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'Eric Chelle wants him' - NFF confirm Okonkwo in line for Super Eagles debut next month
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'Eric Chelle wants him' - NFF confirm Okonkwo in line for Super Eagles debut next month

The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is in line to make his debut for the Super Eagles at the upcoming Unity Cup tournament scheduled for next month.Okonkwo recently completed his switch of international allegiance from England to Nigeria after representing England at youth levels.Having featured for England at U16, U17 and U18 levels, the former Arsenal shot-stopper was granted Fifaapproval on Monday to represent Nigeria at senior level. According to an NFF official who spoke to ESPN, Okonkwo expressed strong enthusiasm about the switch, making th...

April 8, 2026
The Finidi George era begins: Can he lead Super Eagles to the World Cup promised land?
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The Finidi George era begins: Can he lead Super Eagles to the World Cup promised land?

Nigerian football has entered a new chapter with the appointment of Finidi George as the head coach of the Super Eagles. While many are excited about the potential of the former winger, who was a m...

Apr 29, 2024
Official: Former Ajax Amsterdam winger Finidi appointed as Super Eagles coach 
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Official: Former Ajax Amsterdam winger Finidi appointed as Super Eagles coach 

With a statement on their official website, the Nigeria Football Federation have announced the appointment of former Ajax Amsterdam winger Finidi George as head coach of the senior national team, the ...

Apr 29, 2024
Late appointment of new Super Eagles coach: National Assembly summons NFF president, Eguavoen
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Late appointment of new Super Eagles coach: National Assembly summons NFF president, Eguavoen

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Senate Committee on Sports has summoned the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation headed by Ibrahim Gusau, the technical department led by Augustine E...

Apr 29, 2024
The Super Eagles conundrum: Unpacking the best coaching option for Nigeria's national team
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The Super Eagles conundrum: Unpacking the best coaching option for Nigeria's national team

As the Super Eagles gear up for another exciting chapter in their football journey, the debate rages on: should the team be led by a homegrown coach or a foreign tactician? This question has sparke...

Apr 28, 2024
Super Eagles striker Boniface admits missing 2023 AFCON was one of the painful moments of his career
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Super Eagles striker Boniface admits missing 2023 AFCON was one of the painful moments of his career

 Victor Boniface has admitted that missing the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was one of the most painful moments of his career.  The Bayer Leverkusen striker was initially named in Nige...

Apr 26, 2024
'South Africa is not going to be easy' - Adepoju predicts tough game for Super Eagles v Bafana Bafana 
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'South Africa is not going to be easy' - Adepoju predicts tough game for Super Eagles v Bafana Bafana 

1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder and former Real Madrid youth teamer, Mutiu Adepoju has predicted that Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa's Bafana Bafa...

Apr 24, 2024
'We have the players that can do the job' - Nigeria legend warns Bafana Bafana, Cheetahs ahead of WCQs
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'We have the players that can do the job' - Nigeria legend warns Bafana Bafana, Cheetahs ahead of WCQs

Nigeria legend Tijani Babangida has fired a warning to South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Benin Republic's Cheetahs ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches in June 2024. ...

Apr 24, 2024
NFF president visits injured Super Eagles trio Troost-Ekong, Simon, Sanusi ahead of 2026 WCQs 
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NFF president visits injured Super Eagles trio Troost-Ekong, Simon, Sanusi ahead of 2026 WCQs 

Nigeria Football Federation president Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been in Europe in the past few days visiting some players of the Super Eagles who are recuperating from injuries.  The ...

Apr 24, 2024
Manu Garba impressed with Golden Eaglets midfield pre-U17 WAFU B, identifies three positions to fortify
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Manu Garba impressed with Golden Eaglets midfield pre-U17 WAFU B, identifies three positions to fortify

Newly appointed Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba says he is impressed with the midfielders currently in camp ahead of the 2024 WAFU U-17 Zone B Tournament. The Golden Eaglets have been drawn in Gr...

Apr 19, 2024
2026 WCQ: Confirmed date and venue for matchday 3 fixture between Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana
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2026 WCQ: Confirmed date and venue for matchday 3 fixture between Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana

Through a statement on their official website, the Nigeria Football Federation have announced that the Super Eagles will face South Africa's Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier on ...

Apr 12, 2024
Meet Isabela Christina de Matos Uduezue: The Sao Paulo-born central defender eligible for Super Falcons
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Meet Isabela Christina de Matos Uduezue: The Sao Paulo-born central defender eligible for Super Falcons

The name Isa Matos might sound relatively unfamiliar to the average Nigerian football fan without a knack for the women's game in particular.  Isabela Christiana de Matos Uduezué wa...

Apr 11, 2024
'They looked scared taking penalty against me' - Nwabali makes bold claim about Bafana Bafana players 
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'They looked scared taking penalty against me' - Nwabali makes bold claim about Bafana Bafana players 

Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has fired shots at Bafana Bafana players, claiming they looked scared during their penalty shootout defeat to Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup o...

Apr 10, 2024