By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA’S football crisis did not begin with the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board. The resignation simply exposed how deep the problems have become. The 13-member board, headed by Ibrahim Gusau, left office 34 days before the expiration of its tenure. Stakeholders had repeatedly demanded changes as disputes, poor results […]
Super Eagles Congratulate Spain on World Cup Glory NIGERIA’S senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have congratulated Spain on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup while publicly declaring their determination to return to football’s biggest stage at the 2030 edition of the tournament. Shortly after Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra […]
Strong performances by emerging nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could undermine Nigeria’s recent gains in the global rankings despite the Super Eagles’ absence from the tournament. Nigeria Climbs Despite Missing the World Cup NIGERIA may not be among the participants at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the Super Eagles remain deeply connected […]
Nigeria, Jamaica Renew Rivalry in Unity Cup Final Super Eagles Target Back-to-Back Titles NIGERIA will face Jamaica in the final of the 2026 Unity Cup on Saturday at The Valley in South-East London, with both teams eager to end the tournament on a high and lift the prestigious trophy. The encounter rekindles a growing rivalry […]
Super Eagles’ 2–0 Win Over Zimbabwe Reveals Fresh Promise Under Éric Chelle NIGERIA’S Super Eagles delivered a solid 2–0 victory over Zimbabwe in the semi-final of the 2026 Unity Cup in London, a result that offered early insight into the evolving structure and direction of the team under head coach Éric Chelle. Beyond the score-line, […]
Nigeria Prepare New-Look Line-up for Zimbabwe Test DEFENDING Unity Cup champions, the Nigeria national football team, are expected to field a reshaped starting XI when they face Zimbabwe in Tuesday’s semi-final at The Valley in London. Head coach Eric Chelle has opted for a refreshed squad for the tournament, leaving out several established stars as […]
CAF Draw Signals Start of Qualification Race NIGERIA’S Super Eagles are poised to begin their journey toward the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as the Confederation of African Football prepares to conduct the official qualifying draw in Cairo, Egypt. The ceremony will determine Nigeria’s group-stage opponents, marking the formal kickoff of the qualification series for […]
Super Eagles Get ₦20 Million Each After AFCON Campaign NIGERIA’S senior national team players have each received about ₦20 million as their share of prize money earned from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco, according to reports. The payment follows the team’s strong run to the latter stages of the continental tournament. […]
Pay Delay Overshadows Friendly Results THE positive results recorded by Nigeria’s Super Eagles in recent friendlies have been overshadowed by a dispute over unpaid appearance fees. The team defeated Iran 2–1 and held Jordan to a 2–2 draw during a four-nation tournament staged in Antalya by the Jordan Football Association. However, attention has shifted from […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH & TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN PERSISTENT payment delays affecting the Super Eagles have prompted the National Assembly to propose removing the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) system. The move comes as lawmakers seek to ensure that bureaucratic bottlenecks do not disrupt Nigeria’s preparations for international football competitions. The […]