Portugal coach singles out one Super Falcons player for praise after gritty draw in Amadora
Published: June 23, 2025
Speaking after his side's hard-fought goalless draw against Nigeria in an international friendly staged at Estádio José Gomes in Amadora on Monday evening, Portugal coach Francisco Neto singled out Christy Ucheibe for special praise.The friendly fixture was part of Portugal's build-up to the 2025 European Championshi...
Portugal 0 Nigeria 0: Five observations from Super Falcons goalless draw against Navegadoras
Published: June 23, 2025
The Super Falcons played out a goalless draw against Portugal on Monday evening in a preparatory match ahead of the WAFCON tournament in Morocco.Portugal dominated much of the game at the Estádio José Gomes, but Nigeria held firm to secure the draw.Despite facing intense pressure from the hosts, the Super Falcons' te...
Portugal 0 Nigeria 0: Travel-weary Super Falcons held by Euro-bound Navegadoras
Published: June 23, 2025
In a tightly contested international friendly at Estádio José Gomes in Amadora on Monday, Nigeria’s Super Falcons battled to a 0-0 stalemate against Portugal’s Navegadoras. The match, a crucial preparatory fixture for Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and Portugal’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025,...
Super Falcons beware: Three Portugal players Nigeria cannot afford to ignore
Published: June 23, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Portugal’s Navegadoras in an international friendly at Estádio José Gomes in Amadora on Monday evening. As the Super Falcons prepare for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, they confront a Portuguese side readying for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. To achie...
'It's my turn' – Troost-Ekong reflects on captaining Nigeria after learning from Enyeama, Mikel, Musa
Published: June 22, 2025
William Troost-Ekong has spoken about his decade-long journey with the Super Eagles, saying it is now his time to lead after years of learning under some of the country's most respected captains.Born in Haarlem, the Totttenham Hotspur academy graduate featured in a few games for Netherlands youth teams before switching...
Nigeria, Netherlands, Germany or Bosnia? Ajax centre-back breaks silence on his international future
Published: June 21, 2025
Ajax Amsterdam's quad-national centre-back Precious Ugwu has shed light on his international future, revealing he is still undecided over which country he will represent at senior level.The 19-year-old, currently turning heads at the ongoing 2025 UEFA European U19 Championship, has started all of the Netherlands group ...
'When you're captain of Nigeria' – Omeruo gets vote of confidence from CFR Cluj boss
Published: June 20, 2025
CFR Cluj president Cristi Balaj has suggested that the transfer of Kenneth Omeruo to the Railwaymen is done and dusted even though an official confirmation of the deal is still pending at this stage.The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning centre-back has been unemployed since his departure from Kasimpasa in the winter t...
Ex-Golden Eaglets midfielder recalls 8-1 mauling by Young Lions squad featuring Lookman, Solanke
Published: June 20, 2025
Former Golden Eaglets midfielder Bruno Onyemaechi has opened up about a humbling experience from his early career, recalling how Nigeria's U17 team was thrashed 8-1 by an England U20 side featuring future stars Ademola Lookman and Dominic Solanke.Before switching allegiance from England to Nigeria, Lookman played for t...
Nigeria squad announcement: Liverpool and Arsenal alums named in 24-player Wafcon squad
Published: June 20, 2025
Head Coach Justine Madugu has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie among a list of 24 players for the Super Falcons’ quest for a 10th continental title at the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals to be staged 5th – 26th July in Morocco.Former Arsenal and Liverpool star Asisat Oshoa...
'Take it easy' – Super Eagles LB Onyeamachi says Nwabali studied Enyeama, deserves more respect
Published: June 20, 2025
Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyeamachi has come to the defence of Stanley Nwabali, urging Nigerians to ease up on the criticism of the Chippa United shot-stopper.Nigeria were faced with a goalkeeping crisis in the months leading up to the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with former first choice goalkeeper Fra...
Super Eagles' Unity Cup captain puts transfer plans on hold to secure French citizenship
Published: June 14, 2025
Super Eagles captain at last month's Unity Cup final, Moses Simon, is unlikely to leave Ligue 1 during the summer transfer window, according to multiple reports from the French media.Simon, who has spent nearly six years in France, is currently undergoing the naturalisation process to become a French citizen—a develo...
Official: Super Eagles left-back among two Nigerians released by Cardiff City
Published: June 12, 2025
With a statement on the official website, relegated Championship club Cardiff City have finally announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season.The Bluebirds have confirmed that Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins will not be offered a new deal, meaning he is set to leave t...
Senegal beat England with 'four Nigerians' in historic African win, show Super Eagles the way
Published: June 11, 2025
Senegal etched their name into the history books on Tuesday night, becoming the first African nation to defeat 1966 World Cup winners England in an international match.The Lions of Teranga claimed a memorable 3-1 victory in a friendly fixture held at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground, ending England’s 21-match unbeat...
Possible battle with 3-time CWC winner Messi: Zaidu named in Porto squad for Fifa tournament
Published: June 10, 2025
Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi is in line to feature at the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup, which kicks off in the United States on June 14.The left-back was included in FC Porto's 28-man travelling squad that departed for the United States on Tuesday, June 10, ahead of the tournament. His inclusion puts him in cont...
NFF break silence on Victor Boniface's 'retirement post' and possible Bafana Bafana punishment
Published: June 10, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has responded to the recent uproar surrounding Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface’s cryptic social media post hinting at retirement, as well as speculations about possible FIFA sanctions against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World C...