.
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The Nigerian Senate has urged the Libyan government to apologize for the mistreatment of the Super Eagles upon their arrival for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The team faced significant delays and humiliation, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the incident and...
CAF has canceled the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier match between Nigeria and Libya due to the Super Eagles’ distressing experience at the Libya airport. After facing over 14 hours of mistreatment, the team returned home, prompting CAF to investigate the incident and its implications...
The Libyan Football Federation threatens legal action against Nigeria after the Super Eagles withdrew from an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier due to safety concerns. Players were stranded for over 13 hours at Al Abaq Airport, raising significant logistical and diplomatic issues between the two...
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen condemned the traumatic experience his team faced in Libya, where they were held for over 20 hours at an abandoned airport before their AFCON qualifier. Eguavoen called for a CAF investigation, highlighting Libya's actions as a deliberate attempt to...
President Bola Tinubu welcomes the Super Eagles' safe return from Libya, demanding an investigation into their 13-hour ordeal at a Libyan airport before their AFCON qualifier. Tinubu praises the players' resilience and calls for accountability from the Confederation of African Football regarding...
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong expressed pride in his team's resilience after a harrowing 15-hour ordeal at Al Abaq Airport in Libya. The squad's challenging experience led them to boycott their AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya, emphasizing their unbreakable spirit and unity as they...
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