National Team News

In a candid revelation, South Africa’s goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, shared his psychological strategy against Nigeria’s penalty takers during the intense semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on February 7. The match, held at Le Stade de la Paix de Bouaké, saw Jose Peseiro’s team, the Super Eagles, nearly achieving a record of five […]

In a revealing conversation with CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies, William Troost Ekong, the Super Eagles’ assistant captain, shared insights into Nigeria’s strategy during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON final against Ivory Coast. Despite opening the scoring with a commanding header, Nigeria succumbed to a 2-1 defeat, with Ivory Coast’s Franck Kessie and

The eagerly anticipated friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Argentina is set to proceed as planned, albeit with a change in venue to the United States of America, following a cancellation by the original host, China. The decision came after a dispute involving Argentine superstar Lionel Messi and his non participation in

In a heartwarming display of pride for his Nigerian roots, Manchester City’s stalwart defender, Manuel Akanji, has become the centre of attention for his on field prowess and the striking tattoo of the Super Eagles logo adorning his arm. The 27 years old, born in Neftenbach, Switzerland, to a Swiss mother and Nigerian father, has

Stanley Nwabali, the standout goalkeeper for the Super Eagles and Chippa United, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State, the second highest honour in the state, following his exceptional performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. This accolade comes as a testament to Nwabali’s significant contributions to

Following an impressive performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have achieved their highest FIFA Ranking in 11 years, now positioned 28th globally and third on the African continent. This marks a significant leap from their previous standing, moving up 14 places from being the 42nd ranked team

Members of the Super Eagles have voiced concerns over unpaid bonuses for their remarkable journey to the quarterfinals and semifinals of the AFCON tournament. Despite their commendable performance, at least two players revealed that they have yet to receive the financial rewards for these critical stages of the competition. The team has already received $30,000

In a surprising turn of events at the 2023 African Cup of Nations AFCON, Boavista’s defender Bruno Onyemaechi did not participate in any minute of the tournament’s final match, marking a significant moment for the player and the Nigerian Super Eagles. Despite being a key figure in the team’s defence, Onyemaechi found himself sidelined during

William Ekong, the stalwart defender for PAOK, has been honoured as the Player of the Tournament at the 2023 African Cup of Nations AFCON. His exceptional performance was pivotal in leading his team to the final, boasting a defence that conceded only two goals throughout the tournament. Ekong’s offensive contributions were equally impressive, scoring three

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF expressed unwavering confidence in the Super Eagles’ upcoming clash against Cameroon. In a recent statement, he emphasized the team’s preparedness and determination to secure a decisive victory in the upcoming fixture. Anticipating a challenging encounter, the NFF President stated,  Our Super Eagles have undergone rigorous training, and