Nigeria’s Super Eagles have risen 14 ranks to 28th in the February FIFA rating, following their AFCON silver medal success. In the ranking chart released on the international football governing body’s website on Thursday, the squad received 1,522 points, compared to 1,474 points in December 2023. The Super Eagles’ upward momentum propelled them to third…
The Super Eagles officially lack a coach. Jose Peseiro signed a short-term contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) last year. The six-month contract ended with the conclusion of the AFCON. A significant stipulation in the deal required Peseiro to lead the squad to the AFCON semi-finals. The 63-year-old exceeded expectations by leading the Eagles…
Following Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations loss to Ivory Coast, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has urged fans to stop abusing teammate Alex Iwobi. Following the Super Eagles’ defeat against Ivory Coast, several supporters made derogatory comments about Iwobi’s performance in the game. Iwobi, who is currently a Premier League player for Fulham, admitted…
Former Nigeria international Peter Rufai has shared his opinion on Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following the end of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. However, Rufai was thrilled by Nwabali’s achievements in the AFCON and believes that the Super Eagles goalkeeping dilemma has been rectified to the delight of Nigerians. “In the commencement of…
Victor Osimhen is set to return to Napoli at the end of this week, following the completion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The hosts Cote d’Ivoire defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the competition’s final. According to Football Italia, the striker will return to Naples between this Friday and Saturday. It remains to be known if…
Emmanuel Amuneke, a former Nigeria international, has stated why Victor Osimhen did not play well at the recent 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON in Ivory Coast. Osimhen was among the players expected to win the Golden Boot in the 2023 AFCON. However, the Napoli star only scored once in the competition, as Nigeria fell…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the Super Eagles and members of Team Nigeria to the State House Council Chambers on February 13. During the reception, President Tinubu conferred the Member of the Order of Niger (MON) title upon them and generously bestowed houses and lands in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). As a token of…
Controversial Yul Edochie, a Nollywood actor turned preacher, has finally responded to criticism of his bogus prophecy regarding the AFCON 2023 final. Yul had predicted that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will overcome Ivory Coast in the final. In an Instagram post, he wrote, “Today’s game will not feature a penalty shootout. Nigeria will easily overcome Ivory…
Nwabali, who would have won the title with a clean sheet against Ivory Coast in the final on Sunday, was denied after conceding two goals. The Nigerian shot stopper feels his South African opponent was a deserving recipient of the Golden Glove. Williams, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns, was named Best Goalkeeper after helping South…
During an interview with the Minister of Sports Development, Iwobi stated that he had removed himself from social media following yesterday’s game. The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, recently spoke with Super Eagles player Alex Iwobi about cyberbullying directed at the Fulham star. Diana-Mary Tiku Nsan, Enoh’s media aide, confirmed this…