Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has backed Stanley Nwabali as the Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper, saying he is better than Udinese’s Maduka Okoye. Ikpeba’s comments followed Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday. Nwabali made a crucial save during the second half to prevent Madagascar…
Maduka Okoye’s delayed arrival at the Super Eagles’ training camp in Uyo has sparked a wave of criticism. This comes as the goalkeeper is reportedly the final member of Nigeria’s squad to link up with the team. Nigeria began assembling on Sunday ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and…
Nyesom Wike blasts Super Eagles’ over their absence from the FIFA World Cup FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has openly expressed his frustration over the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. His comments have since sparked conversations among football fans across Nigeria. While speaking at a public event attended by former Super…
Poland scored deep into stoppage time to deny Nigeria victory in a dramatic 2-2 friendly draw in Warsaw. Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by Poland after Przemysław Wiśniewski scored a late equaliser in added time at the PGE Narodowy Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 23rd minute through…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained why two of Nigeria’s biggest stars will not feature in the upcoming international friendlies. Nigeria will be without Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman for their friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. Head coach Eric Chelle said Osimhen was excused to focus on resolving his club future. Lookman on…
The Super Eagles now know their opponents on the road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn alongside Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will aim to secure qualification after finishing third at the last AFCON tournament and ending as…
CAF takes strong action to maintain discipline in African football. The Confederation of African Football fines the Algerian Football Federation $100,000. In addition, it suspends two key players after ugly post-match scenes in the quarter-final against Nigeria. Quarter-Final Match Sparks Controversy Nigeria defeats Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech on January 10. As a result, tensions erupt…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles triumphed over Egypt in the AFCON 2025 third-place match. They secured a 4-2 victory on penalties after a goalless draw. Fans in Casablanca witnessed an intense battle at Stade Mohammed V. A Tense Encounter Both teams entered the game after semi-final losses. Nigeria aimed to extend their perfect third-place record. Egypt sought…
Nigeria’s national team faces a crossroads. Coach Eric Chelle expressed doubts about his role following a tough loss. Fans and officials now ponder the next steps. The Semi-Final Setback Morocco defeated Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. The host nation scored crucial goals in Rabat on Wednesday. Super Eagles players fought hard but…
Nigerian football fans unite in praise for defender Calvin Bassey following the Super Eagles’ intense semifinal battle against hosts Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Although Nigeria suffered a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat after a goalless 120 minutes, Bassey’s commanding display stole the spotlight and earned widespread admiration. The match unfolded at Prince…
