'I have heard' - Amaju Pinnick confirms NFF close to hiring enterprising Super Eagles coach
Published: January 04, 2025
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has addressed the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the coaching situation of the Super Eagles, revealing that a managerial announcement is imminent.The Super Eagles have been without a permanent manager since June 2024, following the resignation ...
Nigeria squad announcement: Alimi, Ismail, Nduka, Ali, 22 others called up for pre-CHAN training camp
Published: January 04, 2025
Stand-in coach of the Super Eagles B team, Daniel Ogunmodede, has unveiled a 26-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.The announcement follows Nigeria's successful qualification, having triumphed over Ghana with a 3-1 aggre...
'An issue CAF must address' - Ghana coach sends message to African governing body after loss to Nigeria
Published: December 29, 2024
Ghana coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has sent a strong message to the Confederation of African Football regarding the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying draws.The Black Galaxies were eliminated by Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team in the 2025 CHAN qualifiers and will not participate in the tournament.The first leg...
2024 CHAN qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles' convincing 3-1 win over Black Galaxies
Published: December 28, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles B team secured their qualification for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) following a convincing 3-1 victory over Ghana in Uyo.This win marks a significant achievement, as it is the team's first qualification for the tournament in six years, underlining the importance of this triumph fo...
The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024: Lookman joins Tinubu, Dangote, Ayra Starr on prestigious list
Published: December 27, 2024
The London-based New African magazine today released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024.The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world over the past year.Ata...
San Lorenzo rising star could spark international tug-of-war between Nigeria and Argentina
Published: December 23, 2024
After River Plate's teenage goalscoring sensation Jonathan Spiff Asuzu, another Buenos Aires-born youngster, Joaquín Ebere Obiekezie could spark an international tug-of-war between Nigeria and Argentina in the future, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Born in Argentina sixteen years ago, Obiekezie qualifies to represent ...
2024 CHAN qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles' goalless draw against Black Galaxies
Published: December 22, 2024
The Super Eagles B team successfully played out a goalless draw against the Black Galaxies of Ghana at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening.In the face of relentless pressure from the home side, Nigeria displayed remarkable team resilience, effectively maintaining the scoreline as they look ahead to the second le...
Ghana 0 Nigeria 0: Abedi Pele in the stands as Black Galaxies, Super Eagles play out draw
Published: December 22, 2024
Ghana great Abedi Pele was in the stands as the Super Eagles held Ghana to a goalless draw at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening in the first leg of the 2025 African Nations Championship qualifiers.Coach Daniel Ogunmodede opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with the notable selections being Ozoemena Ani being preferre...
English-born CB opens up on when Nigerian Federation first contacted him to play for Super Eagles
Published: December 20, 2024
English-born central defender Gabriel Osho has shared details about his invitation to the Super Eagles, revealing that the Nigeria Football Federation first reached out to him after Luton Town earned promotion to the Premier League through the playoffs at the end of the 2022-2023 season.The Auxerre star became cap-tied...
Old warhorse Ali, Sodiq, Collins, Alimi headline Super Eagles roster for CHAN qualifier v Ghana
Published: December 20, 2024
Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali, 44, and seventeen other players have been selected to represent Nigeria in their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against the Black Galaxies of Ghana.Stand-in head coach Daniel Ogunmodede made the announcement, after trimming the initial 30-player roster by 12 players. O...
'I did not vote for Hakimi' - Legendary Morocco GK Badou Zaki insists Lookman deserved to win POTY
Published: December 20, 2024
Legendary Moroccan goalkeeper Badou Zaki has publicly revealed that he did not vote for Achraf Hakimi for the African Player of the Year award, insisting that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman was the rightful recipient.Lookman clinched the award during a ceremony held in Marrakesh, Morocco, prompting a wave of debate w...
'Missed a crucial penalty' - African football expert reveals why HakIimi lost out to Lookman for African POTY
Published: December 19, 2024
African football expert Hervé Penot, a French journalist from the newspaper L'Équipe, has explained why Paris Saint-Germain's Morocco fullback Achraf Hakimi missed out on the African Footballer of the Year.The CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech on Monday evening went smoothly but the result for Player of the Year...
'You can ask his dad’ - Ex-NFF boss Pinnick reveals behind-the-scenes details of Lookman's debut for Nigeria
Published: December 18, 2024
Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has revealed the behind-the-scenes details of Ademola Lookman's first appearance for the Super Eagles in March 2022.Pinnick is a strong advocate for the recruitment of players with dual nationality, and it was during his tenure that the likes of Alex Iwobi, Wil...
Lookman crowned African POTY over Hakimi: How CAF president escaped from angry Moroccan fans
Published: December 18, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman clinched the coveted African Player of the Year (POTY) award, edging out Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi in Marrakesh, Morocco. The announcement, made by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, sparked an uproar among Moroccan fans present at the Conference Palace, culminating in a tense situat...
How Nigeria voted The Best Fifa Awards: Troost-Ekong, Eguavoen, Okeleji clash over choice of best player
Published: December 18, 2024
Following the setback of missing out on the Ballon d'Or, Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. won The Best FIFA Men's Player at a star-studded The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday evening.Ballon d'Or winner Rodri finished second, while Real Madrid's England young sensation Jude ...