Nigeria’s Super Eagles fell to a 2-1 defeat against Portugal in an international friendly on Wednesday night, as the European side concluded its World Cup preparations with another confidence-boosting victory. Portugal opened the scoring through Pedro Neto, who capitalised on the hosts’ early dominance to put his side ahead and energise the home crowd at…
Nigeria national football team will face Guinea-Bissau national football team, Tanzania national football team, and Madagascar national football team in the qualification race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw ceremony, held in Cairo, Egypt, placed the Super Eagles in Group L ahead of the continental tournament scheduled to be hosted by…
Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has passed away after reportedly collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. According to reports, the 40-year-old slumped on the pitch at Angwan Yelwa in the Television area of Kaduna shortly after coming on as a second-half substitute. He was said to have collapsed without any contact, and efforts to…
Jordan national football team held Nigeria national football team to a 2-2 draw in an international friendly at the Mardan Sports Complex on Tuesday night. Jordan took an early lead in the 17th minute through Mousa Tamari, but Nigeria responded in the 30th minute when captain Moses Simon found the net after a rebound. Nigeria completed the turnaround before halftime, with debutant Emmanuel Fernandez finishing…
The Nigeria national football team secured a 2–1 victory against Iran national football team in an international friendly, with goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams. Simon opened the scoring in the 7th minute, finishing off an assist from Samuel Chukwueze, while Adams doubled Nigeria’s lead early in the second half with a strike set up by Ademola Lookman. Mehdi Taremi pulled one back for…
Eric Chelle has left out key stars including Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali from Nigeria’s squad for upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed a 23-man squad on Wednesday, featuring a mix of experienced players and new faces as the coach reshapes the team. Captain Wilfred Ndidi returns alongside Alex Iwobi, while Ademola Lookman is expected to lead the attack in Osimhen’s absence….
Nigeria is mourning the loss of legendary football coach Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed away at the age of 88. The former Nigeria national football team coach, widely respected for his contributions to Nigerian football, led the team to the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Onigbinde earlier coached the then Green Eagles…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi following the tragic passing of his father, Sunday Ndidi. Sunday Ndidi, who tragically lost his life in a road accident in Umunede, near Agbor, Delta State, on Tuesday, was mourned by his son, the Nigerian international footballer currently playing for Turkish Super…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic passing of Mr. Sunday Ndidi, the father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi. Mr. Ndidi died in a motor accident, sending shockwaves through the Nigerian football community on Tuesday. In a statement signed by Kehinde Ajayi, Director of Information and Public Relations at…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on Monday, marking a significant rise on the global football stage. According to the ranking published on FIFA’s official website, the Super Eagles recorded a remarkable 12-place jump from 38th to 26th, gaining an additional 79.09 points. The surge follows…
