National Team News

In a strategic move, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have postponed their Tuesday morning training, opting instead for a secluded session later in the day. This decision comes as the team gears up for crucial matches in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where they face South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on June 7 and Benin Republic shortly thereafter. […]

Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi Samuel, Paul Onuachu, Alex Iwobi, and Maduka Okoye are still expected at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo. Lookman recently played for Atalanta in a rescheduled Serie A match, while Bassey posted holiday photos on social media after a busy season. Team spokesman Promise Efoghe named the

The Super Eagles training camp in Uyo is buzzing with activity as players arrive ahead of a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Among the early arrivals are NPFL stars Sodiq Ismail, Olorunleke Ojo, and Tanzania based defender Benjamin Tanimu. Most of the call-ups are expected to join the camp later today. Newly

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed his admiration for Maduka Okoye and stated there is no rivalry between them. Okoye has been recalled to the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic, following his impressive performances for Serie A club Udinese. Nwabali, who has established

AFCON MVP William Ekong has declared himself fit and ready to play for the Super Eagles in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin. Despite his assurance of fitness, Ekong was not initially selected for the qualifiers by coach Finidi George. Ekong emphasized, I am available for the matches because I

In a significant twist for Nigeria’s national football team, Nathan Tella has withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers due to family reasons. His absence opens the door for Enugu Rangers’ midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin, who coach Finidi George has summoned as a replacement. This adjustment comes close on the heels of Kenneth Obinna

NPFL side Rangers celebrated their defender Kenneth Igboke’s first invitation to the national team camp. Igboke was called up by head coach Finidi George as a replacement for injured Napoli striker Victor Osimhen for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and the Benin Republic. Igboke has been a standout performer for

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF and the Super Eagles players have strongly denied a report from an online publication alleging that the players have not received their bonuses and allowances. According to the report, the presidency released funds to the NFF last year, overseen by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, to

Nigeria’s aspirations of reaching the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations AAFCON 2024 final were shattered following a 6-2 defeat to Morocco in the semi finals. Coach Victor Wenwe’s team struggled against the skilful and fast North African side, which had previously eliminated the host nation, Egypt. The Special Eagles’ vulnerabilities were evident earlier in

The Special Eagles of Nigeria have advanced to the semi finals of the Africa Amputee Football Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt, following a hard fought 2-1 victory over Liberia. Nigeria initially took the lead, but Liberia equalized before the Special Eagles netted the winning goal. This victory not only propelled them into the semi