National Team News

A new coach for the Super Eagles is set to be announced soon, following interviews with shortlisted foreign candidates. According to sources, the Nigerian Football Federation NFF President and the Sports Minister recently visited London regarding this appointment. The selection process included virtual interviews with NFF technical committee Vice Chairman Felix Anyansi Agwu, technical director […]

Super Eagles midfielder Bruno Onyemaechi highlighted the immense pressure and expectations that come with wearing the Nigeria jersey. In an interview with EaglesTracker, the Boavista defender mentioned that the pressure from fans and the need to win every match can be overwhelming. Onyemaechi shared that even though he plays in Portugal, the pressure from representing

Speculations are circulating that the NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, and Sports Minister, John Enoh, are currently in London to meet with potential foreign coaches for the Super Eagles. Reports indicate that Gusau left Abuja for London on Monday, and Enoh has also made his way to the English capital. The exact purpose of their visit

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against Benin Republic, Rwanda, and Libya in Group D for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers. This draw offers Nigeria an early chance to avenge their recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Benin Republic. Both teams will face each other again in

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are among the 12 teams placed in Pot 1 ahead of the draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. The draw for the biennial competition is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday. According to the Confederation of African Football CAF, the highest ranked

Sports Minister John Enoh has urged the Nigeria Football Federation NFF to appoint a world class foreign coach for the Super Eagles. This call comes as the NFF searches for a new technical adviser to enhance the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are currently struggling in the

A total of 17 billion Naira has been allocated to the Nigeria Football Federation NFF to settle outstanding bonuses and allowances for the Super Eagles and other national teams, according to Sports Minister John Owan Enoh. In an interview on Eagle7 FM, Enoh explained that the intervention fund initially amounted to 12 billion Naira but

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has denied reports claiming that it has reached out to Herve Renard for the vacant Super Eagles coaching position. Recent reports suggested that the NFF had initiated talks with the French coach, but a top official clarified that this information is inaccurate. This report is inaccurate. We’ve not contacted Renard

Out of favour Nigeria international Brown Ideye has raised concerns over the leadership within the current Super Eagles squad. During an X space conversation hosted by The Naija Football Conference on June 22, Ideye criticized the lack of genuine leaders among the players. The former West Brom striker highlighted that experienced players like Kenneth Omeruo

The Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, have dropped eight places in the latest FIFA rankings, now positioned at 38th globally. This significant fall is attributed to their poor performances in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, where they drew against South Africa and lost to the Benin Republic. These results have made qualifying for the