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…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warmly congratulated the Super Eagles for their admirable performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, commending the team for their resilience, determination, and embodiment of the indomitable Nigerian spirit. Nigeria’s national team rebounded impressively from the heartbreak of their semi-final penalty shootout defeat to host nation…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a composed and authoritative display on Saturday evening, defeating Algeria 2–0 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. At the Marrakesh Stadium, Nigeria combined patience, control and attacking precision to break down a resilient Algerian side, setting up a last-four showdown against…
Fes, Morocco – January 6, 2026: The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed circulating rumors that Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will leave the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) camp following an on-field disagreement during Nigeria’s 4-0 round of 16 win over Mozambique. According to FIFA and CAF-accredited journalist Adepoju Samuel, a top team…
