Nigeria’s midfielder #18 Raphael Onyedika celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with Nigeria’s forward #09 Victor Osimhen and Nigeria’s midfielder #10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group C football match between Uganda and Nigeria at Fes Stadium in Fes on December 30, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP) Raphael […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles suffer major blow as Chelle confirms knee, ankle injuries By Don Silas Super Eagles have suffered a major blow after head coach, Eric Chelle, disclosed that first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has both knee and ankle injuries. Chelle spoke to the media ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 AFCON final group stage fixture against […]
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition, change from current 2-year interval The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece, African football chief Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday. The […]
By Tom Jones Usen Nigeria Super Eagles on Thursday kept its dream of qualification for the 2026 World Cup to be held in the North American continent alive by defeating Lesotho 2-1. Eric Chelle fielded a strong side with the return of the Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen and Saudi Pro League, Al-Kholood defender, William Troost-Ekong. […]
Emma Smith BBC Sport journalist When the offer came in from Saudi Arabia, Ashleigh Plumptre’s first instinct was to say no. In 2023 the defender’s contract was coming to an end at childhood club Leicester City and she was looking for a new project, something to inspire her and where she would feel valued as […]
Here are six key steps Nigeria must take to secure their place at the FIFA World Cup: 1. Take Maximum Points from Lesotho and Benin Republic Winning the final two games is non-negotiable. Victories against Lesotho and, crucially, Benin Republic will put Nigeria in contention and ensure they do not leave their fate […]
Why players snub Nigeria for England – Former Chelsea forward, Eni Akuko, chose England over Super Falcons By Ifreke Inyang Former Chelsea forward, Eni Akuko, has explained why players who are eligible to represent Nigeria and England often prefer the latter. According to Aluko, Nigerian football lacks appeal. World-class footballers like Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise, […]
‘Na Lagos you dey, them fit thief your phone’ – Super Falcons player warns Echegini [VIDEO] By Don Silas Super Falcons player, Jennifer Echegini, recently received a warning from one of her team-mate not to open their bus window in Lagos. Echegini was warned that her phone could be stolen by the crowd surrounding their […]
Throwback Video: How I became known as Dodo Mayana – Peter Rufai A clip showing former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai explaining before his death how he became known as Dodo Mayana has gone viral. In an interview with The Popular Side, a podcast, Rufai said the word ‘Dodo’ from the nickname Dodo Mayana was […]
Super Falcons begin quest for 10th WAFCON title tomorrow By Jacob Ajom Nine-time champions Nigeria loom larger than any other participant as the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals begin in the Kingdom of Morocco. Winners of the inaugural edition that their country hosted in 1998, the Super Falcons also took home the […]
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