NFF confirm deal with Bruno Labbadia is off; Eguavoen returns for fourth spell as Nigeria coach
Published: August 30, 2024
Through a press release on Friday night, the Nigeria Football Federation have announced that the agreement with Bruno Labbadia to take over as Super Eagles coach has fallen through.  The NFF had earlier announced that Labbadia would be the new boss of the three-time African champions and will resume his duty ahead ...
'There is a lot of pressure on Bruno' - Rohr explains why NFF hired English speaking German coach Labbadia
Published: August 30, 2024
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has explained why the Nigeria Football Federation appointed Bruno Labbadia as the new coach of the senior national team.  The former Bayern Munich striker is set to become the sixth German to handle the Super Eagles, following in the footsteps of  Karl-Heinz Marotzke, Gottli...
Rohr names Burnley, Lorient and Augsburg forwards in Benin's 25-man squad for Afconq against Nigeria 
Published: August 29, 2024
Benin's head coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against the Super Eagles and Libya. The list includes Burnley striker Andreas Hountondji, skipper Steve Mounié (Augsburg) and Jodel Dossou, both of whom were on the scoresheet against Nigeria in the 2...
Nigeria squad announcement: Osimhen, Iwobi, Ndidi, Aina, Ndah named to 23-man roster for Afconq
Published: August 27, 2024
William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 an...
Pre-World Cup friendly: NFF boss Gusau in attendance as Falconets lose narrowly to Mexico 
Published: August 27, 2024
Two-time silver medallists Nigeria lost by the odd goal to Mexico in an entertaining encounter in Bogota on Monday evening, which served as their final test before the 11th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals kicking off on Saturday. The Mexicans scored the only goal of the match in the 20th minute, but had to withs...
Confirmed: Ex-Bayern Munich striker Bruno Labbadia appointed as new Super Eagles head coach
Published: August 27, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the appointment of German tactician and former Bayern Munich striker Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.  The position has been vacant since the resignation of former Nigeria international Finidi George in June,  who was only in charge as a substa...
Super Eagles midfielders Ndidi, Iwobi speak ahead of 2025 Afconq against Benin and Rwanda 
Published: August 26, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has issued a rallying call to his teammates ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Iwobi emphasized that there is still much to fight for and urged his teammates to rise to the occasion and secure the necessary points...
Cardiff City left-back Collins will not be named in Super Eagles squad for 2025 Afconq in September 
Published: August 25, 2024
Contrary to speculation in the local media, allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Cardiff City left-back Jamilu Collins will not be named in the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches with Republic of Benin and Rwanda in September 2024. Rumours had suggested that Collins had been re...
2025 AFCONQ: Nigeria handed boost as Nottingham Forest RB Aina returns to action after injury scare 
Published: August 25, 2024
Ola Aina's return to action against Southampton provided a significant boost for the Super Eagles ahead of their upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifying matches with Republic of Benin and Rwanda, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Super Eagles fullback made his return with a significant impact in Nottingham Forest's c...
'Will be slammed in his face' - Odegbami advises Siasia to turn down Super Eagles role post-Fifa ban
Published: August 24, 2024
Segun Odegbami cautioned Samson Siasia about taking on the role of Super Eagles coach, expressing concern that it could potentially damage his reputation. Siasia has been rumored to be in the running for the position following the lifting of a five-year ban imposed on him by FIFA for alleged match-fixing activities....
Super Eagles watch: Fulham midfielder Iwobi opens season account; Rangers striker Dessers at the double 
Published: August 24, 2024
Alex Iwobi was on the scoresheet for Fulham during 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League while Cyriel Dessers also grabbed a brace for Rangers in their Scottish Premiership fixture against Ross County on Saturday afternoon. Hale End Academy product Emile Smith-Rowe opened the scoring for Fulham with ...
'It's a huge footballing nation' - Janne Andersson confirms he's in talks with NFF over Super Eagles job
Published: August 23, 2024
Experienced Swedish football tactician Janne Andersson has confirmed that he is in talks with the Nigeria Football Federation over the vacant Super Eagles job but underlined that nothing has been agreed at the moment.  The 61-year-old Janne Andersson is currently a free agent after leaving his role as Sweden coach ...
Madrid CFF striker Ajakaye the headline name on Falconets 21-player roster for 2024 Fifa U20 WWC
Published: August 21, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday announced the Falconets roster for the upcoming 2024 Fifa U20 Women's World Cup holding in Colombia, 31 August – 22 September. An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders and seven forwards have been selected by Ni...
Saintfiet v Renard: Ex-Nigeria U17 assistant coach hints Frenchman is better candidate for Super Eagles job
Published: August 21, 2024
Former Golden Eaglets assistant coach Usman Danlami Kwasau has weighed in on the ongoing search for the next Super Eagles coach, with speculation linking Tom Saintfiet and Hervé Renard to the position. The Super Eagles have been without a head coach since Finidi George resigned after the Nigeria Football Federation...
Nigerian Federation reacts to claims Janne Andersson has been named as new Super Eagles coach 
Published: August 20, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed recent reports suggesting that Swedish manager Janne Andersson is set to be appointed as the next head coach of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles have been without a permanent coach since Finidi George resigned following Nigeria's disappointing performance in ...